Sannomiya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sannomiya
Popular places to visit
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.
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Activities
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe: 100% Personalized Tour with Local Student Guide
Private Calligraphy Experience near Arima Onsen, Kobe.
Kobe Food Tour: 10+dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included
Our pick of the best Sannomiya Hotel Deals
Hotel Monterey KOBE
It was wonderful all around.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Awesome staying!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
I really liked my room and the location was very convenient.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
Namba Oriental Hotel
Hotel was good, met my needs for a 3 night stay
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Best hotel on my trip to Japan I would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Osaka near dontonbori
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sannomiya
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 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.
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.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Motomachi Shopping Street, 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.
