Kobe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kobe
Where to stay in Kobe
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 Sannomiya Shrine.
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.
Hyogo
Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.
Arimacho
Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.
Higashinada
Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Everything was pretty self served. One downside every night usually there is a bit of a line up at the lobby to take the elevator back to the room. Also if you needed any type of luggage service in the morning better go early or else there is also a big lineup to get helped.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Staff and property excellent central to everywhere you want to go. Will stay here again next time I’m in Osaka!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Staff was able to hold luggage. Room was spacious. Slippers and Pj were provided. Check out was easy at the kiosk.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
RakutenSTAY×Shamaison Osaka Dekijima Station
The check in process was a bit confusing but everything else was great. Clean comfortable room and very close to the train station.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
A very comfortable condo style stay at the RISE Osaka Bayside. The suite is so modern and the check-in and check-out processes were a breeze. Their breakfast is also top notch, even their boxed breakfast for early goers/risers was very delicious! Highly recommend also if your stay in Osaka includes ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Other places like Kobe
- Arima Onsen
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kobe Harborland
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Rokkosan Ski Area
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets®
- Hanshin Racecourse
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Kobe Convention Center
- Noevir Stadium Kobe
- Takarazuka Revue Theater Troupe
- Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens
- Kobe Ōji Zoo
- Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm
- Sumaura Park
- Miki Horseland Park
- Rokko Garden Terrace
- Mount Maya
