Title: Tarumi Ward Travel Guide: Best of Tarumi Ward, Kobe Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tarumi Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarumi-Ward-Kobe-Hotels.0-n553248635974901140-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Tarumi Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tarumi-Ward.d553248635974901140.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tarumi Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarumi-Ward.d553248635974901140.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tarumi Ward Travel Guide ## Kobe ![Osaka which includes food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174721-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka featuring food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174727-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174736-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka which includes food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174740-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka featuring food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174745-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tarumi Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kobe travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Akashi Kaikyo Bridge featuring modern architecture, a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69875-Akashi-Kaikyo-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akashi Kaikyo Bridge See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akashi-Kaikyo-Bridge-Tarumi-Ward.d6102770.Attraction) ![Mitsui Outlet Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502335-mitsui-outlet-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mitsui Outlet Park During your trip to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mitsui Outlet Park. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mitsui-Outlet-Park-Tarumi-Ward.d553248621583444255.Attraction) #### Maiko Maritime Promenade Find out about the history of Kobe when you spend time at Maiko Maritime Promenade. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maiko-Maritime-Promenade-Tarumi-Ward.d802135599973445632.Attraction) #### Tamonji Temple Tamonji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamonji-Temple-Tarumi-Ward.d553248621562273054.Attraction) #### Bridge Exhibition Center You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bridge Exhibition Center in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridge-Exhibition-Center-Tarumi-Ward.d553248621562272754.Attraction) #### Tenporinji Temple Tenporinji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tenporinji-Temple-Tarumi-Ward.d553248621584289356.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Volleyball in Osaka & Kyoto with locals!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144366/aaffce70-94ec-4e8c-98ff-063aca2ab2a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals! £5 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volleyball-in-osaka.a48144366.activity-details) ![Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48868742/7e77d0b1-09f1-4e61-8ba0-698597d7ab66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen £120 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobes-harmony-mountains.a48868742.activity-details) ![Kobe : Private Custom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47526677/c5ad5e57-0831-4d7a-a7b9-908a2e5902c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible) £92 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobe-private-custom-tour-excursion-to-osaka-kyoto-possible.a47526677.activity-details) ![Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46262770/7a724ca2-36a6-42b3-829d-aefbd91fcce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host £137 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-experience-kobes-best-gems-with-a-local-host.a46262770.activity-details) ![Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46313978/8eada676-58fe-40c9-89fa-aa0b40831c26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local £137 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-kobe-port-best-of-kobe-with-a-local.a46313978.activity-details) ![Old Town Nagata Tour with Sushi Roll Making](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50286599/a9f5716c-67e5-4365-afe3-49c684b4a65b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Town Nagata Tour with Sushi Roll Making £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/old-town-nagata-tour-with-sushi-roll-making.a50286599.activity-details) [See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Tarumi Ward ![Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8121400/8121314/3cfaa369_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe 18-11 Higashi Maiko-cho Kobe Hyogo-ken Stay at this beach hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nizigen Nomori Park and Mitsui Outlet Park are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (813 reviews) The room is too hot. With the window open, train and motorcycle are very noisy. Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=8121314&PinnedHotelID=8121314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974901140) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=8121314&PinnedHotelID=8121314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974901140) ![Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33630000/33629900/33629819/c66e05cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya 5-2-3, Asahidori, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo £36 18 Jan - 19 Jan Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) ホテルは綺麗で清潔、朝食も種類豊富で味が濃くなく、美味しかったです。ただ、値段上仕方ありませんが、部屋は狭く、かつ、ユニットバスルームに臭いがあったのが減点でしょうか。それでも、値段を考えれば十分満足でした。 Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=33629819&PinnedHotelID=33629819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974901140) ![Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34600/34536/5a7c7b88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport 1, Senshu-kuko Kita Tajiri Osaka-fu £97 23 Jan - 24 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tajiri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,949 reviews) I didn't know that they have North and South buidlings. I have stayed there several times, but I always stayed in the North. Elevators in the North stop at the 2nd floor. You can to go a convenient store (Lawson) and also at the same floor as the two train station (JR and Nankai). Airline check-in ... Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=34536&PinnedHotelID=34536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974901140) ![ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209600/1209540/bf0ee05e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG 1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo £58 16 Feb - 17 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The staff were very friendly, the room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom was fine - a great shower - if a little bit dated. The location was absolutely perfect...steps from the shinkansen station and an easy walk to downtown. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1209540&PinnedHotelID=1209540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974901140) ![Kobe Portopia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7100/7063/e44b5cc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe Portopia Hotel 10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken £54 2 Feb - 3 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews) Like this hotel, very convenient and price is reasonable. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=7063&PinnedHotelID=7063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974901140) ![Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891100/891029/7daf676a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel 5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken £55 19 Jan - 20 Jan Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews) The rooms were a little tired but the rest of the hotel was magnificent. The location is perfect, try and get a room facing the Ferris wheel as night time is very pretty. The foyer is beautiful and always smells so fresh! The convenience store onsite had everything we needed including beautiful sandwiches ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Suma-Ward.dx553248635974904703) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f65e61fe9dd42cad904c321c4f125fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Nagata.dx3000729991) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kanigasaka Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kanigasaka.dx3000729967) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cb781010a6dd9b5a298dc3e63d654edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nishi When in Nishi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Glycopia Kobe or Kobe Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seishinchuo Station or Seishinminami Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Nishi.dx553248635975724423) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4048d1eae407bf6ebae89cbb60b08b3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1801520) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hyogo.dx500662) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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