Chuo Ward
![Kobe showing a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69671-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
![Port of Kobe](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477892-Port-Of-Kobe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Meriken Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69681-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meriken Park
Explore the great outdoors at Meriken Park, a lovely green space in Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
![Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69675-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kobe Tower
You can find out about the history of Kobe with a visit to Kobe Tower. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
![Kobe Animal Kingdom](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a4e5d96e9acba0dd13bbdff3d4112eb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Kobe Animal Kingdom during your trip to Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
![Motomachi Shopping Street which includes street scenes, a city and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477689-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can do some window-shopping at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
![Ikuta Shrine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/478000/478083-Ikuta-Shrine-Kobe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ikuta Shrine
Find out about the history of Kobe when you take a trip to Ikuta Shrine. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
![DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72398100/72398017/w2877h2154x3y3-2a657105_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 December 2024
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Reviewed on 17 December 2024
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Reviewed on 12 December 2024
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Reviewed on 14 December 2024
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Other neighborhoods around Chuo Ward
![Kitano featuring a city, shopping and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69899-Kitano-Cho.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477961-Sannomiya-Nei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sannomiya
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.
![Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69675-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kobe City Centre
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.
![Chinatown featuring a city, street scenes and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69906-Kobe-Chinatown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Nankin-machi
Kobe's Chinatown, Nankin-machi, offers a variety of Chinese and Japanese food options, with over a hundred restaurants and shops. Explore the Chinese temple, three archways, and zodiac pavilion, while enjoying easy access to Motomachi train station.
![Kobe Tower showing cbd, modern architecture and skyline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69674-Kobe-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Meriken Park and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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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.