Iwaoka Travel Guide

Kobe

Things to do

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

£100
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

£10
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

£23
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

£51
per adult
Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring
Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

£9
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
UNESCO Kumano Kodo: Complete 3 Grand Shrines & Nachi Hike

UNESCO Kumano Kodo: Complete 3 Grand Shrines & Nachi Hike

£85
per adult
UNESCO Kumano Kodo: Complete 3 Grand Shrines & Nachi Hike
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Top hotels in Iwaoka

Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £40 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
£40
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (612 reviews)
"Bon emplacement, chambre typique et très confortable. Excellent service."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £56 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
£56
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,310 reviews)
"ポートピアホテルは機会が有れば宿泊したいと思っていました。 スタッフ対応ローケーションは最高でした ただ気になったのがもう少しアップデートと バスタブの排水口の錆びシンクのまわりに カビの様なものが目につきました。 でもまた宿泊したいと思います ありがとうございました。"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £73 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
£73
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (1,109 reviews)
"The Internet was weak. The welcome drink could be better (coffee machine was broken; more choices of drink would be nice)."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £64 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£64
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"今回の滞在はとても満足のいくものでした。快適に過ごすことができ、神戸旅行の素敵な思い出になりました。また神戸を訪れる際には、ぜひ利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

3 out of 5
2-2-28 Nakayamate-dori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £49 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£49
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Hotel Okura Kobe

Hotel Okura Kobe

4 out of 5
2-1 Hatoba-cho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £93 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
£93
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this golf hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Okura Kobe
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Where to stay in Iwaoka

Find the best Iwaoka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

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 Kobe City Museum.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage, a stone wall on one side, and a bamboo fence on the other.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

A city skyline with illuminated buildings, a tall tower, and a waterfront.

Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Minatogawa Koen Station or Shinkaichi Station to get around.

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