Title: Kita Ward Travel Guide: Best of Kita Ward, Kobe Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kita Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Kita-Ward-Kobe-Hotels.0-n553248635974899546-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kita Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kita-Ward.d553248635974899546.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kita Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kita-Ward.d553248635974899546.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kita Ward Travel Guide ## Kobe ![Kita Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477634-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kita Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477633-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kita Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477635-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kita Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477632-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kita Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477699-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kita Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kobe travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Arima Onsen](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477870-Arima-Hot-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arima Onsen Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arima-Onsen-Kita-Ward.d6128418.Attraction) ![Mount Rokko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7e742470ae109c2e2f72e4c01f8b5adc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Rokko Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rokko-Kobe.d6246650.Attraction) #### Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets® You can do some window-shopping at Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets® during your visit to Kobe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Sanda-Premium-Outlets-Kita-Ward.d553248635997933762.Attraction) #### Fruit Flower Park Bring the children to Fruit Flower Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kobe. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fruit-Flower-Park-Kita-Ward.d6102772.Attraction) #### Kin no yu Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kin no yu during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kin-No-Yu-Kita-Ward.d553248621563235506.Attraction) #### Zuihoji Park Zuihoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zuihoji-Park-Kita-Ward.d553248621562272962.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Volleyball in Osaka & Kyoto with locals!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144366/aaffce70-94ec-4e8c-98ff-063aca2ab2a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals! £5 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volleyball-in-osaka.a48144366.activity-details) ![Kobe Cup Noodle DIY Arima Onsen Mt Rokko and more from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51069102/b9e6442e-274b-41e4-bbc9-35326e5ad42e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe Cup Noodle DIY, Arima Onsen, Mt Rokko and more from Osaka £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobe-cup-noodle-diy.a51069102.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 £133 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 £120 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) ![Kobe : Private Custom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47526677/c5ad5e57-0831-4d7a-a7b9-908a2e5902c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible) £92 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobe-private-custom-tour-excursion-to-osaka-kyoto-possible.a47526677.activity-details) [See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kita Ward ![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 £54 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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! (3,450 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Walkable to everything. Pretty much connect to OCAT for bus rides to/from KIX Airport. Dotonburi an easy 7 minute, nice walk. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899546) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/f5fcb13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £80 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,733 reviews) It is right above a metro/subway and big grocery stores. 15 minutes walk from Osaka train station. 30 minutes walk to Dotonbori. 45 minutes to Osaka castle. Friendly and helpful staff. Room size is big with high end bathroom products. Will stay here again. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899546) ![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 £59 20 Jan - 21 Jan 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! (2,147 reviews) Great stay close to Osaka Station. Rooms were small (but normal for the area), amenities were great, easy to walk to the station or subway. Breakfast was awesome - lots of options. I would stay again. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899546) ![BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117655000/117654930/9e3d94bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi 4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka £29 18 Jan - 19 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (361 reviews) Great staff, clean room, great view! Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=117654930&PinnedHotelID=117654930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899546) ![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 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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! (2,288 reviews) Everything was good overall. Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899546) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/48700af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £122 3 Feb - 4 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews) Great location, great rooms, nice Onsen, good staff - the only thing they get wrong is the cafe (coffee) isn't open at 7/8am - it only opens at 9am but closes at 8pm (when no one is having coffee & it's empty). Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899546) [See all 4,563 properties in Kita Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635974899546) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kita Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899546&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899546&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899546&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899546&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899546&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899546&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477634-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Arimacho.dx553248635493159266) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477631-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nada Ward While visiting Nada Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kobe Ōji Zoo and Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Nada-Ward.dx553248635975438408) ![Kobe featuring a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69671-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635939578951) ![Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69899-Kitano-Cho.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kitano.dx6347501) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/d81758c222797a5c45e64dbe6f5dfbb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52863355) by [studio IRONY](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4315872?with_photo_id=33603158) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Mikagechō While Mikagechō may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kobe Ōji Zoo and Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Mikagecho.dx553248635975856836) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477961-Sannomiya-Nei.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) --- --- - [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) # Kita 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app