Suma Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Rokkosan Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kobe with a visit to Rokkosan Ski Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Meriken Park
Meriken Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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

Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
Great location and wonderful breakfast views
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Oriental Hotel Universal City
Rooms were clean, facilites were good. Breakfast buffet had lots of optiond
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Nice and close to airport
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
Great view!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Space and comfort in the first class room.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Suma Ward

Chitosecho
While there might not be top attractions in Chitosecho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Suma Sea World and Suma Aqualife Park Kobe.

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.

