Chūō-ku extends from the busy waterfront parks, malls, and markets overlooked by Kobe Port Tower to inland attractions like Nunobiki Herb Garden, with its themed areas. Sichuanese and Cantonese restaurants line the streets of Kobe’s Chinatown, Nankinmachi, while neon-lit lanes in Sannomiya are packed with late-night bars and music venues. Ikuta Shrine is one of Japan’s oldest Shinto sites, dating to the 3rd century.