Iwaoka
Kobe
Visit Iwaoka
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Hiroshima: Miyajima and Hiroshima UNESCO Day Tour
Top hotels in Iwaoka
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel
"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit
"Would not do again. Dirty, vermin, the smell of smoke was overwhelming, breakfast was underwhelming. I sleep on floor futon so I can handle hard surfaces, but the beds were lumpy and cheap. Would do capsule instead. Not as close as you think to the station. Onsen was dirty."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
"Beautiful view and very good restaurant at the top floor. Our room had a massage chair!!!!"
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026
Where to stay in Iwaoka
Sannomiya
Spend some time visiting places like Ikuta Shrine while getting to know Sannomiya, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station to see more of the area.
Kobe City Centre
Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Ikuta Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.
Chuo Ward
Travelers choose Chuo Ward for its waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station and check out top sights like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden.
Hyogo
Get to know Hyogo and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around the city.
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.
