Shimamoto (島本町, Shimamoto-chō) is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

It has prospered for a long time as a key point of transportation from Kyoto Basin to Osaka Plain.

The town is named after the Shimamoto clan of the feudal era, who were famous for their skill in warfare, excellence in the arts, and intelligence.

Shimamoto Town is sandwiched between Tennozan and Otokoyama, and is the only transportation hub that does not require crossing the mountain on the road connecting Settsu and Yamashiro.

In addition, if you arrange 50 phrases from Ogura Hyakunin Isshu in the order of the words, the picture of Minase will be completed.

At sea level, Shakadake is the highest at 631.4 m, and the lowest is Takahama at 8.5 m. The town is served by two railway stations: Shimamoto and Minase.