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.
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.
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Things to do
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
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
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
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 May 24, 2025
Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
Upgraded room was spacious and nice.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Everything was fantastic!
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The hotel was beautiful! The bed was not very comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
Room was clean, spacious, offered a laundry mat, and was close to many different attractions in Kobe! It is a place I would book again! Check in process was very easy, and a very convenient 7/11 next door for any late night snacks! A great place to spend a few nights!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Kanigasaka
While there might not be top attractions in Kanigasaka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akashi Castle and Uontana Shopping Street.
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.
Hyogo
Get to know Hyogo and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
