Area Guide
Explore Chuo Ward, Kobe
Get a little closer to the place that caught your interest.
Explore Chuo Ward, Kobe through housing costs, transport and local connections.
Chuo Ward, Kobe at a glance
- HousingPrivate rentals averaged ¥72,979 per month in 2023.
- TransportUse Kobe's transport bureau information to check subway and city bus routes, including services beyond Chuo Ward.
- Local connectionsFind Japanese learning, exchange and consultation information through KICC. Its information covers Kobe as a whole, rather than only Chuo Ward.
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Chuo Ward, Kobe · monthly average
- ¥72,979per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥57,241 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥75,712 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥91,350 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥132,442 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥122,770 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥135,269 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Getting to and around the area
Use Kobe's transport bureau information to check subway and city bus routes, including services beyond Chuo Ward.
Check each map’s coverage and date, then consult the operator for routes and times on your travel date.
- Kobe subway route map (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Kobe City Transportation BureauInformation checked: 2026-09-09
- Kobe city bus maps (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Kobe City Transportation BureauInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Ways to connect locally
Scope: Kobe citywide
Find Japanese learning, exchange and consultation information through KICC. Its information covers Kobe as a whole, rather than only Chuo Ward.
Check each activity’s eligibility, availability and venue.
- Kobe International Community Center information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Kobe International Community CenterInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Explore daily-life information
Open detailed information when you need it
Scope: Kobe citywide
For daily-life information, follow the official links to the topic you need.
- Multicultural and living information from Kobe City (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Kobe CityInformation checked: 2026-09-09