Chuo Ward
Kobe
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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.
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.
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.
Kobe International Exhibition Hall
Learn about the events happening at Kobe International Exhibition Hall during your trip to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Everything was top notch
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Room was clean and comfortable. Location was excellent.
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Perfect for a couple of nights stay.
Reviewed on 16 January 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Self-check in/out. Free amenities. Walkable to to Dotonbori and the stations.
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Nice hotel with great views and close to subway
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very clean and in great location near shopping/restaurant/transportation.
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
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, Sannomiya 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, 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.
Chuo Ward
- Kobe Harborland
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Meriken Park
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Kobe Convention Center
- Ikuta Shrine
- Shin-Kobe Ropeway
- Kobe City Hall
- Kawasaki Good Times World
- Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
- Sannomiya Shrine
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Harborland Park
- Kobe City Museum
- Kitano Ijinkan Street
- Higashi Yuenchi Park
- Kobe Mosque
- Kobe Culture Hall
- átoa Aquarium
- Space 11 Darvish Museum
- World Memorial Hall
- Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
- Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
- Nunobiki Falls
- Minatogawa Shrine
- Kobe Eiko Church
- UCC Coffee Museum
- Suwayama Park
