Takatoricho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Takatoricho
Popular places to visit

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.

Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Activities

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Osaka: English Stand Up Comedy Show at Osaka Comedy Club

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Our pick of the best Takatoricho Hotel Deals

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
Great location, breakfast was really good. The staff there were amazing and great service
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Great place, clean and near a lot of shopping, dining, Universal Japan and train station.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
This was the worst hotel stay I have ever experienced in Japan. 1. The hotel struggled to find my reservation and made the check-in process far more difficult than necessary. 2. I was charged an additional 5% credit card fee because of a clerical error by hotel staff (which management refused to ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
We walked to universal studios, it was closeby. Very family friendly, amazing coffee in the room! Super clean and family friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Great place to stay if you do plan to stay in Osaka and you are planning to go to universal studios.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Takatoricho

Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.

Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.

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.

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.

Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

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.

