Iwaoka
Popular places to visit
Arima Hot Springs
Arima Hot Springs 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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Things to do
Kobe Private Driving Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide
Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe
Kobe Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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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.
Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Park.
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.
- Arima Hot Springs
- Himeji Castle
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Setonaikai National Park
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Noevir Stadium Kobe
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Fruit Flower Park
- Kobe Convention Center
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Kobe Oji Zoo
- Akashi Kaikyo National Gorvernment Park
- Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm