Kobe

Travel Guide

Kobe Harborland featuring a bay or harbor, modern architecture and night scenes
Nunobiki Herb Park featuring a bay or harbor, landscape views and a city
Arima Hot Springs showing street scenes
Kobe showing a city and street scenes
Kobe showing street scenes and signage as well as a couple

Where to stay in Kobe

Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes

Sannomiya

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

Serving as Kobe's financial, commercial, and entertainment center, Sannomiya boasts the historic Sannomiya Shrine and is a major transportation hub with Kobe-Sannomiya Station connecting various railway systems.

Sannomiya
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe City Centre

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Ikuta Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.

Kobe City Centre

Hyogo

4/5(1 area review)

Discover the impressive Hyogo Daibutsu at Nōfuku-ji temple and explore Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine, both easily accessible from Hyogo Station. Shop at Kobe City Central Wholesale Market and Aeon mall for a diverse experience.

Hyogo
Kobe showing a city and street scenes

Chuo Ward

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers choose Chuo Ward for its waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station and check out top sights like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden.

Chuo Ward
Arima Hot Springs showing a small town or village

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.

Arimacho
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum featuring a garden and flowers

Higashinada

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Higashinada is well-liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Mount Rokko and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around.

Higashinada
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
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
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
4 out of 5
3-chome-1-14 Motomachi, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Nipponbashi and Dotonbori are located nearby.
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
Eslead Hotel  Namba Daikokucho
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
4 out of 5
2-4-19, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Nipponbashi and Tsutenkaku Tower are ...
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Mimaru Osaka Namba Station
Mimaru Osaka Namba Station
3 out of 5
Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, 3-6-24, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Mimaru Osaka Namba Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kobe

4.6
Top Destination
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Kobe is located next to the big city of Osaka about 23minutes train ride very convenient safe and quiet than Osaka.Same level of hotel cost half price.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city!!! A must on any itinerary to Japan.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fun city and good vibe. Not too crowded except at illuminations.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The city is easy to get around. There are a lot of underground malls, that are great to explore for eating and shopping.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful city to visit and the people were very friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

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