Hatobacho Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
Meriken Park
Meriken Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Kobe Tower
You can find out about the history of Kobe with a stop at Kobe Tower. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Hatobacho
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Gorgeous property located in cruise port.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Massage services and 7-Eleven inside the hotel building. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Our stay started out a bit bumpy. We reserved a high floor room with two beds. High floor rooms were more expensive, and it seemed to be a nicer room. When we got to our room, we were disappointed! It was in pretty bad shape and extremely small. We went down to recrption and voiced our concern. We ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Love the hotel everything was clean. Check-in was easy, staff was wonderful, very helpful and the area was close to all the tourist hot spots.Breakfast buffet was great.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Good location, great views from room Excellent choice in breakfast buffet though did get a bit crowded
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Buffet was great with lots of variety with authentic Japanese food
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Ikuta 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.
