Kobe City Centre Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Kobe City Centre
Popular places to visit
Kobe Harborland
During your visit to Kobe, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kobe Harborland. 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 City Hall
After visiting Kobe City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
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 Kobe City Centre
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Gorgeous property located in cruise port.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Convenient for accessing to train and subway stations. Bunch of shops and restaurants around the hotel. Free coffee at the lobby.
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
Clean room. Food street with many restaurants is one floor below hotel only. Very convenient. However Amenities have been cut to minimum. Don’t even give bottled drinking water which is standard for 4-star hotels. Expect guests to fill up at water point near vending machines which is ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Did not do the breakfast. Too expensive. Location was excellent. Train station literally below the hotel with lots of shops and food choices. The reason I didnt give an excellent rating was the super hard bed.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Good location, great views from room Excellent choice in breakfast buffet though did get a bit crowded
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre
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.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
