Chuo Ward
Kobe
Visit Chuo Ward
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.
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
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Kobe Tower
See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Things to do
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Kobe: 1-Day Guided Tour - Enjoy Kobe to the fullest
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
From Osaka 10 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Kobe
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Thank you for the service!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
It’s quite old hotel but clean and room space is begged than newer hotels
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Room is clean. The issue is with the checking process. The staff did not offer any information about the property. There is a shuttle bus available but the staff has ever given us any information. The staff has no facial expression and seems unhappy in everything.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Very small and bugs in our rooms
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Good location for trains- amenities minimal and no hang out spaces in lobby- room were small and dated - convenient location to Doronburi and the train access though which was enough for us
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very convenient. Restaurants are located in the same building. Stores like uniglo gu n daiso are also in the same building. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Space 11 Darvish Museum.
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.
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.
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.
