Tarumi Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A suspension bridge with two towers, spanning over a body of water with a cityscape in the background.
A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a bike path, and modern buildings in the background.
A large suspension bridge spanning a body of water with a hilly landscape in the background.
A large suspension bridge spanning a wide river, with a modern building complex in the foreground.
A large suspension bridge spanning a body of water with a clear sky.

Stay near popular Tarumi Ward attractions

A suspension bridge with two towers, spanning over a body of water with a cityscape in the background.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

8.8/10 (145 reviews)
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
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Activities

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

AU$26
per adult
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

AU$100
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe: Nunobiki Falls Morning Guided Hike

Kobe: Nunobiki Falls Morning Guided Hike

AU$193
per adult
Kobe: Nunobiki Falls Morning Guided Hike
Kobe : Private Custom Tour

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

AU$181
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

AU$164
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
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Nijigen no Mori Day Trip from Osaka with Ticket and Lunch Coupon

AU$241
per adult
Nijigen no Mori Day Trip from Osaka with Ticket and Lunch Coupon
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Our pick of the best Tarumi Ward Hotel Deals

Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

4 out of 5
18-11 Higashi Maiko-cho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$122 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$122
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 Sun Yat-Sen Memorial ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"We are able to see the bridge."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

4 out of 5
1, Senshu-kuko Kita Tajiri Osaka-fu
The price is AU$195 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$195
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$72 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$72
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (608 reviews)
"Bon emplacement, chambre typique et très confortable. Excellent service."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$102 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$102
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,295 reviews)
"ポートピアホテルは機会が有れば宿泊したいと思っていました。 スタッフ対応ローケーションは最高でした ただ気になったのがもう少しアップデートと バスタブの排水口の錆びシンクのまわりに カビの様なものが目につきました。 でもまた宿泊したいと思います ありがとうございました。"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

4.5 out of 5
1-13-11 Nanko-Kita Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is AU$109 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$109
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the hotel. Was able to get a shuttle right from the airport to the hotel. Also shuttle to universal. Big room comfy bed. Did not like the pillows provided. Would book again"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4 out of 5
4-2-1 Kanocho Kobe Hyogo
Fully refundable
The price is AU$134 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$134
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The most convenient location in Sannomiya. I booked a room at corner that was very spacious with massage chair and split of restroom and bath tub, which enhanced better design because I dislike unit bath that is very common in business hotels. The breakfast was superb with spectacular views from ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
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Our guide on where to stay in Tarumi Ward

Find the best Tarumi Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

Sannomiya

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

Kobe City Centre

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Kobe City Museum.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage, a stone wall on one side, and a bamboo fence on the other.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

A city skyline with illuminated buildings, a tall tower, and a waterfront.

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 Minatogawa Koen Station or Shinkaichi Station to get around.

Tarumi Ward Travel Guide

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