Suma Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Suma Ward
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
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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
Loved the breakfast buffet. Got lots of option with tradi
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
Great location and wonderful breakfast views
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
yes ,and the staffs was very helpful. I will stay at this hotel whenever I am in Osako, as welll I recommend it to my friends. Thanks for everything and God bless!!!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
PROS = wonderful location from two train stations (5 min walk to either JR Bentencho or Osaka Metro Chuo); super spacious room with four beds; separate toilet and bath; FamilyMart across the hotel entrance; hotel is in a building that also houses a Burger King, McDonald’s, a French bakery, grocery ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
It’s affordable, clean, convenient.
Reviewed on 4 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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
