Hatobacho Travel Guide
Kobe
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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima
Top hotels in Hatobacho
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The rooms were a little tired but the rest of the hotel was magnificent. The location is perfect, try and get a room facing the Ferris wheel as night time is very pretty. The foyer is beautiful and always smells so fresh! The convenience store onsite had everything we needed including beautiful sandwiches ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Easy self check-in was great.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was well organized and comfortable! The staff was super helpful and kind. We are first time visitors to Japan and felt very welcome!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Location is the main thing that was great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, clean bath room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great Hotel with well appointed rooms and friendly, competent staff who spoke good English. The best thing we did was sign up for access to the executive lounge which has hors d’oeuvres and plenty of alcohol alcoholic as well as soft drinks.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
Shimagamicho
Shimagamicho might not have many top sights, but Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
