Sannomiya Travel Guide

Kobe

A Louis Vuitton store with a large billboard advertising handbags.
A busy urban intersection with modern buildings, including a large glass-fronted structure labeled "OIOI".
A modern shopping area with glass storefronts, wooden benches, and a pedestrian walkway.
A busy urban street with pedestrians crossing, cars, and a green bus.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

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A cityscape with modern buildings, a busy street, and a mountain range in the background.

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.
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Things to do

Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

£17
per adult
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

£134
per adult
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

£84
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Private Tour in the Largest Sake Brewery in Japan

Private Tour in the Largest Sake Brewery in Japan

£56
per adult
Private Tour in the Largest Sake Brewery in Japan
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

£41
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

£99
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
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Top hotels in Sannomiya

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

3 out of 5
2-2-28 Nakayamate-dori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £42 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£42
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location to explore Kobe and easy to get to Osaka. The hotel has some great adjoining rooms for larger families. Rooms were clean and comfy. Friendly staff too."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £47 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£47
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £46 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£46
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,392 reviews)
"You check in yourself, you really don’t deal with staff unless you need something..the rooms were clean and had the amenities needed, except iron which you need to check out at front desk. They provide razors, soaps, toothbrush, etc…the beds and pillows were comfy…location close to station and close ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is £80 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£80
5 Jul - 6 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,660 reviews)
"Excellent clean hotel with helpful staff. Breakfast was amazing as well. Location is great - convenient to shopping, a variety of food and train."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £54 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£54
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,238 reviews)
"this hotel rated four stars but I do not believe this is the correct rating facility is old. we had two room on 27th floor. One of them is 2724. The bathroom smell bad like sewage. ☹️"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £23 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£23
2 Jul - 3 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (819 reviews)
"Good location and facilities"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
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Where to stay in Sannomiya

Find the best Sannomiya areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Sannomiya Shrine.

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 Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A historic building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and a paved area.
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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 Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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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 sake brewery interior with wooden barrels, a large wooden barrel in the center, and a sign with information in Japanese.

Higashinada

Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Dekapathos and Port of Kobe, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

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