Suma Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Suma Ward
Popular places to visit
Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
Make time to visit the sea life at Suma Aqualife Park Kobe during your trip to Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Kobe Green Arena
Catch an event at Kobe Green Arena during your trip to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Suma Rikyu Park
After visiting Suma Rikyu Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
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
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Suma Ward
Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Breakfast is always the highlight here as well as the staff, which are always nice and professional. Room was a great fit for my family of 6.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Great Hotel! It is a great option if you arrive in the afternoon/evening as it is close by the airport. There is a Lawson close by & walking distance to the Outlets.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Nice amenities. Very close to the train station
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Clean room although slightly dated, we had issues charging our phones (very slow), but a decent size with 2 adults and 2 children.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Absolutely love this place down the views were impeccable the rooms are absolutely gorgeous and roomy we booked the 2 bedroom but there was also a tatami bed in the living room it over looks the osaka bay just fantastic, getting around osaka was fine as well but getting to universal was chefs kiss ...
Reviewed on 22 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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
