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
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Staff helpful
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
Nothing in particular
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Staff was really helpful and room was spotless. Breakfast had lots of choices and was very good. Shuttle to and from KIX was convenient. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Great onsen offering
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Very convenient location, delicious food, great and friendly staff. Bed is so comfortable as well
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward Travel Guide
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Sumaura Park
- Suma Beach
- Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
- Suma Rikyu Park
- Kobe Sports Park
- Skymark Stadium
- Universal Studios Japan
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kobe Harborland
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Port of Kobe
- Rokkosan Ski Area
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Kobe Tower
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Solaniwa-Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
