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.
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.
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.
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
Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals!
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Our pick of the best Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great location we would definitely recommend staying there
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Cleaan
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room is VERY small but that is true in general for all hotels in Japan. Very clean, quiet and friendly staff. Even for Japanese hotels (I’ve stayed at a few at this point) they were extra small which is why it’s 4/5 Not a whole lot to do in the immediate area, and not close to tourist stuff but it ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
room was a bit tight
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Hotel location is awesome
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
We did bot had breakfast there. The a/c work perfectly. The lady at reception was exceptional. Yes it look old, but we had a great experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 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.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
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.
Kobe City Centre Travel Guide
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