Sannomiya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red torii gate, stone steps, and a lion statue.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a mountain range in the background.
A Louis Vuitton store with a large billboard advertising handbags.
A busy urban intersection with modern buildings, including a large glass-fronted structure labeled "OIOI".

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A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

Ikuta Shrine

9.0/10 (20 reviews)
Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.
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Activities

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

NZ$122
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

NZ$200
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe: Explore Every Bit of Nunobiki Herb Garden in 90 mins

Kobe: Explore Every Bit of Nunobiki Herb Garden in 90 mins

NZ$226
per adult
Kobe: Explore Every Bit of Nunobiki Herb Garden in 90 mins
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

NZ$167
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Kobe: Guided Tour of Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden

Kobe: Guided Tour of Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden

NZ$330
per adult
Kobe: Guided Tour of Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden
Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included

Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included

NZ$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included
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Our pick of the best Sannomiya Hotel Deals

Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$128 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$128
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

3 out of 5
2-2-28 Nakayamate-dori Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$96 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$96
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$106 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$106
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,292 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel and the resteraunt club 17 has some delicious food However i was disapointed that the pool was closed because based on the expedia advertisment that was not made clear. I would recommend the hotel make that clear in the listings because once you book a room for an entire week ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$116 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$116
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews)
"Nothing about this property was good the air conditioning didn’t work it was hot and humid. The rooms are poorly designed. Breakfast was okay not very good choice for those that don’t eat the Japanese style dishes were not labeled and the servers didn’t now what the dishes were. No body spoke English. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$244 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$244
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$294 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$294
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,313 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
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Our guide on where to stay in Sannomiya

Find the best Sannomiya areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

Kobe City Centre

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Kobe City Museum.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Open Photo by 663highland

Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage, a stone wall on one side, and a bamboo fence on the other.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

A city skyline with illuminated buildings, a tall tower, and a waterfront.

Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Minatogawa Koen Station or Shinkaichi Station to get around.

A traditional Japanese sake brewery interior with wooden barrels, a large wooden barrel in the center, and a sign with information in Japanese.

Higashinada

Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

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