Chuo Ward
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 visit to 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 live at Kobe Animal Kingdom during your trip to Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can do some window-shopping 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 take a trip to Ikuta Shrine. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
The staff were very friendly, the room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom was fine - a great shower - if a little bit dated. The location was absolutely perfect...steps from the shinkansen station and an easy walk to downtown.
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean room!
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very nice hotel, clean and has everything you need. Staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the room was quiet. The only complaint I have would be the shower water - it was not very warm and would sometimes switch from very hot to very cold if someone else was using water.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
I stayed three nights, and my experience was wonderful! I booked a room with a city view, and it was so pretty! The room was clean and roomier than some of the other hotels I booked while in Japan. I have no complaints :) Safe travels!
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
The room was spacious, the staff were amazing and provided excellent service and all that for a very reasonable price. The accommodation was only a 20 minute walk from Osaka Station. I highly recommend and will stay here again on my next trip to Osaka.
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Everything was good overall.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Other neighborhoods 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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
Sannomiya
Serving as Kobe's financial, commercial, and entertainment center, Sannomiya boasts the historic Sannomiya Shrine and is a major transportation hub with Kobe-Sannomiya Station connecting various railway systems.
Kobe City Centre
Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Sannomiya Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.
Nankin-machi
Kobe's Chinatown, Nankin-machi, offers a variety of Chinese and Japanese food options, with over a hundred restaurants and shops. Explore the Chinese temple, three archways, and zodiac pavilion, while enjoying easy access to Motomachi train station.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower 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.
Chuo Ward
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Harborland
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Meriken Park
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Kobe Convention Center
- Ikuta Shrine
- Kobe City Hall
- Kawasaki Good Times World
- Shin-Kobe Ropeway
- Sannomiya Shrine
- Kobe City Museum
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Harborland Park
- Higashi Yuenchi Park
- Kitano Ijinkan Street
- Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
- Kobe Mosque
- átoa Aquarium
- BE KOBE Monument
- Space 11 Darvish Museum
- World Memorial Hall
- Kobe Culture Hall
- Minatogawa Shrine
- Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
- Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
- Kobe Eiko Church
- Nankinmachi Square
- Shin-Kobe Trail
