Nishi
Kobe
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 culturally rich 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.
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.
Rokkosan Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kobe with a visit to Rokkosan Ski Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Things to do
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Light Ticket
Table Tennis in Osaka & Kobe with Local Players!
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Nishi Hotel Deals
LaLa Resort - Adults Only
We liked our stay there, and the staff are accodating and very friendly. Plus the room are neat, just don't like the smell of tabaco, and as a foreigner it's hard to figure out all the buttons they have, but except that. we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Reviewed on May 24, 2025
Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
Large room. Good shower. Good service.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
Clean room, great location.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Location is great - right next to Shin Kobe station - don’t worry you can’t hear a thing - Also right next to cable car to the herb garden -a must do trip Good access to shops restaurants Liked the hotel tea lounge Did not like smell of smoking in corridors / room
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Good rooms and great views. Great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Nishi
Kanigasaka
While there might not be top attractions in Kanigasaka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Castle.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and hop on the metro to see more the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
Chitosecho
While Chitosecho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kobe Suma Sea World and Suma Aqualife Park Kobe.
Hyogo
Discover the impressive Hyogo Daibutsu at Nōfuku-ji temple and explore Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine, both easily accessible from Hyogo Station. Shop at Kobe City Central Wholesale Market and Aeon mall for a diverse experience.
Nagata
Nagata is well-liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around.
Nishi
- Arima Onsen
- Himeji Castle
- Kobe Harborland
- Himeji Central Park
- Port of Kobe
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Rokkosan Ski Area
- Mount Rokko
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Setonaikai National Park
- Kobe Tower
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Awaji World Park Onokoro
- Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
