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Families give high marks to the well-equipped baby gear in the Welcome Baby-certified room, the direct station access, and the kids' corner at the top-floor buffet restaurant.
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Kids Facilities
Sky Garden
Sky Garden
An outdoor space on the 11th floor, open to guests on fine-weather days, where children can run around freely.
Buffet Restaurant SORA (Breakfast)
Buffet Restaurant SORA (Breakfast)
An ocean-view buffet restaurant on the top floor (18F). Offers a kids' menu, a 'Kids Corner' where children can build their own original hamburger, and baby chairs. Bringing your own baby food, and warming it, is also accommodated. Breakfast and lunch feature over 90 dishes, including Hyogo Prefecture local specialties. The hotel also has 'Sky Barbecue TENKU' (11F, until 10 p.m.), French restaurant 'Smiley Neptune,' teppanyaki restaurant 'Shioji,' and cake shop 'KARIN.'
- •Breakfast price: JPY 3,900 for adults / JPY 1,900 for elementary school children / JPY 1,000 for ages 3-6 / free for children under 3 (tax and service included)
- •You may bring your own baby food; ask staff if you need it warmed
- •Allergy accommodations available; share details when booking
Free Baby & Kids Equipment Rental
Free Baby & Kids Equipment Rental
Available on request even outside the certified room. Quantities are limited, so advance reservation is recommended.
- checkBaby bath
- checkBath chair
- checkBed guard
- checkWaterproof bed sheet
- checkBaby bottle sterilizing case
- checkBaby bottle detergent & sponge
- checkStroller
- checkBicycle with child seat
- checkKids' pajamas (90cm / 110cm)
- checkDVD player + DVDs for young children
- •Quantities are limited; mention your needs when booking for best availability
- •Disposable diapers and baby wipes are also sold at the 3rd-floor front desk
Welcome Baby-Certified Twin Room
Welcome Baby-Certified Twin Room
A twin room (28.0 sq m) on the 16th floor facing Kobe Port. Designed so children can play shoes-off on the mattress, with attention to preventing pinched fingers and injuries. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
- checkAir purifier
- checkToilet training seat
- checkStep stool
- checkDiaper pail
- checkFull-body baby soap
- checkBath thermometer
- checkBumbo seat
- checkToys and picture books
- checkKids' hanger
- •Only 2 certified rooms are available; early booking is recommended if you'd like one
- •A crib (ages 0-1) is JPY 1,210 per night, limited number available (per OTA listing)
No Communal Bath or Onsen
No Communal Bath or Onsen
The hotel has no communal bath, onsen, sauna, or private-hire bath. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom.
Overview
Hotel Plaza Kobe holds the double certification of 'Welcome Baby Inn' and 'Welcome Baby Wedding Venue' from the Miki House Child-Rearing Research Institute. Located within Rokko Island's KFP (Kobe Fashion Plaza), its certified baby twin room (28 sq m, up to 4 guests) comes equipped with an air purifier, toilet training seat, step stool, diaper pail, baby soap, Bumbo seat, and kids' hanger. On the 11th floor, the 'Sky Garden' offers outdoor space where children can run around freely, and free rental items are plentiful, including a baby bath, bath chair, stroller, baby bottle sterilizing case, kids' pajamas, and DVD player. Themed rooms that delight children are also available, including Sanrio character rooms and a Kobe Animal Kingdom collaboration room.
A city hotel located within Kobe Fashion Plaza (KFP) on Rokko Island. It holds the double certification of 'Welcome Baby Inn' and 'Welcome Baby Wedding Venue' from the Miki House Child-Rearing Research Institute.
Room & Guest Rooms
The certified baby twin room is 28.0 sq m and accommodates up to 4 guests. The room comes equipped with an air purifier, toilet training seat, step stool, diaper pail, baby soap, Bumbo seat, kids' hanger, and toys and picture books. From the window you can watch the Rokko Liner trains passing by, which train-loving kids will enjoy too.
Rental Equipment
Rental items include a baby bath, bath chair, bed guard, waterproof bed sheet, baby bottle sterilizing case, baby bottle detergent and sponge, stroller, bicycle with a child seat, kids' pajamas (90cm and 110cm), and a DVD player with DVDs for young children - all free of charge (quantities are limited, advance reservation required). Disposable diapers and baby wipes are also sold at the 3rd-floor front desk.
Room & Guest Rooms
On the 11th floor there is an outdoor 'Sky Garden,' where children can run around freely on fine-weather days. Themed rooms are also available, including Sanrio character rooms (My Melody, Pochacco, Hangyodon, Badtz-Maru) and a Kobe Animal Kingdom collaboration room.
