Takatoricho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
Kobe Harborland

Kobe Harborland

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Kobe Harborland
Mount Rokko

Mount Rokko

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mount Rokko
Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

4/5(12 reviews)

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

Port of Kobe
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

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Full Day

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

AU$749
per traveller
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Explore the best spots of Arashiyama / Nara in a One Day Private Tour from Kyoto

Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

AU$749
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure
Book your tour to explore Japan’s rich heritage, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and other must-see cultural landmarks

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

AU$749
per traveller
Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
1-Full Day Private Experience of Culture and History of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers

AU$749
per traveller
Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers
Kinkakoji Temple

Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port

AU$749
per traveller
Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
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Our pick of the best Takatoricho Hotel Deals

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$230 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$230
18 July - 19 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! (1,250 reviews)
"The room was big and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1-35, Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$274 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$274
17 July - 18 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,444 reviews)
"Across from Universal studios, across the bay from the aquarium, across the street from the metro. Very nice. However, getting into Osaka required a bit of planning and time. The hotel itself was excellent."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
4 out of 5
Konohana, Shimaya 6-1-16, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$237 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$237
17 July - 18 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! (1,253 reviews)
"Loved that it was a newer hotel and close to Universal Studios. Would have been nice if bottled water was included with the room. But the convenience store Lawson was attached to the hotel which was a very nice touch."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
4 out of 5
6-2-45, Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$276 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$276
17 July - 18 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy 2 restaurants, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"A few steps away from Universal and the train station. Clean, quiet, and rooms are spacious. Staff are friendly, professional and accommodating."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
4 out of 5
6-2-52 Shimaya Konohana-ku, Osaka
The price is AU$257 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$257
18 July - 19 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,060 reviews)
"The hotel was nice and in a great location. A lot of food and shops and it’s right next to the train station. It’s within feet of the Universal Studios. The only two cons were that the AC in our room was weak and the last night we were there, our room had a strong fume smell. Aside from that it was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
Osaka Academia
Osaka Academia
3 out of 5
1-3-5 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$136 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$136
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and a sauna. Popular attractions Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Universal ...
7/10 Good! (418 reviews)
"Just a one night stay, but slept very well and the staff was so helpful"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Osaka Academia
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Other neighbourhoods around Takatoricho

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Chitosecho

While there might not be top attractions in Chitosecho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and Suma Beach.

Chitosecho
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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.

Nagata
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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.

Suma Ward
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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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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
Kobe Tower showing a sunset, skyline and a city

Hatobacho

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

Hatobacho

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