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Kobe Suma Sea World
An aquarium where you can watch orcas and dolphins up close.
Kobe Suma Sea World had its grand opening in June 2024 on the former site of Kobe Municipal Suma Aqualife Park, affectionately known as “Sumasui” for 35 years. The facility consists of three buildings, Orca Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, and Aqua Live, and displays around 560 species and 19,000 living creatures.
The biggest highlight is the only orca performance in the Kansai region. You can watch the dynamic jumps of these “kings of the sea” and their perfectly synchronized performances with trainers up close. There is also the Blue Ocean Orca Stadium restaurant, where you can enjoy a meal while looking out at the orcas.
At Dolphin Stadium, the fast-paced and perfectly synchronized dolphin performances are truly exciting. At the adjacent Dolphin Beach, hands-on programs where you can interact with dolphins are also available. In addition, the Local Life area of Aqua Live, themed around “the life of water,” features exhibits recreating the original scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, where you can take your time observing the diverse and fascinating behavior of its creatures.
There is also a shop inside the aquarium selling original goods, perfect for souvenirs.
Highlights
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Displays around 560 species and 19,000 living creatures.
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The only place in the Kansai region where you can see orcas.
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The powerful orca and dolphin performances are a must-see.
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Blue Ocean Orca Stadium is very popular, so make a reservation in advance.
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Original goods make great souvenirs.
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The performance by the “king of the sea,” the orca, is a must-see
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The dolphins’ sharp movements are truly impressive
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Hands-on dolphin interaction experiences are available
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Meet a wide variety of aquatic creatures
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Blue Ocean Orca Stadium, where you can enjoy a meal while watching the orcas
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, there is.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, near the main gate.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, it is handled at the main gate.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, on the south side of Sea World Plaza.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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The aquarium is located within the Suma Seaside Park area. For other nearby sightseeing spots, please check the following pages.
Nearby outing spots in western Kobe
Nearby outing spots in eastern Kobe
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 神戸須磨シーワールド
- Postal Code
- 654-0049
- Address
- 1-3-5 Wakamiya-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0049
- Phone
- 078-731-7301
- Closed on
- Irregular holidays, please check the official website
- Hours
- 10:00am–6:00pm
- Admission
- 1-day ticket: Adults ¥2,900, Children ¥1,700, Infants ¥1,700, Seniors ¥2,300. Other experiences require an additional fee.
- Access
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1) Approx. 5 minutes on foot from JR Suma Kaihin Koen Station
2) Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Sanyo Electric Railway Tsukimiyama Station - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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