Shinkaichi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Arima Onsen

5/5(4 reviews)

Arima Hot Springs 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights

NZ$719
Per adult
Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights
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Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

NZ$1,104
Per adult
Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
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Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe

NZ$1,866
Per adult
Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe
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Shin-Kobe: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental

NZ$88
Per adult
Shin-Kobe: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental
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Kobe Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

NZ$462
Per adult
Kobe Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Kobe Custom Full Day Tour

NZ$705
Per adult
Kobe Custom Full Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Shinkaichi Hotel Deals

APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
3 out of 5
4-2-9 Minamihon-cho, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$97 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$97
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,348 reviews)
"Subway station and family mart is right in the hotel! Staff was super polite and helpful to me and my husband who don’t speak Japanese. Every morning they give new necessities and bathing supplies and cleaning service was well. We will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$195 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$195
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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! (2,702 reviews)
"This property is very large and located near trains and shopping/dining. There were lots of amenities in the lobby. The rooms were not large, but they were quiet. We had reserved adjoining rooms for us and the kids, but they were not able to give us adjoining rooms and gave us rooms next to each ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35, Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$183 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$183
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,436 reviews)
"The property was very nice, staff was phenomenal and the location was perfect for if you’re visiting Universal!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
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 NZ$156 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$156
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Hotel room was spacious to our surprise."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka
4 out of 5
1-3-3 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$159 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$159
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,005 reviews)
"I’m impressed by service of staff. I’d booking Non smoking room which in the room have a smell of cigarette. Hotel staff offer to change the room immediately. Most if staff are friendly and have a service mind to assist you. The location also very convenient. Just above the subway station and can ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$344 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$344
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Great hotel near lots of eateries and shopping. Near several trains. Staff was nice and courteous, upgraded to an executive suite and so happy we did, room was larger, comfy bed, great view too. Breakfast was a great start to our day good assortment of food."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Swissotel Nankai 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, Meriken Park and Kobe Tower 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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