Hatobacho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kobe Tower featuring a city, skyline and a high-rise building
Hatobacho
Kobe Tower featuring modern architecture, a skyscraper and a city
Kobe Tower featuring modern architecture, central business district and skyline
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Popular places to visit

Meriken Park featuring a city, a garden and modern architecture

Meriken Park

5/5(3 reviews)

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
Kobe Tower which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(14 reviews)

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Kobe Tower
Kawasaki Good Times World

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.

Kawasaki Good Times World
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial

Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial

5/5(1 review)

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.

Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
Kobe Maritime Museum

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.

Kobe Maritime Museum
Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Arima Onsen

Activities

Kobe One-Day Private Walking Tour – 5.5 Hours

Kobe One-Day Private Walking Tour – 5.5 Hours

NZ$695
per adult
Kobe One-Day Private Walking Tour – 5.5 Hours
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town

Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town

NZ$126
per adult
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

NZ$790
per adult
Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk
Kobe Private Driving Tour English speaking Chauffeur

Kobe Private Driving Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide

NZ$637
per traveller
Kobe Private Driving Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide
Meriken Park

Kobe Supportive Custom Shore Excursion

NZ$172
per adult
Kobe Supportive Custom Shore Excursion
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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Our pick of the best Hatobacho Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$147 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$147
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,854 reviews)
"Location was great, close to metro and train station. The check in should be earlier as the check out is at 10 am . There’s enough time for cleaning and checking in early. There was zero contact with people . it’s always great to have the human touch . The dryers don’t work properly they take over ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$327 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$327
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,220 reviews)
"Perfect location, close to the park."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$184 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$184
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,111 reviews)
Great for family of 4 with adult kids
"Good room for a family or 4 adults. We easily slept and it was a family of 4 with 2 adult kids. Great temp control the room could get and stay really cool! Breakfast was great and HUGE selection. Only complaint I'd have would be wishing the window dressing kept out the light more than it did."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$344 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$344
10 July - 11 July
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori ...
9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)
"Very nice elegant hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$198 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$198
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,592 reviews)
"Great room, great beds, excellent breakfast and reasonably well place to underground."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Hatobacho

Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city

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.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture

Kobe City Centre

5/5(21 area reviews)

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 Ikuta Shrine.

Kobe City Centre
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Sannomiya

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Sannomiya
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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.

Shinkaichi
Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes

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.

Kitano
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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.

Hyogo

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