Sannomiya Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 relaxing area.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Top hotels in Sannomiya
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
The bathtub make werid sound when move around.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Excellent stay at APA. Rooms are quite small but good. Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Situated very close to Namba station and Dotonbori.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
The rooms were incredibly bad. Bed was incredibly uncomfortable and the pillows were awful.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The location is 5 stars. Covered walkway to Osaka Train Station, easy for travellers with luggages. In a building where Uniqlo and host of products resides. Lots of food option within the same building. Pokemon store at Dimaru which is 5 mins covered walkway walking distance.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Beautiful property. Breakfast was decent. Check in staff was little cold.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Everything was exceptional. Clean room, variety of food was delicious.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sannomiya
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 Sannomiya Shrine.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
