Overview
Suma Aqualife Park was an aquarium formerly located within Suma Seaside Park in Suma-ku, Kobe, and known affectionately as "Sumasui." It opened in 1987 and long operated as the area's aquarium. It closed on 31 May 2023.
Highlights
- ●A Kobe aquarium in Suma-ku affectionately known as "Sumasui"
- ●An urban facility set within Suma Seaside Park
- ●A public aquarium with a history dating to its 1987 opening
- ●An institution tied to the local area that closed in 2023
History
Suma Aqualife Park opened in 1987. It stood within Suma Seaside Park in Suma-ku, Kobe. Operations ended on 31 May 2023, and the privatized Kobe Suma Sea World opened on the site on 1 June 2024.
Access
The facility was located within Suma Seaside Park in Suma-ku, Kobe, reachable from the Kobe urban area.
Best season
Set within the seaside Suma Seaside Park, the area around the former site is pleasant to stroll in the milder seasons.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from central Kobe to Suma Seaside Park in Suma-ku
- 2View the former site and its surroundings within the park
- 3Stroll along the seashore of the seaside park
- 4Stop by nearby visitor facilities
Did you know?
💡 The privatized Kobe Suma Sea World opened on the site on 1 June 2024.
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