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 traditional Japanese gate with red pillars and a black roof.

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$116
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

NZ$190
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

NZ$311
per adult
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
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$103
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
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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$120 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$120
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
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$104 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$104
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (4,618 reviews)
"When busy hours, the lift has to be waiting too long time. The bath room is too busy. Overall is good but the facilities can’t support full house occupancy. The location is near to JR station but not metro station. How to walk around 10 mins to Namba shopping area."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$190 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$190
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE 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$56 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$56
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (851 reviews)
"Location was so great! Convenient to Ebi Bridge and Shinsaibashi. But the property (room we stayed at) was a little dirty. The ac unit hangs on the ceiling but the dusts are stuck in vents and it’s so noticeable. Staffs were helpful. They came in to take the trash away everyday which was ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$130 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$130
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,834 reviews)
"I arrived before check in and the hotel stored my luggage for me so I could go to a baseball game. The reception area was very clean and relaxing. The hotel staff were very professional and accommodating. My room was very spacious and comfortable compared to other big city hotels. The hotel itself ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere 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$274 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$274
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
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 Ikuta 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 Kin no yu, 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 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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