Tarumi Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Find out about the history of Awaji when you spend time at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Mitsui Outlet Park
During your trip to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mitsui Outlet Park. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.
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.
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 Tarumi Ward
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe
My Japanese friend who lives in Kobe recommended this hotel and I am so happy to have followed her advice. The views of the Akashi Kaikyo bridge from the room (and the spacious bathroom) were stunning, especially at night when the bridge was illuminated. We had a corner room with a bathroom, in which ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
We have an early flight out of KIX, so we choose this hotel for the location. It was perfect. We had breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, Brassiere, and then walked one minute across the skywalk into Terminal 1. The breakfast was 10/10, lots of delicious fresh food. The restaurant also kept our luggage ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Food was a little on the expensive side . Otherwise a great place with a downtown free bus shuttle .
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, convenient location.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Quiet rooms. Close to so many shops,restaurants and excursions. Gorgeous lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
Excellent location, pleasant lobby, helpful staff and clean well-maintained rooms — but the rooms are very small. There’s barely space for belongings, and our double bed was against one wall so hard to get in or out. Otherwise a very pleasant stay. Nice Italian restaurant too.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tarumi Ward
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
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.
Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Castle.
Boojicho
Boojicho might not have many top sights, but Noevir Stadium Kobe and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nishi
When in Nishi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Akashi Castle or Kobe Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seishinchuo Station or Seishinminami Station.
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.
