Nishi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Activities
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket
Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals!
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Our pick of the best 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 24 May 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Everything was top notch
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
ホテルは綺麗で清潔、朝食も種類豊富で味が濃くなく、美味しかったです。ただ、値段上仕方ありませんが、部屋は狭く、かつ、ユニットバスルームに臭いが あったのが減点でしょうか。それでも、値段を考えれば十分満足でした。
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey KOBE
사진보다도 넓고 깨끗해서 만족도 높았고 조식도 좋았어요 다음에 고베간다면 무조건 여기입니다
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Stayed here for the &TEAM concert and i had a lovely time! Thank you!
Reviewed on 7 July 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The rooms were a little tired but the rest of the hotel was magnificent. The location is perfect, try and get a room facing the Ferris wheel as night time is very pretty. The foyer is beautiful and always smells so fresh! The convenience store onsite had everything we needed including beautiful sandwiches ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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 of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
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.
Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
