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.
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.
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.
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.
Kawasaki Good Times World
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Kobe City Centre
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Beautiful hotel. Walkable to everything. Pretty much connect to OCAT for bus rides to/from KIX Airport. Dotonburi an easy 7 minute, nice walk.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great stay close to Osaka Station. Rooms were small (but normal for the area), amenities were great, easy to walk to the station or subway. Breakfast was awesome - lots of options. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Everything was good overall.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great location, great rooms, nice Onsen, good staff - the only thing they get wrong is the cafe (coffee) isn't open at 7/8am - it only opens at 9am but closes at 8pm (when no one is having coffee & it's empty).
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Staffs were great
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Room space was good but recommendation is to separate bathroom. shower, and washing areas. Very inconvenient if 3 adults are in the room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
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.
