Nishi Travel Guide
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 relaxing area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket
Nijigen no Mori Day Trip from Osaka with Ticket and Lunch Coupon
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Top hotels in Nishi
LaLa Resort - Adults Only
"Very old hotel. Dark and run down."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
"Large room. Good shower. Good service."
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Kobe Portopia Hotel
"Loved this Hotel, couldn’t fault anything - will stay here when I’m in Kobe again. Thank you for looking after me so well."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
"Stayed just one night in Kobe to take a sake brewery tour (worth it!). This hotel is steps from the Shinkansen station so very easy access. Also a short train or cab ride from Sannomiya, the heart of the city. Had a pricey dinner at the Teppanyaki restaurant in the hotel but it was outstanding. Breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya
"고베 산노미야역 근처에 있어서 기타노이진칸, 모토마치와 매우 가까운 편입니다. 또 유명한 맛집인 이스즈베이커리, 스테이크랜드도 도보 5분 거리 내에 있어서 정말 편리하게 이용할 수 있었습니다! 호텔이 돈키호테 바로 앞에 있어서 기념품 구매도 용이합니다. 호텔 객실이나 내부도 리모델링 된 지 얼마 안되었는지 깔끔해서 편하게 쉬기 좋았어요. (방음도 생각보다 잘 되는 편!) 객실 청소도 나쁘지 않았습니다. 체크인/아웃은 셀프로 진행되고, 한국어로 가능해서 편하게 이용할 수 있었습니다. 물, 스킨케어세트, 마스크팩은 직원에게 요청하면 ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Iwaoka
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Iwaoka and surrounding area, you can visit Miki Horseland Park and Manyono Mori.
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 Culture Hall and Kobe Harborland.