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.
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.
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.
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.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: English Stand Up Comedy Show at Osaka Comedy Club
Top hotels in Takatoricho
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Clean, close to Universal, excellent staff
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Our room was nice the kids screaming in the room beside us all night wasn’t. Up and down hallway also at 7 am
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Beautiful hotel that is a perfect location for days at Universal Studios, Lego Discovery Centre and the Aquarium.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
The customer service is excellent
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
The hotel is a stone's throw away from the train station and USJ. The Citywalk nearby also provides shopping, food and convenience stores. The room is clean but no plastic bottled water, you will have to fill up your own jar at the water dispenser at the end of the corridor. Room is spacious with ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
Staff are amazing and view of the park from your room is great.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World 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.
Takatoricho Travel Guide
- Universal Studios Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kobe Harborland
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Kobe Tower
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Rinku Park
- Kobe University
- Port of Osaka
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building
- Rokkosan Ski Area
