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 traditional Japanese gate with red pillars and a black roof.

Ikuta Shrine

9.0/10 (20 reviews)
Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.
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Things to do

Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

£6
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

£82
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

£50
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

£135
per adult
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
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
Kobe: Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower

Kobe: Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower

£73
per adult
Kobe: Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower
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Top hotels in Sannomiya

Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £52 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£52
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
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 £45 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£45
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
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 £83 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£83
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £57 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£57
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,820 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is £21 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£21
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
The price is £122 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£122
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,982 reviews)
"helpful staff and properly managed"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
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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 Ikuta 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 Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, 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 Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

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