Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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 Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Meriken Park
Meriken Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Kobe Tower
You can find out about the history of Kobe with a stop at Kobe Tower. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
The room is hot and room temperature control did not work or maybe is a centralise heater, and without air condition.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Gorgeous property located in cruise port.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Well located Automatic check in and out; so it runs smoothly.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Our stay started out a bit bumpy. We reserved a high floor room with two beds. High floor rooms were more expensive, and it seemed to be a nicer room. When we got to our room, we were disappointed! It was in pretty bad shape and extremely small. We went down to recrption and voiced our concern. We ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Love the hotel everything was clean. Check-in was easy, staff was wonderful, very helpful and the area was close to all the tourist hot spots.Breakfast buffet was great.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.
Sannomiya
Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
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.
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.
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.
