Takatoricho Travel Guide
Kobe
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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 relaxing 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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Kyoto: Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Top hotels in Takatoricho
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
"Excellent hotel, very close to park and city walk"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
"Great hotel close to Universal Studio Japan. Hotel was very well maintained, clean and spacious. There’s a Lawson right on the 1st floor, near the elevators. Had a wonderful stay, would definitely be back if we were to visit USJ in the future."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Kobe Portopia Hotel
"The room and bathroom were spacious and clean, except for the bathtub, which you don’t realize until taking a bath. Breakfast was a little disappointing for the price, not much choice of fresh fruit and salad, as well as terribly crowded!"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
"Room was very clean but small and lack of storage. Staff were very nice and helpful. Breakfast was great with lots of variety."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Oriental Hotel Universal City
"So good"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"The rooms were cozy, clean and included everything you would need when on vacation. The washer in our unit allowed us to launder our clothes during a long trip but just know that you will have to hang up the clothes to dry using the built in drying unit in the bath/shower. It took us a while to figure ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 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.
