Nada Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Nada Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm
Enjoy an outing to Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm during your stay in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Kobe Ōji Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Kobe Ōji Zoo during your travels in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Mount Maya
You can take time to visit Mount Maya during your travels to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Rokko Garden Terrace
You can learn about the history of Kobe when you stop by Rokko Garden Terrace. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Things to do
Takedao Railway Hike and Ikeda Torii Gate Tour
Private Calligraphy Experience near Arima Onsen, Kobe.
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Private Tour in the Largest Sake Brewery in Japan
Top hotels in Nada Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
This hotel was great for value and location. The rooms are rather small but are very clean and nicely outfitted and I’m glad I was staying solo. I was excited about the pool on the roof and was surprised to find it wasn’t open to anyone (and they didn’t tell me in advance or even at check in). Even ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great location, shopping mall below the hotel and nearby, a block away from airport limousine bus. Hotel room and amenities is great for our needs.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
we’re arrived late night at the KIX. I messaged them before we arrived. The staff responded right away. All the staff are very friendly. The location is very convenient. Only 9 minutes walk to Dotonbori. Also Namba Station just down stairs.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
This was the best hotel I’ve ever been to. Great options for breakfast, staff were super friendly and accommodating. Location was excellent, overall an amazing place to stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Great room, reasonable size, awesome staff and great Breakfast. Would stay here again for sure
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great room; gorgeous views and access to the Exec Lounge was fabulous.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nada Ward
Mikagechō
While Mikagechō may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kobe Ōji Zoo and Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Motomachi Shopping Street, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
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.
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.
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.
