Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Ikuta Shrine
Find out about the history of Kobe when you spend time at Ikuta Shrine. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World 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.
- Kobe Harborland
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Kobe Convention Center
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Shin-Kobe Ropeway
- Kobe Culture Hall
- Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
- átoa Aquarium
- Nunobiki Falls
- Jewish Community of Kansai
- Higashi Yuenchi Park
- Kobe City Museum
- Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
- World Memorial Hall
- Nankinmachi Square