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Visiting Kobe

Travelers to Kobe give high marks for the shopping and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its gardens, museums, and Chinatown. Around the area, top sights include Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Legoland Discovery Center, and Osaka Science Museum.

• There are 138 hotels and other accommodations in Kobe
• The closest major airport is in Kobe (UKB), 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Osaka (ITM-Itami), 15.5 mi (25 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Kobe

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include Kobe City Museum, Space 11 Darvish Museum, and Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. Attractions like Sorakuen Garden, Nunobiki Herb Park, and Rokko Alpine Garden are fun for kids of all ages. The city is notable for its Chinatown and landmarks like Ikuta Shrine, Onohachiman Shrine, and Sannomiya Shrine.

In Kobe, there are 138 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday retreat. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland - Guests who stay at this 4.5-star hotel in Kobe City Centre can enjoy access to 2 restaurants and a bar, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.
• Arima Grand Hotel - Our customers like the breakfast and helpful staff at this ryokan. This 4-star ryokan features 3 restaurants, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool.
• Oriental Hotel - Guests who stay at this 4.5-star hotel in Kobe City Centre can enjoy access to 3 restaurants and a health club, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its helpful staff and room size.

In the surrounding area, top places to visit include Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, located 13.6 mi (22 km) from the heart of the city, and Legoland Discovery Center, which is 13.7 mi/22 km away.

Getting Around Kobe

With so many choices for transportation, exploring Kobe is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station, Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station, and Boeki Center Station. If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Kobe Sannomiya Station, Kobe Kasuganomichi Station, or Kobe Station.

Dressing for Kobe

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 61°F during the day and 35°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 83°F, while the average at night is 47°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 90°F with nighttime averages of 64°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 76°F and nighttime averages of 39°F
• About 1.93 inches of rain falls on Kobe each year
• Usually August and July are the hottest months with an average of 87°F, whereas February and January are often coldest, averaging 37°F