Title: Kato Travel Guide: Best of Kato, Hyogo Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kato](https://expedia.co.uk/Kato-Hotels.d6252332.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kato](https://expedia.co.uk/Kato-Holiday-Rentals.d6252332.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kato Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kato.d6252332.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kato Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kato.d6252332.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kato Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![秋晴れ空に映える城と銀杏の木 A castle and ginkgo trees that shine against the clear autumn sky 日本(秋)2022年撮影 Japan (Autumn) Photographed in 2022 九州・熊本市 Kyushu/Kumamoto City 「熊本城・加藤神社」 "Kumamoto Castle/Kato Shrine"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252332/81530b49-aa4b-4b32-8a59-907f2a45f969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![秋晴れ空に映える城と銀杏の木 A castle and ginkgo trees that shine against the clear autumn sky 日本(秋)2022年撮影 Japan (Autumn) Photographed in 2022 九州・熊本市 Kyushu/Kumamoto City 「熊本城・加藤神社」 "Kumamoto Castle/Kato Shrine"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252332/81530b49-aa4b-4b32-8a59-907f2a45f969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![三草陣屋跡 旧尾崎家住宅](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252332/2903e2a1-1dcf-463d-88ca-6642254b8864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![三草陣屋跡 旧尾崎家住宅](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252332/c324f811-f704-443a-b8cb-c803bebcaee9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![播磨中央公園（2013年4月7日）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729854/ff5aadf9-c084-4aab-a093-f4c8409525c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729854/ff5aadf9-c084-4aab-a093-f4c8409525c9.jpg) by [Mti](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mti) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Kato Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6252332) ### Where to stay in Kato ![播磨中央公園（2013年4月7日）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729854/ff5aadf9-c084-4aab-a093-f4c8409525c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimo-takino While Shimo-takino may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Konpira Shrine and Dojiyama Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimo-Takino.dx3000729854) - Top hotels in Kato - Top Holiday Rentals in Kato ![ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209600/1209540/bf0ee05e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG 1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo £49 16 Mar - 17 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Staffs were super friendly and knowledgeable Giving excellent advices for where to tour around and how to get to places Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=1209540&PinnedHotelID=1209540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252332) ![Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891100/891029/7daf676a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel 5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken £67 3 Mar - 4 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=891029&PinnedHotelID=891029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252332) ![Kobe Portopia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7100/7063/e44b5cc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe Portopia Hotel 10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken £55 16 Feb - 17 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews) Like this hotel, very convenient and price is reasonable. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=7063&PinnedHotelID=7063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252332) [See all 390 properties in Kato](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6252332) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![ThinkStay Mt.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99860000/99851700/99851616/ae913a1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ThinkStay Mt. Ichigatani-1-8 Rokkosancho Nada Ward Kobe Hyogo Stay at this business-friendly cottage in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Arima Onsen and Rokkosan Ski Area are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) It was a lovely stay apart from the coldness and climbing up and down for toilet Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hotels-ThinkStay-Mt.h99851616.Hotel-Information) ![RENEST](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91270000/91263600/91263538/w1080h720x0y2-9e888702_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RENEST Kitarokko-4512-249 Rokkosancho Nada Ward Kobe Hyogo Stay at this cabin in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arima Onsen and Rokkosan Ski Area are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hotels-Renest-AHolidayHome.h91263538.Hotel-Information) ![Sea View Court Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10170000/10168000/10167936/564e31b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea View Court Kobe Nozaki dori 5 Chome 3-14 Kobe Hyogo-ken Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Kobe Harborland and Port of ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (54 reviews) Owner was courteous and went to great effort to ensure our stay was comfortable. Great value for size and comfort of room, amenities and great view Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hotels-Sea-View-Court-Kobe.h10167936.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kato](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6252332&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kato hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16)[15 Feb - 16 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Tojoko Toy Kingdom Bring the family to Tojoko Toy Kingdom and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kato. Amble around the area's forests or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tojoko-Toy-Kingdom-Kato.d553248621532771515.Attraction) #### Kiyomizudera Temple After visiting Kiyomizudera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kato. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyomizudera-Temple-Kato.d553248621562272915.Attraction) #### Chokoji Temple Chokoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kato, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chokoji-Temple-Kato.d553248621562272913.Attraction) ## Cities near Kato ![Kobe Harborland featuring a bay or harbor, modern architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273063/208f6785-8144-4f7f-87cb-469bf4ad8800.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kobe ![Main gate of Daisyu-ji temple in Sanda city, Hyogo, Japan. Translation: Chinese characters on three tiles mean the name of this temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139483/6805c9f3-2367-4e7c-b9e1-11741acbe8f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sanda ![Hokoku Shrine Haiden in the Osaka Castle. Osaka. 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