Shimagamicho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen

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

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
Meriken Park featuring a city, a garden and modern architecture

Meriken Park

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

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
Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

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

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$258
per adult
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

AU$116
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

AU$21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

AU$71
per adult
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Picture 6 for Activity Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

AU$50
per adult
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
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Our pick of the best Shimagamicho 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$119 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$119
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,277 reviews)
"Excelentes instalaciones y muy accesible a Namba y Dotombori. Muy recomendable!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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$198 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$198
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (4,658 reviews)
"A very hotel with a lot of tourists . Superb location however it is very packed . Standard small Japan hotel size."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$165 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$165
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,682 reviews)
"Very good!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$168 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$168
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,219 reviews)
"Great hotel. Free breakfast is very good. Clean hotel. Helpful laundry."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$357 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$357
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,401 reviews)
"Very close to all the restaurants, shops and transportation especially to Kansas airport"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$178 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$178
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews)
"Pretty good staff and place. But room is a bit too small"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
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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 Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.

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 featuring a city, skyline and a high-rise building

Hatobacho

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

Hatobacho
Chinatown featuring markets, signage and street scenes

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 which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city

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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