Suma Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Suma Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kobe Harborland
During your visit to Kobe, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kobe Harborland. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in Suma Ward
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
We stayed at the hotel after a late night arrival at KIX, before going on to Osaka the next day. The hotel is in an ideal location, just a few minutes by train from the airport and just a few yards from the station in Izumisano. There are lots of restaurants nearby, as well as a market, making it ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
Really great hotel. Lovely staff who have upgraded us for our honeymoon. The view was stunning. We could see rinku town ferris wheel in the morning and the river side. The location was great! The room was clean and modern an had everything needed. I would 100000% recommend!! Thank you for a great ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Everything was great! Nice and clean! Breakfast buffet was definitely worth it and it’s right next to a train station as well as universal studios. Staff was kind and understanding
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Easy checkin, clean room, great staff. Location is across the street from USJ, part of the CityWalk. Train station is just outside the hotel, next to CityWalk.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Room was a great size and quiet. Staff were excellent. Water in shower didn’t get quite hot enough but was sufficient. Pillow was not good and bed was hard, woke up with a stiff neck. Would recommend but bring your own pillow.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts
We loved this hotel. So clean and the service was excellent
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
