Suma Ward
Kobe
Visit Suma Ward
Popular places to visit
Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
Make time to visit the sea life at Suma Aqualife Park Kobe during your trip to Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Kobe Green Arena
Catch an event at Kobe Green Arena during your trip to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Sumaura Park
Sumaura Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Suma Rikyu Park
After visiting Suma Rikyu Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium during your trip to Kobe. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host

Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local

Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen

Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Light Ticket

Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket

Kimetsu No Yaiba Anime Demon Slayer Riddle Walk
Top hotels in Suma Ward

Hotel Shasha Resort - Adults Only
TBH this was our first adult only “love” hotel experience in Japan. The location is amazing, right opposite the beach - but the room we had had no view. The hotel was really cheap (£34 per night when we booked), and the service is amazing. If you’ve ever done video Karaoke in Japan, it’s more like ...
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024

Oriental Hotel Universal City
Beautiful hotel and room. The front desk staff was particularly helpful when helping me with a local phone call. They were patient and courteous. The lounge has free hot dogs and gelato 530-9. This is lovely. They also offer free waffles/pancakes, ice cream, drinks, coffee, macarons, etc., from 2-9 ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
The room was enormous for Japan.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Very punctual and they get you to you room asap. So you don’t have to spend much time checking in. It was a breeze. And scheduling shuttle was easy also.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
Our stay here was amazing! Hotel was always clean and very close to the train. Staff were very helpful and very polite. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Very nice hotel providing convenient access to KIX Terminal 1.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Suma Ward

Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.

Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Hyogo
Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.

Shimagamicho
Shimagamicho might not have many top sights, but Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Sumaura Park
- Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
- Universal Studios Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Intex Osaka
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kobe Harborland
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Mount Rokko
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Kobe Tower
- Port of Osaka
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

