Title: Kobe City Centre Travel Guide: Best of Kobe City Centre, Kobe Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kobe City Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-City-Centre-Kobe-Hotels.0-n553248633981723930-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kobe City Centre Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kobe-City-Centre.d553248633981723930.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kobe City Centre Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-City-Centre.d553248633981723930.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kobe City Centre Travel Guide ## Kobe ![Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69675-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kobe City Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/478000/478146-Kobe-Harborland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kobe City Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477697-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kobe City Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69887-Meriken-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kobe City Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477629-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kobe City Centre Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kobe travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kobe Harborland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/478000/478148-Kobe-Harborland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe Harborland A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Harborland-Kobe-City-Centre.d553248621562273063.Attraction) ![Meriken Park which includes a garden, a city and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69681-Kobe-And-Vicinity.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) ![Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69675-Kobe-And-Vicinity.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) ![Ikuta Shrine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/478000/478083-Ikuta-Shrine-Kobe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ikuta Shrine Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ikuta-Shrine-Kobe.d553248621532771478.Attraction) ![Kobe City Hall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477636-Hyogo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe City Hall Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-City-Hall-Kobe.d553248621532771473.Attraction) ![Kawasaki Good Times World](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/478000/478060-Kawasaki-Good-Times-World.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kawasaki Good Times World You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawasaki-Good-Times-World-Kobe.d553248621532771458.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 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) ![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 £38 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hands-on-pottery-workshop-in-arima-onsen.a50011910.activity-details) [See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kobe City Centre ![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 6 Jan - 7 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! (3,398 reviews) Rooms were clean, the view from the city was beautiful. Close to shopping center Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) ![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 £50 12 Jan - 13 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! (2,109 reviews) Long wait for elevator, everything else is great. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) ![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 £31 6 Jan - 7 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! (343 reviews) Room is VERY small but that is true in general for all hotels in Japan. Very clean, quiet and friendly staff. Even for Japanese hotels (I’ve stayed at a few at this point) they were extra small which is why it’s 4/5 Not a whole lot to do in the immediate area, and not close to tourist stuff but it ... Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=117654930&PinnedHotelID=117654930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) ![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 £88 7 Jan - 8 Jan 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! (1,690 reviews) Clean, spacious room, central to everything we wanted to see in Osaka Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) ![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 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! (2,275 reviews) We did bot had breakfast there. The a/c work perfectly. The lady at reception was exceptional. Yes it look old, but we had a great experience Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) ![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 £117 13 Jan - 14 Jan 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! (1,297 reviews) Nil all good Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F01%2F2026&endDate=14%2F01%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981723930) [See all 4,100 properties in Kobe City Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248633981723930) 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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Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Nankin-Machi.dx6347503) ![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) ![Kobe Tower showing a sunset, skyline and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69674-Kobe-And-Vicinity.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) ![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 Kitano Ijinkan Street or Shin-Kobe Ropeway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kitano.dx6347501) ![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) ![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) # Kobe City Centre 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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