Sannomiya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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".
A modern shopping area with glass storefronts, wooden benches, and a pedestrian walkway.
A busy urban street with pedestrians crossing, cars, and a green bus.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Sannomiya attractions

A cityscape with modern buildings, a busy street, and a mountain range in the background.

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.
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Activities

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Personalized Kobe Tour with Local Student Guide

Kobe: 100% Personalized Tour with Local Student Guide

NZ$101
per adult
Kobe: 100% Personalized Tour with Local Student Guide
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

NZ$104
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

NZ$192
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

NZ$94
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

NZ$307
per adult
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
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Our pick of the best Sannomiya Hotel Deals

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$93 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$93
21 July - 22 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely hotel! Was only there a day, but definitely enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$119 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$119
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
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$105 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$105
3 July - 4 July
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,413 reviews)
"Good choice for affordable hotel with public onsen, close to Dotonbori, great city view on top 40th floor."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$195 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$195
31 July - 1 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,650 reviews)
"Close to trains, malls, and access to the food hall"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$146 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$146
16 July - 17 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,247 reviews)
"good location and convience to go most attration place."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$60 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$60
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (821 reviews)
"Good location and facilities"

Reviewed on 8 June 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
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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 Sannomiya Shrine.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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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.

A historic building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and a paved area.
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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 Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Tsuzumiga Falls, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

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 Dekapathos and Port of Kobe, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

Sannomiya Travel Guide

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