Hotels in Kobe, Japan

Kobe overview

Kobe is a friendly locale known for its gardens and hot springs, and surrounded by picturesque views of waterfalls and mountains. You'll enjoy the area's parks, historical sites, and museums. Families will find plenty of fun at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Legoland Discovery Center. Osaka Science Museum and Osaka Castle are popular places to visit. A business-friendly area, Kobe also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Kobe

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Kobe has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Kobe with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Kobe hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Kobe hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Kobe

Fly in to Kobe (UKB), 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from downtown Kobe. Osaka (ITM-Itami) is the next closest major airport, 15.5 mi (25 km) away.

Train stations include:

• • Kobe Sannomiya Station
• • Kobe Kasuganomichi Station
• • Kobe Station

Metro stations include:

• • Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station
• • Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station
• • Boeki Center Station

What to see around Kobe

Fun activities in the area include these attractions:

• • Port of Kobe
• • Kin no yu
• • Shinnishinomiya Yacht Harbor
• • Port of Osaka
• • Arimafuji Park

Known for its gardens, the area's attractions include:

• • Sorakuen Garden
• • Nunobiki Herb Park
• • Rokko Alpine Garden
• • Nishinomiya Kitayama Botanical Garden
• • Roseraie Aramaki

Memorable for its Chinatown, historical sites, and these top landmarks to visit:

• • Ikuta Shrine
• • Onohachiman Shrine
• • Sannomiya Shrine
• • Kobe Mosque
• • Choueke Family Residence

Its hot springs, parks, and mountain views are notable, and top spots for nature lovers include:

• • Higashi Yuenchi Park
• • Meriken Park
• • Suwayama Park
• • Nunobiki Falls
• • Mt. Futatabi

Some top sights in the area include:

• • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
• • Legoland Discovery Center
• • Osaka Science Museum
• • Osaka Castle
• • Osaka Maritime Museum

When to visit Kobe

If you're starting to plan your trip, you might be wondering when's the best time to visit. Here are the seasonal norms to help you decide when to go:

Seasonal temperature averages

• January-March: 61°F day, 35°F night
• April-June: 83°F day, 47°F night
• July-September: 90°F day, 64°F night
• October-December: 76°F day, 39°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• January-March: 0.35 inches
• April-June: 0.51 inches
• July-September: 0.63 inches
• October-December: 0.43 inches