Chuo Ward

Developed around Kobe’s harbour, Chuo Ward grew into the administrative, business and waterfront centre of Kobe. It stretches from the foothills of the Rokko Mountains to Osaka Bay, placing rail hubs, port facilities and museums within a compact part of the city. Kobe Port opened to foreign trade in 1868, a change still reflected in the former foreign residences of Kitano and in the cosmopolitan food scene. Along the waterfront, Meriken Park brings together Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum, while nearby Nankinmachi is one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns. Discover how Chuo Ward connects with Kobe and the wider Hyogo coast by browsing nearby webcams.

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