Kobe City Centre
Visit Kobe City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
You can find out about the history of Kobe when you stop by Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port
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Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre
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, Meriken Park and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Sannomiya
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.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nunobiki Herb Park, 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.