Iwaoka
Kobe
Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima: Miyajima and Hiroshima UNESCO Day Tour
3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke
Top hotels in Iwaoka
Kobe Portopia Hotel
This was the worst hotel stay I have ever experienced in Japan. 1. The hotel struggled to find my reservation and made the check-in process far more difficult than necessary. 2. I was charged an additional 5% credit card fee because of a clerical error by hotel staff (which management refused to ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Quiet rooms. Close to so many shops,restaurants and excursions. Gorgeous lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Stellar overall experience
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
A lovely hotel located centrally within the city. Stunning views across the city - i had the mountain view and it was beautiful. Had limited interactions with the staff beyond check-in and check out, but they were very polite. The room was definitely on the small side with limited space for opening ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya
Awesome stay awesome staff
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
Excellent location, pleasant lobby, helpful staff and clean well-maintained rooms — but the rooms are very small. There’s barely space for belongings, and our double bed was against one wall so hard to get in or out. Otherwise a very pleasant stay. Nice Italian restaurant too.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka
Nishi
When in Nishi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Akashi Castle or Kobe Green Arena 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 Akashi Castle and Uontana Shopping Street.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe 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.
