【First in Hyogo】South Korean "Photomatic" Self-Photo Booth Debuts in Kobe Hatobacho, Located Directly Opposite Kobe Port Tower
The South Korean self-photo brand "Photomatic" has made its first foray into Hyogo Prefecture, establishing a self-photo booth in Kobe's Hatobacho area, directly opposite Kobe Port Tower, starting April 29, 2026. It offers limited-edition frames and provides a new photographic experience for tourists and locals alike.
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Photomatic, a self-photo brand operated by Photocreate Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yosuke Osako), a member of the Kitamura Holdings Group, will launch its first photo booth in Hyogo Prefecture on April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), in Kobe's Hatobacho area, which retains its historical and port town charm.
The booth is located in front of the café "39Days KOBE," directly opposite Kobe Port Tower. This spot, where Kobe Port Tower and many other Kobe tourist attractions converge, can be used for travel souvenirs or records of everyday life.
Make your Kobe memories more vivid with limited-edition frames.
Right next to the photo booth stands Kobe Port Tower, a symbol of Kobe, and within walking distance are popular tourist spots like Meriken Park and Mosaic, all in the heart of Kobe. Precisely because the photo booth is located so close to these tourist attractions, we have prepared original frames exclusive to this booth to help you create more vivid and precious memories of your time in Kobe. A total of four types of frames are available, including designs illustrating surrounding tourist attractions. These can be used for commemorative photos of Kobe sightseeing, as well as by local customers to record their Kobe memories.
● Kobe Limited Frames
Frames: 4 types
Shooting Fee: 900 yen per session (2 prints + still/video data)
* Credit cards and various barcode payments accepted
* Cash not accepted
In addition to the limited frames, we also offer many other frames to enrich your shooting experience, including popular basic frames and seasonal Photomatic original frames.
Photo Booth Installation Overview
Photo Booth Name: Photomatic Kobe Hatobacho
Operating Hours: 24 hours a day
Location: In front of 39Days KOBE (5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 650-0042)
Access: Approximately 12 minutes walk from Hanshin Electric Railway Nishimotomachi Station, approximately 14 minutes walk from JR/Hanshin Electric Railway Motomachi Station.
39Days KOBE
A café & restaurant located directly in front of Kobe Meriken Park and opposite Kobe Port Tower. It features a sophisticated exterior with an open port atmosphere and a tranquil deep green interior. It is a popular spot in the Meriken Park area, where the sea and history intersect, offering a relaxing space to experience the history and free, modern spirit of Kobe port town in daily life.
Official Website: https://39dayskobe.jp/
What is Photomatic?
TAKE YOUR MEMORY: The real me, I want to preserve today.
In 2018, Photomatic's self-photo service began with a single comment from its founder, photographer Hong Seung-hyun: "What if, instead of being photographed by a photographer, you could take your own portraits?" Photomatic's aesthetic is infused into professionally set lighting and spaces, allowing anyone to capture their best moments simply by pressing a remote connected to the camera. Its unique concept and high-quality shooting experience quickly gained popularity among South Korean celebrities, and it has been loved by many artists, including BTS, since its inception.
In 2024, it officially launched in Japan through a collaboration with Kitamura Holdings Group, bringing a new photographic experience to everyone in Japan.
Official Website: https://www.photomatic.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomatic_japan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@photomatic_japan
X: https://twitter.com/photomatic_jp
LINE: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@photomatic_japan
About Photomatic Photo Booth Rental
Photomatic offers a photo booth rental service for corporate clients. With Photomatic's high-quality shooting technology and original brand power, it can be utilized for projects that combine branding and promotion. We propose plans utilizing Photomatic photo booths based on extensive experience, including events featuring IP content, launch events for cosmetics and apparel, live/entertainment events, and promotional events for commercial facilities (case studies available).
For inquiries about Photomatic photo booth corporate rentals and brochure requests, please feel free to contact us here.
Inquiries about Photo Booth Rental
The booth is located in front of the café "39Days KOBE," directly opposite Kobe Port Tower. This spot, where Kobe Port Tower and many other Kobe tourist attractions converge, can be used for travel souvenirs or records of everyday life.
Make your Kobe memories more vivid with limited-edition frames.
Right next to the photo booth stands Kobe Port Tower, a symbol of Kobe, and within walking distance are popular tourist spots like Meriken Park and Mosaic, all in the heart of Kobe. Precisely because the photo booth is located so close to these tourist attractions, we have prepared original frames exclusive to this booth to help you create more vivid and precious memories of your time in Kobe. A total of four types of frames are available, including designs illustrating surrounding tourist attractions. These can be used for commemorative photos of Kobe sightseeing, as well as by local customers to record their Kobe memories.
● Kobe Limited Frames
Frames: 4 types
Shooting Fee: 900 yen per session (2 prints + still/video data)
* Credit cards and various barcode payments accepted
* Cash not accepted
In addition to the limited frames, we also offer many other frames to enrich your shooting experience, including popular basic frames and seasonal Photomatic original frames.
Photo Booth Installation Overview
Photo Booth Name: Photomatic Kobe Hatobacho
Operating Hours: 24 hours a day
Location: In front of 39Days KOBE (5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 650-0042)
Access: Approximately 12 minutes walk from Hanshin Electric Railway Nishimotomachi Station, approximately 14 minutes walk from JR/Hanshin Electric Railway Motomachi Station.
39Days KOBE
A café & restaurant located directly in front of Kobe Meriken Park and opposite Kobe Port Tower. It features a sophisticated exterior with an open port atmosphere and a tranquil deep green interior. It is a popular spot in the Meriken Park area, where the sea and history intersect, offering a relaxing space to experience the history and free, modern spirit of Kobe port town in daily life.
Official Website: https://39dayskobe.jp/
What is Photomatic?
TAKE YOUR MEMORY: The real me, I want to preserve today.
In 2018, Photomatic's self-photo service began with a single comment from its founder, photographer Hong Seung-hyun: "What if, instead of being photographed by a photographer, you could take your own portraits?" Photomatic's aesthetic is infused into professionally set lighting and spaces, allowing anyone to capture their best moments simply by pressing a remote connected to the camera. Its unique concept and high-quality shooting experience quickly gained popularity among South Korean celebrities, and it has been loved by many artists, including BTS, since its inception.
In 2024, it officially launched in Japan through a collaboration with Kitamura Holdings Group, bringing a new photographic experience to everyone in Japan.
Official Website: https://www.photomatic.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomatic_japan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@photomatic_japan
X: https://twitter.com/photomatic_jp
LINE: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@photomatic_japan
About Photomatic Photo Booth Rental
Photomatic offers a photo booth rental service for corporate clients. With Photomatic's high-quality shooting technology and original brand power, it can be utilized for projects that combine branding and promotion. We propose plans utilizing Photomatic photo booths based on extensive experience, including events featuring IP content, launch events for cosmetics and apparel, live/entertainment events, and promotional events for commercial facilities (case studies available).
For inquiries about Photomatic photo booth corporate rentals and brochure requests, please feel free to contact us here.
Inquiries about Photo Booth Rental