Kobe City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kobe City Centre
Popular places to visit
Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Kobe Tower
See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.
Kobe City Hall
Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.
Ikuta Shrine
Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.
Kawasaki Good Times World
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Activities
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"
Our pick of the best Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Sannomiya
Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
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