Iwaoka Travel Guide

Kobe

Things to do

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

£101
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
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
Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

£8
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

£32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch
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Top hotels in Iwaoka

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £62 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£62
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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. ...
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £41 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£41
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (601 reviews)
"Bon emplacement, chambre typique et très confortable. Excellent service."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4 out of 5
4-2-1 Kanocho Kobe Hyogo
Fully refundable
The price is £72 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£72
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice location walking distance to alot easy to get taxi near station room small but okbshower was awesome overall great deal."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

4 out of 5
1-2-2 Sannomiyacho, Chuo Ward Kobe Hyogo
The price is £86 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£86
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
"Excellent location. Clean rooms and good facilities. Very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £68 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£68
3 Nov - 4 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location, nice room, good breakfast, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

3 out of 5
353 Ekimaecho Himeji Hyogo
The price is £46 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£46
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Himeji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Tout était parfait de l’accueil au départ."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji
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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 traditional Japanese torii gate in an urban setting.

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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