Shinkaichi Travel Guide

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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

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

AU$11
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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
Explore the best spots of Arashiyama / Nara in a One Day Private Tour from Kyoto

Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

AU$780
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure
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
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
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
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Our pick of the best Shinkaichi Hotel Deals

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$143 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,020 reviews)
"The room is tiny and best for 1 person but location is number 1! Limo bus to here was so easy."

Reviewed on 13 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$211 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 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! (4,185 reviews)
"Excellent location if you're a tourist as transportation was easy to kyoto, nara, and kobe if you wish to explore those cities! It is connected to a mall so very convenient to buy food for and meals for the next day if needed I.e. Early breakfast. There are.multiple grocery stores below the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 13 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
The price is AU$176 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 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! (1,101 reviews)
"Clean comfortable rooms in a convenient location right across the street from Universal City Walk. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were all very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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$164 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 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! (1,055 reviews)
Great stay.
"Great room, spacious, modern and super clean. Great staff at breakfast. Decoration are a bit basic but enough to get your kids excited."

Reviewed on 11 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$301 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$301
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! (534 reviews)
"Hotel was nice, onsen was great. Its proximity to the train station was a plus"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$174 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,364 reviews)
"Great location to dining, walking distance to shopping and train station. Larger room than other hotels I've stayed in with comfortable beds. I regret going to the breakfast buffet; not worth the price. But I'd stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around 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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World 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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Sannomiya

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

Sannomiya
Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.

Kitano

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