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 culturally rich 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
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
Our pick of the best Sannomiya Hotel Deals
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Where do I start? Everything was great and will be booking again on our next trip to Japan! Looooved the onsen and breakfast buffet and most especially the proximity to the bus terminal! What an amazing experience for a solo female traveler like me! Arigato gozaimasu🇯🇵🙏
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Was only here for one night but the rooms are nice, new and sleek in design. Staff were also very professional and catering
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Food and close to hub
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 Higashi Yuenchi Park.
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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway, 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.
