Chuo Ward
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
Meriken Park
Meriken Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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 Tower
You can find out about the history of Kobe with a visit to Kobe Tower. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Kobe Animal Kingdom during your trip to Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can do some window-shopping at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Ikuta Shrine
Find out about the history of Kobe when you take a trip to Ikuta Shrine. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 15 August 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 10 August 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 15 August 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on 16 August 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 August 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 13 August 2025
Other neighborhoods 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 Space 11 Darvish Museum.
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.
Kobe City Centre
Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Ikuta Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
- Kobe Harborland
- Meriken Park
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Kobe Convention Center
- Ikuta Shrine
- Kobe City Hall
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Shin-Kobe Ropeway
- Kobe Culture Hall
- Kawasaki Good Times World
- Kitano Ijinkan Street
- Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
- átoa Aquarium
- Kobe Mosque
- Sannomiya Shrine
- Harborland Park
- Nunobiki Falls
- Space 11 Darvish Museum
- Kobe Maritime Museum
- Minatogawa Shrine
- Jewish Community of Kansai
- Higashi Yuenchi Park
- Kobe City Museum
- Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
- World Memorial Hall
- Nankinmachi Square
- Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum