Nishi Ward in Kobe City was formed in 1982 by the merger of several towns. Located at the westernmost edge of Kobe, it is a townscape rich in nature. Recently, the construction of new towns has led to the creation of many new homes, and the population has increased, making it the most populous ward in Kobe. Agriculture was the main industry in this area, but with the creation of industrial parks, precision machinery factories have increased in number, and now industry is thriving. Nishi Ward has a long history, with the Yoshida Ruins and Ozuka Tomb, where you can feel the history, and many traditional performing arts are still being passed down. It is an area that has been developed while retaining its old-fashioned charm, making it an easy place to live.