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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

