Shimagamicho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Arima Onsen
Kobe Harborland

Kobe Harborland

5/5(4 reviews)

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Harborland
Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Port of Kobe
Meriken Park featuring a city, a garden and modern architecture

Meriken Park

5/5(3 reviews)

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
Mount Rokko

Mount Rokko

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mount Rokko
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge featuring art, a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and modern architecture

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

4.5/5(2 reviews)

See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Activities

Kyoto Full Day

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

AU$780
per traveller
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour

Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour

AU$87
per adult
Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour
Book your tour to explore Japan’s rich heritage, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and other must-see cultural landmarks

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

AU$780
per traveller
Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
1-Full Day Private Experience of Culture and History of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers

AU$780
per traveller
Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers
Private Customized 2 Full Days Tour in Kyoto for First Timers

Kyoto's Top City Highlights: 2-Day Private Tour Experience

AU$1,559
per traveller
Kyoto's Top City Highlights: 2-Day Private Tour Experience
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

AU$185
per traveller
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
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Our pick of the best Shimagamicho Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$174 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,538 reviews)
"Hotel good area noisy flyover at one end - but is near station."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$145 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
"Small room but great location. Public bath facilities are great."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$213 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,165 reviews)
"Good location from train station, shopping, and airport limousine bus"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
4 out of 5
Konohana, Shimaya 6-1-16, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,042 reviews)
"Great property!! The room was spacious for Japan. There is a Lawson on the first level. Walkable in good weather. If the weather is cold, rainy, and windy the walk to the hotel and universal sucks."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$148 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (995 reviews)
"Family of 4. Room was spacious. Each person got a bed of their own. Bed and pillows were not comfortable. They were so hard. Room came with the basic, mini fridge, hot water kennel, safe and blow dryer. Toilet was in a separate room from shower, tub and vanity, which was nice. All other necessities ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$307 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$307
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori ...
9/10 Wonderful! (433 reviews)
"Nothing to fault Love the spa"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimagamicho

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Shinkaichi

While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Culture Hall and Kobe Harborland.

Shinkaichi
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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.

Hyogo
Kobe Tower showing a sunset, skyline and a city

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city

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.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture

Kobe City Centre

5/5(21 area reviews)

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

Kobe City Centre
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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.

Nagata

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