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.
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.
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
Things to do
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
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
Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima
Top hotels in Kobe City Centre
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Where do I start? Everything was great and will be booking again on our next trip to Japan! Looooved the onsen and breakfast buffet and most especially the proximity to the bus terminal! What an amazing experience for a solo female traveler like me! Arigato gozaimasu🇯🇵🙏
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Yes, The room and the staff were great.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The staff are very polite. Since we have an extra voucher left for breakfast we cannot use it for our last day because we have an early flight they book us for lunch instead. I was a bit sad about the amenities at first like the cotton/swab etc bec it was not on the amenities area but you need to ...
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
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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.
