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 relaxing 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.

Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

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.

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.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Things to do

Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host

Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local

Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen

NARUTO&BORUTO(shinobi-zato) Light Ticket
Top hotels in Nishi

LaLa Resort - Adults Only
Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Hotel Casabella Inn Kobe
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi

Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi 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.
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.
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Kobe Harborland
- Himeji Castle
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Meriken Park
- Mount Rokko
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kobe Tower
- Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
- Awaji World Park Onokoro
- Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm
- Izanagi Shrine