Sannomiya Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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.
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima
Top hotels in Sannomiya
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Excellent service and facilities. Everything is great.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Very good
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Bath water not hot.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The hotel was fine, however the different lifts to get to different floors was a little annoying. Breakfast was standard and nothing really stood out. Selection for vegetarians was limited. Room was of a good sign, but limited on room etc's like bottled water, or bath salts. Any other items where ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect. Everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
It’s a great hotel in a fabulous area. There are literally hundreds of restaurants and nightlife walking distance from the hotel. This area is very popular for going out at night for locals that aren’t the 20 something crowd
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sannomiya
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.
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.
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.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
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.
