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.
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.
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.
Kobe University
Enjoy the student vibe at Kobe University as part of your travels around Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its 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.
Activities
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket
Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals!
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
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
Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
Large room. Good shower. Good service.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Staffs were super friendly and knowledgeable Giving excellent advices for where to tour around and how to get to places
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Like this hotel, very convenient and price is reasonable.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 Uontana Shopping Street 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.
Boojicho
Boojicho might not have many top sights, but Noevir Stadium Kobe and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
