Suma Ward Travel Guide
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
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals!
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Top hotels in Suma Ward
Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
Hotel room was great! Clean big and comfortable! For the price it is well worth it!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
The room at the Washington was spotless. The service was outstanding. They even had English-speaking staff available for visitors to check in with super quickly. I loved it. We'll stay there again.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
We loved our stay here. Front desk staff was amazing and very helpful. Hotel is beautiful. Location is amazing.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Very good hotel, easy to walk to the park, lovely staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Room was 10th floor and nice airport run away view. Clean room and enough drinks
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
