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 culturally rich 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.
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in Suma Ward
Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Clean room, convenient location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Very close to USJ & the citywalk area. Clean rooms, staffs were friendly and helpful during check-in/out. Amenities were good - beside the usual bathroom amenities, water dispenser, microwave on every floor, coin laundry, currency exchange machine. The daily free simple cafe beverages were good ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Clean, spacious, modern room with well-equipped kitchen & laundry. Self check-in / check-out was easy. Onsen a great plus.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Very attentive staff Clean, quiet and comfortable room Better towels and mattress and this would likely be a 5 star hotel Very convenient to Universal Studios Very nice spa/onsen Breakfast buffet including western options quit good but a little pricey Definitely a good option when visiting ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Very clean and amazing big rooms with great service
Reviewed on 1 Feb 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.
