Title: Chuo Ward Travel Guide: Best of Chuo Ward, Kobe Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chuo Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Chuo-Ward-Kobe-Hotels.0-n553248635939578951-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Chuo Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chuo-Ward.d553248635939578951.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chuo Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chuo-Ward.d553248635939578951.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chuo Ward Travel Guide ## Kobe ![Kobe_Chuoku_553248635939578951_003](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/a71b9c51-a562-42dc-8921-02c47f344283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kobe_Chuoku_553248635939578951_003](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/a71b9c51-a562-42dc-8921-02c47f344283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kobe_Chuoku_553248635939578951_005](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/72e44573-320b-48a0-9f88-d03fc7ca71c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![a Kobe Port view from Po-ai Shiosai Park in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/2869718c-3f3b-4530-ba2a-51adf2fa1122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/2869718c-3f3b-4530-ba2a-51adf2fa1122.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![KOBE Biennale 2011 at Po-ai Shiosai Park in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/743021d7-4bdb-4980-9923-886268f25e26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/743021d7-4bdb-4980-9923-886268f25e26.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ## Visit Chuo Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kobe travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Port of Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246742/37b5ea09-5090-4623-ad21-af314a78c4ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Kobe-Chuo-Ward.d6246742.Attraction) ![Big Ferris Wheel and Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall located at Kobe port, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771454/56f4d518-887b-4ad7-a23c-8be836c94cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Anpanman-Childrens-Museum-Mall-Kobe.d553248621532771454.Attraction) ![Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102786/a1f4ee75-4694-4b5e-8f6c-8e4dd953e5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Tower-Kobe-City-Centre.d6102786.Attraction) ![Meriken Park which includes a garden, a city and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102792/ad18549b-6380-4a72-ae2a-b34543d6b86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Meriken Park This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meriken-Park-Kobe.d6102792.Attraction) ![feeding a sheep at Kobe animal kingdom; Shutterstock ID 699782764; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771453/18cef0b9-d685-408c-9975-5a8c1269d0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Animal-Kingdom-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532771453.Attraction) ![Motomachi Shopping Street which includes street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347694/f36d5ffd-ec53-408f-8834-327365575ff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Motomachi-Shopping-Street-Kobe.d6347694.Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Hands On Pottery Workshop in Arima Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50011910/dc5f8e18-d8af-409d-aa38-1aa0c1a0c929.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hands On Pottery Workshop in Arima Onsen £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hands-on-pottery-workshop-in-arima-onsen.a50011910.activity-details) ![Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090554/c7b5147a-15cb-4e2c-9a2c-9fbab12d3838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima £131 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobe-nature-tour-exploring-rokko-and-arima.a50090554.activity-details) ![Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48868742/7e77d0b1-09f1-4e61-8ba0-698597d7ab66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen £119 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobes-harmony-mountains.a48868742.activity-details) ![Taiko Waterfall. The forests near Arima are well-known for their many waterfalls.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49595111/1dd43390-d94c-4ea7-8237-461bf84e9897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-historic-road-hike-in-the-healing-forest-of-arima.a49595111.activity-details) ![Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46262770/7a724ca2-36a6-42b3-829d-aefbd91fcce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host £138 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-experience-kobes-best-gems-with-a-local-host.a46262770.activity-details) [See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Chuo Ward ![ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209600/1209540/bf0ee05e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG 1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo £50 15 Feb - 16 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Staffs were super friendly and knowledgeable Giving excellent advices for where to tour around and how to get to places Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1209540&PinnedHotelID=1209540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578951) ![Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891100/891029/7daf676a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel 5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken £66 3 Mar - 4 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=891029&PinnedHotelID=891029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578951) ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £52 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,572 reviews) Very clean. No problems at all. 1 tiny thing, no lotion so bring your own Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578951) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £66 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,215 reviews) 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 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578951) ![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba 1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu £37 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,308 reviews) 5 star Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578951) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £92 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,351 reviews) The room was spacious for 1 person. Very satisfied with the helpful staff. Loved the bathroom and shower room. The blackout curtains helped with my sleep. The closet space was adequate. I was able to put in my clothes with little to no issue. Glad they had a humidifier for me to use. The laundry ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578951) [See all 4,622 properties in Chuo Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635939578951) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Shin-Kobe Ropeway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kitano.dx6347501) ![Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347483/b80ad61b-bf83-4490-a282-a00182426364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sannomiya 4.5/5(16 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Sannomiya.dx6347483) ![Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102786/a1f4ee75-4694-4b5e-8f6c-8e4dd953e5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kobe City Centre 5/5(21 area reviews) 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 Kobe City Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kobe-City-Centre.dx553248633981723930) ![Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/4c903f5a-785c-46b6-8699-503c17c2ff6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Nankin-Machi.dx6347503) ![.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10180/65a408c9-6a2c-4096-a5cc-c7054b44b06c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hatobacho If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hatobacho.dx553248635976382848) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Shinkaichi.dx6347693) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Chuo Ward Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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