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

Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

AU$11
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

AU$98
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

AU$161
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe : Private Custom Tour

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

AU$185
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Kobe City Best with a local - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port

Kobe City's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port

AU$325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kobe City's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port
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Nijigen no Mori Day Trip from Osaka with Ticket and Lunch Coupon

AU$237
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$118 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$118
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 Maiko Maritime Promenade ...
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$168 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$168
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$113 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$113
per night
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,173 reviews)
"Very nice traditional hotel"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$122 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$122
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$70 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$70
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (552 reviews)
"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Kobe PortTower 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$120 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$120
per night
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was great, and the room was super spacious. Be aware if you want to use the outdoor pool you need to pay for it. It’s about 45 dollars per person. And the same for the sauna bath. That was a bit of a surprise. The indoor pool was free and you need to reserve both if you want to use them. ..."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
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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 Ikuta Shrine.

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 Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A historic building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and a paved area.
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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.

A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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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.

Tarumi Ward Travel Guide

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