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.
Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Great place to stay
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Very clean. No problems at all. 1 tiny thing, no lotion so bring your own
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Pretty good! Pros: Nice Location. Good Area. Public Bath was nice. The Bed Was Good! Cons: Pillows were awful. Elevator stops at 2nd floor every time. Cleaning done even with no sign on the door.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Brackets hotel gave us a spacious room with a great view. Staff were helpful as well. Really nice to have laundry on site for a reasonable price.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
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.
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.
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.
