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Nesta Resort Kobe
forumWhat families say
Guests are especially keen on the summer pools spread across the vast grounds, with 6 water slides including a water roller coaster and Family Splash. Families praise the indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA as ideal for a child's first time in a pool, and say that combining it with Jikkai no Yu, one of the largest open-air baths in Kansai, makes for a full day out. Some also report long waits for the popular attractions in peak season, so planning ahead and choosing your dates carefully matters.
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Kids Facilities
Family Room
Family Room
A family room with bunk beds that feel like a secret hideout. The 45 sq m version has a wide window looking out over the park, while the 74 sq m version has a layout with the living area separated from the bedroom. Both sleep 1 to 4 guests.
Indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA
Indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
A shallow indoor pool safe for small children, with three slides (to use the slides, children must be at least 102 cm tall and weigh under 136 kg). The pool is open in summer only, from June 13 to September 23, 2026. Diapers cannot be worn in the pool, but swim diapers can.
- •Children of elementary school age and under cannot use the pool on their own; an adult guardian must accompany them
- •Diapers cannot be worn in the pool (swim diapers can be used)
Kids Field
Kids Field
A kick-bike course for children from age 2 up to those who have not yet started elementary school. A kick bike is a pedal-less bicycle that children push along with their feet, and children can have someone accompany them, so even little ones can make their cycling debut with peace of mind. It can be used without a 1-Day Pass.
Overview
Nesta Resort Kobe is an accommodation complex centered on Hotel The Nesta & Spa, set within a vast resort with activities, pools and natural onsen. Rooms that are easy to choose for a stay with children include the experience-focused Nature Rooms, which immerse you in the natural surroundings, and the Family Rooms with bunk beds. Rates are divided into detailed categories by a child's age — children ages 4 and over who have not yet started elementary school are charged even when co-sleeping — so please confirm before booking.
Rooms
The hotel wing has themed rooms called Nature Rooms. The Nature Triple is 24 to 28 sq m for 1 to 3 guests, with three beds 100 cm wide by 200 cm long. Nature Triple
S-type
has a skip-floor layout with a raised platform where you can take off your shoes and relax, and the hotel recommends it for families with small children. The Family Rooms, with bunk beds like a secret hideout, come in 45 sq m and 74 sq m versions for 1 to 4 guests. There are also the Premier Terrace rooms (47.8 to 66.6 sq m, for 1 to 5 guests), all of which have natural onsen water supplied to the bathtub, and the Maisonette Suite Villa (86 sq m, for 2 to 4 guests) with a wood-burning stove and a terrace.
Dining
Dinner is a buffet with pizza baked in a pizza oven imported directly from Italy, alongside Japanese and Chinese dishes made with local ingredients, served from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (last order 9 p.m.). Breakfast is a Japanese and Western morning buffet, normally from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. (last order 9:30 a.m.), and from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (last order 9:30 a.m.) on weekends, public holidays and certain designated days. Children's prices for the morning buffet are 2,100 yen before tax for elementary school children and 1,500 yen before tax for children ages 4 and over who have not yet started elementary school.
Baths and Onsen
The communal bath Mizuho no Yu on the second floor of the hotel draws on the natural onsen Makiyama Himorogi no Yu, which flows at 340 liters per minute. The onsen water is used only in the open-air bath; the indoor bath is heated water. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the men's and women's baths are swapped between evening and morning. Guests ages 12 and over pay a bathing tax of 150 yen per night. There is also an onsen facility on the grounds, Noten Spa Jikkai no Yu, and an additional charge applies to use the koshiki mushigama (a traditional steam kiln used with clothing on). The family bath is currently closed because of an equipment problem.
Family-Friendly Features
Co-sleeping is free for children up to age 3, but it does not include a futon, meals, amenities or plan benefits. Children ages 4 and over but under school age are charged even when co-sleeping, so you will need to choose a plan with meals and a futon, or with meals only. Children of elementary school age and under cannot use the pool on their own; an adult guardian must accompany them. Diapers cannot be worn in the water, but swim diapers can. The indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA is shallow and suits a young child's first time in a pool. Kids Field is a kick-bike course for children from age 2 up to those under school age; children can have someone accompany them, so even little ones can make their cycling debut with peace of mind. For activities in general, children under 7 must be accompanied by someone age 16 or over.
Access
By car, the resort is about 2 minutes from the Miki-higashi Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway, close to the expressway exit. By public transport, it is about 20 minutes by Shinki Zone Bus from Midorigaoka Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, though that service is scheduled to run on weekends and public holidays only. From JR Sannomiya Station, a paid direct bus from the Shinki Bus Terminal takes about 40 minutes. Parking is free for staying guests, with 3,000 spaces and no reservation required.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 894-60 Hosokawa-cho Taruho, Miki, Hyogo 673-0703 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 90 minutes from the OCAT bus stop at JR Namba Station, via the Higashi-Umeda Station bus stop (paid service). About 40 minutes by direct bus from Sannomiya (paid service). |
| trainNearest station | Midorigaoka Station (Hyogo) |
| local_parkingParking | Free for staying guests only. No reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-570-00-5000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://nesta.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our children use the pool on their own?
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No. Children of elementary school age and under cannot use the pool on their own, and a guardian age 16 or over must always accompany them. Children age 1 and under are also not counted toward the number of people covered by the pool priority-entry pass.
Can children take part in the activities on their own?
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Children under 7 must have someone age 16 or over with them to take part. For Wild Canoe (2-seater), children of elementary school age and under need an accompanying person age 16 or over, and for Blaster Battlefield, children age 8 and under need one.
Are there play areas or play equipment for younger children?
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Yes. There is a large play structure for young children called Kids Adventure Tower, and the indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA, which has an inflatable kids' slide.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (a Japanese booking site), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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