Suma Ward
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 relaxing area.
Kobe Harborland
During your visit to Kobe, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kobe Harborland. 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.
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.
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.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Find out about the history of Awaji with a stop at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Suma Ward Hotel Deals
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 July 2024
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
I had a comfortable stay at Washington Hotel Kansai Airport. The room was spacious, much larger than I expected for an airport hotel. The location is excellent—just a short walk to the terminal and train station. Great choice for travelers catching early flights.
Reviewed on 30 October 2025
Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Breakfast smelt good but we chose other options. What the hotel could use being adjacent to Universal Studios is park map handouts. While universal has a website, the map is not intuitive to phone use. Having a map to carry around would be super useful. We were here 5 years ago and they had the maps ...
Reviewed on 31 October 2025
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Room was amazing & in a great location!
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Great base for USJ and pretty easy to get into Osaka for everything else, also to head over to Nara for a day trip. Excellent value for money.
Reviewed on 1 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Suma Ward
Nagata
Nagata is well-liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Hyogo
Discover the impressive Hyogo Daibutsu at Nōfuku-ji temple and explore Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine, both easily accessible from Hyogo Station. Shop at Kobe City Central Wholesale Market and Aeon mall for a diverse experience.
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.
Nankin-machi
Kobe's Chinatown, Nankin-machi, offers a variety of Chinese and Japanese food options, with over a hundred restaurants and shops. Explore the Chinese temple, three archways, and zodiac pavilion, while enjoying easy access to Motomachi train station.
Suma Ward
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Kobe Green Arena
- Sumaura Park
- Suma Beach
- Suma Rikyu Park
- Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
- Suma Marine Fishing Park
- Skymark Stadium
- Kobe Sports Park
- Universal Studios Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Kobe Harborland
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Nizigen Nomori Park
- Meriken Park
- Mount Rokko
- Port of Kobe
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kobe Tower
- Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Solaniwa-Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
- Osaka Bay
- Rinku Park
