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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Light Ticket
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Park Entry & Roundtrip Bus Transfer
Top hotels in Nishi
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
Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
It was a big room and relatively nice, but the furnishings were old, and there was heavy dust on one of the cabinet shelves. I would stay here again because the room rates were good and it was a nice area with all the shopping areas and restaurants. The subway station is an easy 2 - 3 minute ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel is located directly at the harbor in Kobe. Our room was spacious and clean and it had great view of the city and the harbor. ample parking is available. Excellent buffet breakfast & dinner are offered at the hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Wonderful hotel, with many choices of activities, etc to do.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
Clean room, great location.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
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.
Shimagamicho
Shimagamicho might not have many top sights, but Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