Dining
At the buffet restaurant 'SORA' on the top floor (18F), breakfast and lunch offer more than 90 dishes including Hyogo Prefecture local specialties, while dinner features seasonal menus with a night-view backdrop. There's also a kids' menu (nuggets, spaghetti, hamburger steak, and more), baby chairs, and plenty of room to bring a stroller. Staff can also help with bringing your own baby food or with allergy accommodations - just ask. Elsewhere in the hotel are 'Sky Barbecue TENKU' (11F, until 10 p.m.), French restaurant 'Smiley Neptune,' teppanyaki restaurant 'Shioji,' and cake shop 'KARIN.'
Activities & Experiences
Right in front of the hotel is 'Sun Plaza,' home to a large inflatable tent play structure called the 'Fuwafuwa Dome,' and the water park 'Deca Pathos' is about an 8-minute walk away, making the hotel a convenient base for sightseeing with kids.
Other
What Kids Stay values about Hotel Plaza Kobe is the rare combination of 'Welcome Baby certification' and 'themed rooms.' Few hotels let you stay in a fully equipped certified baby room while also offering the option of a My Melody or Pochacco character room. The location, with Rokko Liner trains visible from the window, makes for a special experience for train-loving kids. Watching the Kobe night view from the top-floor buffet 'SORA' while eating from the kids' menu is also a memorable, out-of-the-ordinary moment for family trips. With plentiful outdoor facilities nearby too - the Fuwafuwa Dome right in front of the hotel and Deca Pathos close by - it's also well suited to a multi-night stay that mixes 'a day playing at the hotel' with 'a day out.' The free early check-in and late checkout benefits are not available when booking the Short Stay plan.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-9-1 Mukoyocho-naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0032 |
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| directions_carAccess | By train: About 3 minutes on foot from Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner. By car: About 3 minutes from the Rokko Island Kita exit on the Hanshin Expressway Bay Route (Route 5), or about 10 minutes from the Uozaki or Maya ramps on the Kobe Route (Route 3). Parking: Kobe Fashion Plaza ROKKO i PARK parking (basement levels 1-2, about 500 spaces, open 24 hours, vehicle height limit 2.1 m, JPY 1,500 per 24 hours for hotel guests; free re-entry during your stay). |
| trainNearest station | Island Center Station (Rokko Liner) |
| local_parkingParking | Underground parking, JPY 1,500 maximum per 24 hours (vehicle height limit 2.1 m). Free re-entry for hotel guests during their stay - get the discount processed at the front desk before leaving. |
| callPhone | +81-78-846-5400 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://hotelplazakobe.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a crib or extra bed for babies at Hotel Plaza Kobe?
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A crib for ages 0-1 is available for JPY 1,210 (tax included) per night, with a limited number of units; a bed guard can also be requested by noting it in your reservation comments. The certified baby twin room includes an air purifier, toilet training seat, step stool, diaper pail, baby soap, Bumbo seat, and kids' hanger. Note that details vary across the official site, so confirm with the hotel before booking.
Does the hotel have a communal bath or onsen?
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No. There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna, or private-hire bath in the hotel; each room has its own en-suite bathroom.
What are the dining options for kids?
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The 18th-floor buffet restaurant SORA offers a kids' menu (nuggets, spaghetti, hamburger steak, and more), a 'Kids Corner' where children can build their own original hamburger, and baby chairs. You may bring your own baby food and ask staff to warm it, and allergy accommodations can be arranged if you share the details when booking. Breakfast is JPY 3,900 for adults, JPY 1,900 for elementary schoolers, JPY 1,000 for ages 3-6, and free for children under 3 (tax and service included).
How do you get to Hotel Plaza Kobe, and is parking available?
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The hotel is about 3 minutes on foot from Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner. By car, it's about 3 minutes from the Rokko Island Kita exit on the Hanshin Expressway Bay Route, or about 10 minutes from the Uozaki or Maya ramps on the Kobe Route. Kobe Fashion Plaza ROKKO i PARK underground parking (about 500 spaces, open 24 hours) costs JPY 1,500 maximum per 24 hours for hotel guests, with free re-entry during your stay.
Are there themed rooms for kids, and other play spaces?
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Yes. Sanrio character rooms (My Melody, Pochacco, Hangyodon, Badtz-Maru) and a Kobe Animal Kingdom collaboration room are available as themed options. On the 11th floor there is also an outdoor 'Sky Garden' where children can run around freely on fine-weather days, and the hotel is right in front of 'Sun Plaza,' home to the large inflatable 'Fuwafuwa Dome,' with the water park 'Deca Pathos' about 8 minutes away on foot.
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