Sushi Shimamoto
鮨 島本
Sushi in Motomachi & Harborland Area, Hyogo, 3 min walk from Kenchōmae Station
Our analysis
- #3of 6 sushi restaurants in Motomachi & Harborland Area
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥11,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 1
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Shimamoto is 3rd of the 6 sushi restaurants in Motomachi & Harborland Area. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥11,000 median of the 12 sushi restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 5 of the 45 sushi restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Motomachi & Harborland Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Ueda | #2 | ¥33,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kenchōmae | — |
| Kobe Sushi Kanesaka | #11 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyūkyoryūchi-Daimarumae | Wed |
| Sushi Shimamoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kenchōmae | Sun |
| Sushi Izuru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kenchōmae | — |
| Sushi Hamaiso | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Minatomotomachi | Wed |
| Fushimi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kenchōmae | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Sushi Shimamoto
- Call 078-335-2322 (+81-78-335-2322 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch CourseMost booked
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Nigiri CourseMost booked
17 dishes · 1 hr 15 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Hairy crab
- Eel
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner Course: 25,000 yen (tax included)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥8,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 5% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
| Opened | April 2016 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Kenchōmae Station.
Also near: Tachibana: 5 min · Motomachi: 6 min
- Leave Kenchōmae Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right onto Ikuta-shinmichi and walk 200 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Sushi Shimamoto.
Look for
鮨 島本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
KESXビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 島本兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通3-7-9 KESXビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-7-9 Shimoyamatedori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3-minute walk from Kobe City Subway Kencho-mae Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown), 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Shimamoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 5% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Shimamoto closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Shimamoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Shimamoto?
Kenchōmae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Tachibana Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.