Hatobacho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hatobacho
Popular places to visit
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Kobe Tower
See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.
Kawasaki Good Times World
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
You can find out about the history of Kobe when you stop by Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Kobe Maritime Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kobe Maritime Museum during your trip to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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 relaxing area.
Activities
Kobe’s Top Restaurant Reservation for A5 Kobe Beef & Sushi
Kobe: Arima Onsen Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
Our pick of the best Hatobacho Hotel Deals
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Room is clean. The issue is with the checking process. The staff did not offer any information about the property. There is a shuttle bus available but the staff has ever given us any information. The staff has no facial expression and seems unhappy in everything.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
This hotel was great, private bathroom, bidet. Room was fine for single person. Breakfast buffet was good. Very nice location for great food and stations not far away. Only annoyance was the elevator traffic- this is a huge hotel 40 floors they split the elevator traffic between half the floors 6 ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very Pretty Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Convenient location near Osaka Station, easy access to all subways and JR trains. Hotel shower was the best. Room is small but comfortable. Highly recommended for its value.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Very new
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Our go-to when staying in Osaka. We’ve stayed 3 times now and will again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hatobacho
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
Kobe City Centre
Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Sannomiya Shrine.
Sannomiya
Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.
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.
