Sunrise Road, a new area where visitors can enjoy baby carriages and team battles “Sunrise Road” is a new area developed on approximately 20,000 m2 of the east area, starting with “Blaster Battlefield” that opened on February 14, “Rising Buggy” and “Candy Cart” on March 17, and “Rising Buggy Level S” and “Nesta Buggy Tour” on April 17. Rising Buggy Level S” and “Nesta Buggy Tour” opened on April 17, bringing the total number of activities to five. Rising Buggy Level S The newest activity, “Rising Buggy Level S,” is a two-seater baby carriage that tickles the adventurous spirit of adults. The driver must have a driver’s license, and passengers must be at least 6 years old and 110 cm tall. Guests drive their own vehicles through logs and uneven terrain on a real off-road course. The sense of accomplishment is sure to increase as they overcome even the slightly rough terrain with their adrenaline pumping at maximum. Nesta Buggy Tour This activity takes you out of the area and around the Nesta Resort Kobe. The Nesta Buggy Tour is also limited to drivers with a driver’s license, and passengers must be at least 4 years old and over 95 cm in height. The tour takes about 40 minutes and covers a total distance of about 8 km, and can be experienced without a 1-Day Pass. Rising Buggy and Candy Kart On the other hand, “Rising Buggy” and “Candy Kart” can be ridden without a driver’s license. The Rising Buggy is a one-person baby carriage for ages 10 and up and for riders 130 cm and taller. The gas pedal, brake, and steering wheel are controlled by hand and fingers, and even beginners can try it without much difficulty. However, the vibration of the engine and the feeling of speed are authentic! Ride through the ups and downs and curves with a sense of excitement. Rising Buggy Candy Cart Blaster Battlefield This is a renewed version of the popular “Gun Battle the Real” attraction. The artificial turf has evolved into a field where you can actively move around. The world-famous shooting toy brand “Nerf” is sponsoring the event. Battles are team competitions with time limits. The winner is the team that keeps flying more flags in their position while aiming at their rivals’ flags with the “Nerf Blaster,” which can fire darts. The game is for ages 7 and up (children ages 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older).
Activities for small children are concentrated in the West Area Activities for small children are concentrated in the West Area. At “Animal Friends,” visitors can enjoy interacting with animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, and ponies. Babies are also allowed to enter, making it popular with families. The “Sky Jungle,” for ages 5 and up, offers a “Thrill Course” for visitors 120 cm and taller, a “Fun Course” for visitors 100 cm and taller, and a small “Zip Line. Children must be at least 5 years old, and children under 7 years old must be accompanied by a person at least 16 years old. The “Kids Adventure Tower” near the Sky Jungle is a large playground that does not require a 1-Day Pass. The tower is packed with features that allow children to climb to great heights, slide down wiggly slides, and conquer complex playground equipment. Animal Friends Sky Jungle Kids Adventure Tower
Sunshine Up Field” is a great spot for a short break when the weather is unstable or hot. It features the indoor virtual sports “Legend Sports Heroes,” a fluffy playground equipment “Kids Air Gym,” a “Kids Field” where kids can ride bikes, billiards, table tennis, and a game corner. At Legendary Sports Heroes, visitors can try their hand at nine virtual sports, including baseball, soccer, and archery. Visitors with a 1-Day Pass can enjoy any game they like for 30 minutes at a time, as many times as they like. Incidentally, Sunshine Upfield is located near the “Water Fort” pool area. This year, the pool will be open from June 13, so it would be a good idea to visit with the whole family before the summer vacation.
From easy lunches to authentic BBQ. Introducing food and beverage outlets in the park and hotel. Meals can be enjoyed at restaurants in the park, hotel, and Jukai no Yu. GLAMP BBQ PARK, located in the west area of the park, is an outdoor facility where you can enjoy authentic BBQ in the great outdoors. Three types of plans are available: standard, special, and premium plans (4,400 yen, 5,500 yen, and 8,800 yen per person) that include meat and vegetables, as well as a children’s plan (1,650 yen) and individual menu items. During lunch time (GLAMP LUNCH), guests can also enjoy casual dishes such as hamburgers (1,400 yen or 1,650 yen with fries and drink, 1,000 yen for kids’ plate) and pork curry (1,500 yen with drink). ALL DAY DINING GRANDISH, located in Hotel The Nesta & Spa, offers a buffet for morning and dinner and a la carte for lunch. Lunch items include hamburgers and steaks, and a salad bar and drink bar can be added as a set. The hot hamburgers served on the griddle are memorable for both children and adults.
A day trip is a waste! We have seen the main hotel and villas with pool. Nesta Resort Kobe” is the place to stay and play for two days and one night, whether you enjoy the park to the fullest for two days or enjoy the park on the first day + Jukkai no Yu on the second day. There are six lodging facilities in the park, including “Hotel The Nesta & Spa,” “Premier Terrace,” “Maisonette Suite Villa,” “Royal Suite Villa,” “Glamping Cabin,” and “Casual Cottage,” so you can choose where to stay according to the number of people and travel style. Hotel The Nesta & Spa Renovated in 2024, Hotel The Nesta & Spa is a large hotel with 109 rooms. The rooms are designed to look like they are in a forest, with a view of nature from the windows. The venue for the morning buffet and dinner buffet is “ALL DAY DINING GRANDISH. The dinner buffet, in particular, offers a wide variety of dishes made with brand-name meats and other luxury ingredients. Morning Buffet Dinner Buffet (Spring Menu) If you want to eat Japanese food for dinner, go to “Japanese Cuisine Sazanka”. You can enjoy it by making a reservation for a stay with a Japanese Kaiseki meal plan or by calling at least 3 days in advance (reservations are required only for dinner). The menu is tailored to the season, and on the day of our visit, we enjoyed sea bream sashimi from Akashi, Kobe pork stewed in Koshu, and other delicacies from the sea and mountains of Hyogo Prefecture. Royal Suite Villa The “Royal Suite Villa” is a luxurious accommodation facility that offers an extraordinary experience. A luxurious mansion with a heated swimming pool can be rented out in its entirety. The villa can accommodate up to eight guests, including up to three small dogs per villa. Royal Suite Villa C, one of the four villas, is currently under renovation, and is scheduled to reopen in summer or fall 2026 with a Japanese-style concept.
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