Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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 Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Things to do
Kobe City Best with a local - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Kobe: Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower
Kobe: 1-Day Guided Tour - Enjoy Kobe to the fullest
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Kobe Portopia Hotel
This was the worst hotel stay I have ever experienced in Japan. 1. The hotel struggled to find my reservation and made the check-in process far more difficult than necessary. 2. I was charged an additional 5% credit card fee because of a clerical error by hotel staff (which management refused to ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Stellar overall experience
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Quiet rooms. Close to so many shops,restaurants and excursions. Gorgeous lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Excellent experience and very good hotel
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very convenient location, clean room and very quite during the night.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Big buffet for breakfast…..lots of choices. Hotel is near foodie district - Dotonburi.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
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.
Sannomiya
Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
Kobe City Centre
Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
