Shimagamicho
Kobe
Visit Shimagamicho
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 relaxing 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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
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.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: English Stand Up Comedy Show at Osaka Comedy Club
Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Shimagamicho
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
We had a great experience here as a family. The location near Namba Station and Dotonbori made exploring Osaka so easy, and the room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Excellent value — we’d gladly stay here again!
Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Second stay with them and would gladly do so again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
We did not have the breakfast, wish the airport limousine/shuttle stopped in front of the hotel. Even if the pickup area was a block away, it was raining the day we left so we got wet along with the luggage. Otherwise convenient location and friendly staff and amenities.
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Clean room, subway access right down stairs, 24/7 kobini right on the second floor.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Breakfast smelt good but we chose other options. What the hotel could use being adjacent to Universal Studios is park map handouts. While universal has a website, the map is not intuitive to phone use. Having a map to carry around would be super useful. We were here 5 years ago and they had the maps ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World 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.
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.
Shimagamicho
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Orix Theater
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Station City
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Kobe Tower
- Namba Parks
- Pokemon Centre Osaka
