Nishi Travel Guide

Kobe

A coastal cityscape with a clear sky, a roundabout, and a body of water in the distance.
A coastal landscape with a large suspension bridge, a beach, and a distant mountain range.

Stay near popular Nishi attractions

Shokaiji Temple

Shokaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront in this trendy area.
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Things to do

Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

£82
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

£50
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

£135
per adult
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
Kobe : Private Custom Tour

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

£96
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

£17
per adult
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience
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Nijigen no Mori Day Trip from Osaka with Ticket and Lunch Coupon

£122
per adult
Nijigen no Mori Day Trip from Osaka with Ticket and Lunch Coupon
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Top hotels in Nishi

LaLa Resort - Adults Only

LaLa Resort - Adults Only

3 out of 5
Nishi-ku Ikawadanicho Befu 1768-1 Kobe HYOGO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £28 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£28
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akashi Park and Akashi Castle are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (66 reviews)
"Very old hotel. Dark and run down."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

LaLa Resort - Adults Only
Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel

Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5-6-3 Kojidai, Nishi-ku Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £51 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£51
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skymark Stadium and Kobe Green Arena are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"Large room. Good shower. Good service."

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £50 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£50
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,171 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £66 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£66
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is £33 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£33
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (553 reviews)
"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is £53 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£53
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Monterey KOBE
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Where to stay in Nishi

Find the best Nishi areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

Sannomiya

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

Kobe City Centre

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A historic building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and a paved area.
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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.

A traditional Japanese sake brewery interior with wooden barrels, a large wooden barrel in the center, and a sign with information in Japanese.

Higashinada

Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

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