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) ![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) ![Kato](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 ### Where to stay in Kato ![Shimo-takino](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 ![Kobe Portopia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7100/7063/2fd8438f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe Portopia Hotel 10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken £56 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,138 reviews) Thank you for the service! Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=7063&PinnedHotelID=7063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252332) ![ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209600/1209540/w3992h2666x4y0-c7868056_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG 1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo £65 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=1209540&PinnedHotelID=1209540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252332) ![Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891100/891029/1a46f204_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel 5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken £67 8 Apr - 9 Apr 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) Room is clean. The issue is with the checking process. The staff did not offer any information about the property. There is a shuttle bus available but the staff has ever given us any information. The staff has no facial expression and seems unhappy in everything. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=891029&PinnedHotelID=891029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252332) [See all 413 properties in Kato](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%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 Port of Kobe are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (10 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) ![Sea View Court Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10170000/10168000/10167936/00a9ae3e_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! (55 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) ![RENEST](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91270000/91263600/91263538/1ba0e3fb_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 Mount Rokko are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hotels-Renest-AHolidayHome.h91263538.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=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252332&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%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) #### Tojo Road Station Tojo Road Station is just one of the places to see in Kato, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs and restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tojo-Road-Station-Kato.d553248621562272912.Attraction) ## Cities near Kato ![Kobe](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. Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250100/14e7c04a-a267-4fe3-80e0-fb49ec73906c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Miki - Cities near Kato - Places of interest [Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416)[Sanda](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanda.dx6139483)[Miki](https://expedia.co.uk/Miki.dx6250100) - [Arima Onsen ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arima-Onsen-Kita-Ward.d6128418.Attraction) - [Himeji Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Himeji-Castle-Himeji.d6102468.Attraction) - [Setonaikai National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Setonaikai-National-Park-Japan.d6006489.Attraction) - [Takarazuka Revue Theater Troupe ](https://expedia.co.uk/Takarazuka-Revue-Theater-Troupe-Kobe.d6104060.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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