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.
Kawasaki Good Times World
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Rooms are small but amenities inside were great. I would stay here again. Great access to Namba station.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
the hotel was convenient
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Good location, nice restaurant and breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
It was a great stay, the room seems very clean
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The room was clean and the staff were polite and helpful. The breakfast buffet exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Kobe City Centre
Nankin-machi
Kobe's Chinatown, Nankin-machi, offers a variety of Chinese and Japanese food options, with over a hundred restaurants and shops. Explore the Chinese temple, three archways, and zodiac pavilion, while enjoying easy access to Motomachi train station.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
Sannomiya
Serving as Kobe's financial, commercial, and entertainment center, Sannomiya boasts the historic Sannomiya Shrine and is a major transportation hub with Kobe-Sannomiya Station connecting various railway systems.
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.
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 Ikuta Shrine.
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.
