Iwaoka
Kobe
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

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.
Things to do

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour

Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port

Learn&eat traditional Japanese cuisine and sake at Izakaya
Top hotels in Iwaoka

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Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka

Nishi
If you're spending time in Nishi, check out sights like Akashi Park or Glycopia Kobe and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seishinchuo Station or Seishinminami Station.

Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Sumaura Park are top sights worth seeing.

Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium or Kobe Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.

Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.
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.

Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Culture Hall and Harborland Park.