Hatobacho
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
Within the Kobe Maritime Museum, the interactive exhibits of this corporate display showcase the company’s history of craftsmanship and technology.
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
You can find out about the history of Kobe with a visit to 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 in Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Arima Onsen
Bathe in natural spring waters, tour museums, visit shrines and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this historic resort in the foothills of Mount Rokkō.
Things to do
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Hatobacho Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Conveniently located to Namba shopping area and Dotombori district. Safe and quiet neighborhood.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
We love the convenience of the location. The hotel was also clean and has great amenities. Staff were also friendly. My two feedback would be that 1) the self service for check in was a bit buggy and hope this will improve overtime and 2) there was a homeless man that seemed to sleep around the hotel ...
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room is VERY small but that is true in general for all hotels in Japan. Very clean, quiet and friendly staff. Even for Japanese hotels (I’ve stayed at a few at this point) they were extra small which is why it’s 4/5 Not a whole lot to do in the immediate area, and not close to tourist stuff but it ...
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
room was a bit tight
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Very clean and the staff is very helpful. I liked my stay in this hotel accessible to what I wanted.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Hatobacho
Nankin-machi
Kobe's Chinatown, Nankin-machi, offers a variety of Chinese and Japanese food options, with over a hundred restaurants and shops. Explore the Chinese temple, three archways, and zodiac pavilion, while enjoying easy access to Motomachi train station.
Kobe City Centre
Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Sannomiya Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.
Sannomiya
Serving as Kobe's financial, commercial, and entertainment center, Sannomiya boasts the historic Sannomiya Shrine and is a major transportation hub with Kobe-Sannomiya Station connecting various railway systems.
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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
Shimagamicho
While Shimagamicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Kobe Harborland.
