Kobe City Centre
Kobe
Visit Kobe City Centre
Popular places to visit
Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
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 City Hall
Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.
Ikuta Shrine
Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.
Sannomiya Shrine
Learn about the local history of Kobe when you spend time at Sannomiya Shrine. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Personalized Kobe Tour with Local Student Guide
Top hotels in Kobe City Centre
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Converting location : Bus or JR to Kansas airport
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was wonderful, & spotless. The beds are very comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very happy with location and others. Very convenient. Just across Airport limousine bus. But Very unhappy with wifi,completely down for one night and down for a while on another.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Immaculate room and expert room cleaning, great amenities, and a fantastic experience overall! The hotel staff is professional and exceptionally helpful with any questions I had. Overall this hotel made my stay in Osaka as wonderful as possible thank you!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Awesome hotel with the best price
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Staff helpful
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kitano Ijinkan Street, 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.
