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title: "Arima Kirari vs Hatago: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hatago. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Arima Kirari or Hatago in Kobe? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arima-kirari-kobe-vs-hatago-kobe/
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Arima Kirari vs Hatago

Both are in Kobe, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Yamaguchicho-Koukaen
## [Arima Kirari](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arima-kirari-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1153658/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Yamaguchicho-Koukaen
## [Hatago](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hatago-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1506737/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hatago

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 180 m apart.

### Choose Arima Kirari if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Hatago if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Arima Kirari better than Hatago?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (1,727 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×216)

### Why is Hatago better than Arima Kirari?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.5) (+1.3)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2019) (+4y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Arima Kirari | Hatago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.8  (+1.3) |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 8.8  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.8  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 1,727  (+1,719) | 8 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 109 |
| Rank in Kobe | top 42% | top 31%  (+11%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Distance to Yamaguchicho-Koukaen centre | 980 m | 980 m |
| To public transport | 480 m | 380 m  (−110 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 73 | 78  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 55 | 6 |
| Floors | 6 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | 2023  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+7) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

180 m apart

## Arima Kirari or Hatago: common questions

### Which is better, Arima Kirari or Hatago?

Hatago leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Arima Kirari or Hatago?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Arima Kirari and Hatago?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arima-kirari-kobe-vs-hatago-kobe/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/