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The summer pools on the vast grounds, with six water slides including a water roller coaster and Family Splash, are hugely popular. Guests praise the indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA as ideal for a child's first time in a pool, and say you can enjoy a full day by pairing it with Jikkai no Yu, one of the largest outdoor open-air baths in Kansai. Some also note that popular attractions have long waits in busy periods, so planning ahead and choosing when to go matter.
Kids Facilities
Family Room
Family Room
A Family Room with bunk beds that feel like a secret hideout. The 45 sq m type has large windows overlooking the park, while the 74 sq m type has a layout with a separate living room and bedroom. Both sleep 1 to 4 guests.
Indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA
Indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
An indoor pool with a shallow depth that is safe even for small children, with three slides (to use the slides, riders must be 102 cm or taller and weigh under 136 kg). The pool is open during the summer season only, from June 13 to September 23, 2026. Regular diapers cannot be worn, but swim diapers can.
- •Children of elementary school age and under cannot use the pool on their own and must be accompanied by an adult guardian
- •Regular diapers cannot be worn (swim diapers are allowed)
Kids Field
Kids Field
A kick-bike course for children aged 2 and up who have not yet started elementary school. A kick bike has no pedals and moves along as the rider kicks with their feet, and someone accompanies your child as they ride, so even little ones can make their riding debut with peace of mind. It can be used without a 1Day Pass.
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Overview
Nesta Resort Kobe is built around Hotel The Nesta & Spa, set inside a vast resort that brings together activities, pools and natural onsen. There are rooms that are easy picks for families with children, such as the hands-on Nature Rooms, designed to immerse you in the great outdoors, and the Family Rooms with bunk beds. Children's rates are divided into detailed categories by age; for example, children aged 4 and over who have not yet started elementary school are charged even when co-sleeping, so please check before booking.
Rooms
The hotel wing has themed rooms called Nature Rooms. The Nature Triple is 24 to 28 sq m and sleeps 1 to 3 guests, with three beds measuring 100 cm wide by 200 cm long. The Nature Triple 【S-type】 has a skip-floor layout with a raised platform where you can take off your shoes and relax, and it is recommended for families with small children. The Family Rooms (45 sq m and 74 sq m) have bunk beds that feel like a secret hideout and sleep 1 to 4 guests. There are also the Premier Terrace rooms (47.8 to 66.6 sq m, for 1 to 5 guests), where every bathtub is supplied with natural onsen water, 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 featuring pizza baked in a pizza oven imported directly from Italy, along with Japanese and Chinese dishes made with local ingredients. It is 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 served 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 and public holidays, including 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 aged 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. Only the open-air bath uses onsen water; 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 swap between evening and morning. Guests aged 12 and over pay a bathing tax of 150 yen per night. The grounds also have an onsen facility, Noten Spa Jikkai no Yu, where 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 futon bedding, meals, amenities or plan benefits. Children aged 4 and over who have not yet started elementary school are charged even when co-sleeping, so you will need to choose a plan with meals and futon bedding, or one with meals only. Children of elementary school age and under cannot use the pool on their own and must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Regular diapers cannot be worn in the water, but swim diapers can. The indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA is shallow and well suited to a young child's first time in a pool. Kids Field is a kick-bike course for children aged 2 and up who have not yet started elementary school; someone accompanies your child as they ride, so even little ones can make their riding debut with peace of mind. For activities in general, children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 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 bus 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 parking, for staying guests only. No reservation is 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Nesta Resort Kobe best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Nesta Resort Kobe?
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Parking: Free parking, for staying guests only. No reservation is required.
How do you get to Nesta Resort Kobe?
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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).
Can 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 must always be accompanied by a guardian aged 16 or over. Children aged 1 and under are also not counted in the number of people covered by the pool priority entry pass.
Can children join the activities on their own?
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Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over. For Wild Canoe (a two-person canoe), children of elementary school age and under need a companion aged 16 or over, and for Blaster Battlefield, children aged 8 and under need a companion aged 16 or over.
Are there play areas or play equipment for small children?
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There is the Kids Adventure Tower, a large play structure for small children, and the indoor kids' pool JAVAJAVA with the Fuwafuwa Kids Slider.
Is there a charge for co-sleeping?
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Co-sleeping is free for children up to age 3, but it does not include futon bedding, meals or amenities. Children aged 4 and over who have not yet started elementary school are charged even when co-sleeping, so you will need to choose a plan with meals and futon bedding, or one with meals only.
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