Overview
Kobe Suma Sea World is a public aquarium located within Suma Seaside Park in Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, which opened on June 1, 2024. Its predecessor was the municipal Suma Aqualife Park. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA).
Highlights
- ●A relatively new aquarium that opened in June 2024
- ●A seaside setting within Suma Seaside Park
- ●A facility succeeding the former Suma Aqualife Park
- ●A layout that includes an official hotel
History
Its predecessor was the municipal Suma Aqualife Park, which closed on May 31, 2023. The operation was privatized, and it reopened as Kobe Suma Sea World at its current location in June 2024. It is managed and operated by Granvista Hotels & Resorts of the Fujisankei group, whose Kamogawa Sea World in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, is a sister facility.
Access
The site lies within Suma Seaside Park in Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Head toward the park from the surrounding urban area.
Best season
As the facility is mainly indoors, it can be enjoyed year-round. Strolling to take advantage of the seaside setting is most comfortable in the milder seasons.
Map
34.6442, 135.1286 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the aquarium within Suma Seaside Park
- 2View the indoor exhibits in turn
- 3Explore the area around the adjoining official hotel
- 4Stroll through the seaside park
Did you know?
💡 The facility is nicknamed "Sumashī."
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