Title: Shinkaichi Travel Guide: Best of Shinkaichi, Kobe Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shinkaichi](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinkaichi-Kobe-Hotels.0-n6347693-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shinkaichi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shinkaichi.d6347693.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shinkaichi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinkaichi.d6347693.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shinkaichi Travel Guide ## Kobe ## Visit Shinkaichi Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kobe travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Arima Onsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128418/e849890d-1d3d-40d7-962f-6894d5c48bf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arima-Onsen-Kita-Ward.d6128418.Attraction) ![甲子園球場 バックスクリーン](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076318/c0b0ea1f-53e2-4217-9046-ade00b7bcd4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanshin-Koshien-Stadium-Kobe.d6076318.Attraction) ![Kobe Harborland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273063/4e5263b9-f6f5-44c6-a625-c4d8b71c3775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Harborland-Kobe-City-Centre.d553248621562273063.Attraction) ![Port of Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246742/37b5ea09-5090-4623-ad21-af314a78c4ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Kobe-Chuo-Ward.d6246742.Attraction) ![Big Ferris Wheel and Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall located at Kobe port, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771454/56f4d518-887b-4ad7-a23c-8be836c94cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Anpanman-Childrens-Museum-Mall-Kobe.d553248621532771454.Attraction) ![Aerial view of Kobe City in Rokko Garden Terrace, Mount Rokko, Kobe, Japan; Shutterstock ID 439307617](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246650/c4f8ea95-eb8b-4963-92fa-0e4e0346ba2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rokko-Kobe.d6246650.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Universal Studio in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/227085/e5ec5c42-5aee-4de0-82bc-b926a4b233f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation £125 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) ![Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50173821/b771ce3e-fc4b-46c9-8a78-057ee0c87847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-miyajima-by-bullet-train-from-osaka.a50173821.activity-details) ![Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47936368/4a7f0aa7-c8fa-4bae-a8ac-698128a51b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket £9 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/9a9907ee-f30a-439b-a4a4-6a20ddec4b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-family-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details) ![Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/540748/8d720f3a-f8d7-4100-a7bf-01ac1a9ac248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Absolute Osaka Food Tour £132 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/absolute-osaka-food-tour.a540748.activity-details) [See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Shinkaichi ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/2d940585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £53 30 Mar - 31 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,806 reviews) Excellent stay at APA. Rooms are quite small but good. Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Situated very close to Namba station and Dotonbori. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347693) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/0a0c6fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £96 31 Mar - 1 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,961 reviews) Great location to subway system-hotel overall was perfect! Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347693) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/d76e654e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £95 27 Apr - 28 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,460 reviews) The location is 5 stars. Covered walkway to Osaka Train Station, easy for travellers with luggages. In a building where Uniqlo and host of products resides. Lots of food option within the same building. Pokemon store at Dimaru which is 5 mins covered walkway walking distance. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347693) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/3753cce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £142 23 Apr - 24 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,519 reviews) Beautiful property. Breakfast was decent. Check in staff was little cold. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347693) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/3d8b3e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £91 12 Apr - 13 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,361 reviews) Everything was exceptional. Clean room, variety of food was delicious. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347693) ![Centara Grand Hotel Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87810000/87802600/87802517/e0b052f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33 Osaka Osaka Prefecture £161 27 Apr - 28 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,702 reviews) The spa was awesome, perfect after a day of walking around. The Whiskey Nova restaurant was really good and a great relaxing experience after a long day in crowds. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=87802517&PinnedHotelID=87802517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347693) [See all 2,249 properties in Shinkaichi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6347693) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hyogo.dx500662) ![Hatobacho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10180/65a408c9-6a2c-4096-a5cc-c7054b44b06c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hatobacho If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hatobacho.dx553248635976382848) ![Nankin-machi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/4c903f5a-785c-46b6-8699-503c17c2ff6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Nankin-Machi.dx6347503) ![Kobe City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102786/a1f4ee75-4694-4b5e-8f6c-8e4dd953e5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Sannomiya Shrine. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kobe-City-Centre.dx553248633981723930) ![Sannomiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347483/b80ad61b-bf83-4490-a282-a00182426364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sannomiya 4.5/5(16 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Sannomiya.dx6347483) ![Kitano](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347501/bae626e4-bdde-421c-b9f5-69d9ccac2306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kitano You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kitano.dx6347501) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Shinkaichi Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app