Shimagamicho
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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 culturally rich area.
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.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Osaka: English Stand Up Comedy Show at Osaka Comedy Club
Top hotels in Shimagamicho
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Well-maintained property walkable to Dotonbori - great location, top notch amenities, great breakfast selection, close to transport, etc. but it’s a box of a room which is standard in Japan so mentioning it seems irrelevant. However, it’s clean so what more could a traveler need.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Convenient location
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location, easy to get to everywhere with trains downstairs. It rained a few days while were we there but we had no problems because the trains were downstairs and we also travel through the underground walkways. Very convenient with tons of restaurants nearby and a supermarket downstairs that ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great hotel with an amazing view of Osaka. Staff were helpful in booking restaurants and helping navigate around Osaka. The hotel is close to the metro station about a 6 minute walk and a few stops from Namba station. The hotel itself is clean and the rooms are spacious and plenty of room if travelling ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Convenience
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Centrally located to a lot of amenities and walking distance to Osaka train station. Clean property and more room space.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimagamicho
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.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kobe City Centre
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.
Boojicho
Boojicho might not have many top sights, but Noevir Stadium Kobe and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
