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Kobe Suma Sea World

Kobe Suma Sea World

神戸須磨シーワールド

Kobe Suma Sea World is an aquarium by the sea in Suma, western Kobe. It opened in 2023 on the site of the former Suma Aqualife Park. It has three main areas: Orca Stadium with killer whale shows, Dolphin Stadium, and Aqualive. About 17,000 fish and other sea creatures from 522 species are on display.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Last admission is 1 hour before closing time.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Some facilities and services may need a reservation on the official website.
  • Personal mobility vehicles are restricted, but electric wheelchairs are excluded from this rule.
  • There is no dedicated parking lot.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Please do not bring your own food and drink into the aquarium (only school and children's groups may).
  • Same-day re-entry is allowed: tell staff near the exit before leaving and they will stamp the back of your hand.
  • Aquariums and zoos take a few hours to see. Plan a prayer time in your visit and check the map for quiet spaces.
  • Snack stands may sell sausages and other pork products. Check the ingredients or bring your own snacks where allowed.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hyogo and the verified places to pray nearby.

Prayer times in Hyogo

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:48
  2. Sunrise06:23
  3. Dhuhr11:45
  4. Asr14:40
  5. Maghrib17:02
  6. Isha18:28

Times are calculated for Kobe. Times may differ elsewhere in Hyogo.

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Photo: Totti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kobesuma-seaworld.jp