Kobe Suma Sea World
神戸須磨シーワールド
An aquarium opened in 2024 and the only place in western Japan to see orca shows. It grew out of the former Suma Beach Aquarium.
Kobe Suma Sea World was converted from the Kobe City Suma Beach Aquarium and opened in June 2024. It is run by the team that operates Kamogawa Sea World. Its centerpiece is the orca (killer whale) show venue, Orca Stadium. The aquarium also has dolphin shows, exhibits themed on the Seto Inland Sea, a family interactive zone, and a seaside resort hotel. Adult admission starts at about ¥3,100 and varies by date. It is best to buy tickets in advance on the official website and check show times first. It is about a 5-minute walk from JR Suma-Kaihin-Koen Station, or about 10 minutes from Sanyo Tsukimiyama Station. Weekends and summer vacations are crowded, and front-row seats may get splashed.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Sumaura Sanjo Yuen
- Meriken Park & Kobe Harborland
- Sorakuen Garden
- Nankinmachi Chinatown
- Kobe Former Foreign Settlement
- Kobe City Museum
- Ikuta Shrine
- Kitano Ijinkan