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 Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Kobe Portopia Hotel
"I like the wide lobby that has plenty of seats for guests. There is a familymart in the hotel to get supper bites and personal care items that you may need. And not forgeting the generously discounted car park rate 1000yen per night."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Location was good, just 1 minute from OCAT station. Staffs were very nice. Rooms were a little small but very clean and organized. My family enjoyed time in there😊"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"The room was clean, but there wasn’t a lot of room to put our luggage. It was a bit difficult to find coming out of Umeda Station, but it was very convenient once we got our bearings. There are many dining and shopping options nearby. It was nice to have many laundry machines, and you didn’t need ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
RakutenSTAY×Shamaison Osaka Dekijima Station
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"It was an entire apartment just for us, we felt so welcome, the apartment had everything even a laundry machine."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
"It was incredibly nice inside and most of the workers also could speak English!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
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.
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.
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.
Kobe University
Enjoy the student vibe at Kobe University as part of your travels around Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Other places like Kobe
- Arima Onsen
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kobe Harborland
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets®
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Takarazuka Revue Theater Troupe
- Noevir Stadium Kobe
- Kobe Convention Center
- Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens
- Sumaura Park
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Hanshin Racecourse
- Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm
- Rokkosan Ski Area
- Dekapathos
- Rokko Garden Terrace
- Ashiya Beach
- Suma Beach
- Miki Horseland Park
