Shimagamicho Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Shimagamicho
Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
You can take time to visit Arima Onsen during your travels to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Katsuo-ji, Minoo Falls, Todai-ji, Arashiyama & Nara Park Day Tour
Kyoto & Nara: Nara Park, Fushimi Inari & Arashiyama Day Trip
Top hotels in Shimagamicho
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Everything was excellent except there wasn't safety box
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Spacious room, Great location, Clean, and Friendly and Helpful staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean rooms, excellent location. The most impressive aspect was the sound insulation. Sometimes in hotels, I can hear people's voices or the toilet flushing, etc. However in this hotel, I could not hear anything. My colleagues stayed in the
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean rooms, nice views, great location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
everything was good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Location: About a 14-minute walk from Namba Station. Pro tip: if you use Google Maps, it routes you through paths with elevators instead of stairs — so you won’t have to drag your luggage up and down train station steps (a small win after a long flight). The hotel is conveniently located in Namba. ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 Kobe City Museum.
Boojicho
Boojicho might not have many top sights, but Noevir Stadium Kobe and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
