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.
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.
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.
Sannomiya Shrine
Learn about the local history of Kobe when you take a trip to Sannomiya Shrine. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Kobe Bus Tour with Scenic Views & Gardens(Hotel pickup available)
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Kobe City Centre
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Super clean and comfortable with all amenities needed in short walking distance.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was spotless and great staff
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Extremely convenient, close to train station and shopping mall
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Our family recently enjoyed a six-night stay in one of your family rooms, and we had a truly excellent experience.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Very good hotel and excellent location to all the fun in Osaka.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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
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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
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.
