Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Chuo Ward
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Kobe Portopia Hotel
The room was dirty, very obvious stains, and hair in obvious places. Was not thoroughly cleaned. Bathtub was dirty to the point I did not want to take a bath in it. The bed was clean though.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Breakfast is good. We have a nice stay.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
clean, easy transportation and shopping
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean room, Sauna with great view, but the staff is not nice compare the other hotels. And room is cold. I saw some review that the room is kind cold and it was.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, very convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Loved our stay in this hotel, very clean, has heaps of amenities, breakfast selection was great and the onsen with steam room is the best! The male one has a dry sauna which obviously we couldn't try :). Overall very happy and would definitely stay again in the future!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 Kobe City Museum.
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.
