Starting March 1, 2026 (Sunday), the "Setouchi Harbor Restaurant" at Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel (Suma Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) will roll out new spring menus using seasonal ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture.
The Setouchi Harbor Restaurant is a local-produce buffet restaurant offering seasonal ingredients from across Hyogo's five regions — from fresh seafood caught in the Seto Inland Sea to vegetables sourced directly from local farms. The restaurant has a seating capacity of 200. Guests dining there are also permitted to re-enter the aquarium during their visit.
Lunch Buffet: Spring Menu
Hours: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Last order 2:30 PM)
Spring highlights on the buffet lineup include:
- Tajima Chicken Grill with Butterbur and Spring Cabbage Aglio e Olio: Fragrant grilled Tajima chicken served alongside butterbur and spring cabbage, finished with a dried tomato sauce and egg yolk sauce
- Steamed Sea Bream and Bamboo Shoots with Fresh Wakame: The rich umami of sea bream meets the crisp texture of bamboo shoots and the aroma of fresh wakame seaweed in a harmonious dish
- Cold Tuna and Avocado Pasta
For reservations and pricing details, visit: https://www.kobesuma-seaworld.jp/hotel/restaurant/
Cafe Time: Aquarium-Inspired Desserts
Hours: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Last order 3:30 PM)
During cafe time, two new aquarium-themed desserts will make their debut:
- Orca-Color Chiffon Cake (¥1,200): A striking black chiffon cake evoking an orca, topped with generous whipped cream and seasonal fruits
- Garden Eel and Spotted Garden Eel Cookie Mille-Feuille (¥1,500): Crispy mille-feuille pastry with garden eel and spotted garden eel-shaped cookies peeking out from the layers
Reservations: https://x.gd/kEuqU
Spring Setouchi Afternoon Tea
The "Setouchi Afternoon Tea" is also getting a spring refresh, with aquarium characters featuring throughout the menu. Aquarium visitors can use the restaurant as a mid-visit break and re-enter the aquarium afterward.
- Period: March 1 (Sunday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026
- Hours: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Last order 3:30 PM)
- Price: ¥3,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
- Capacity: Limited to 20 groups per day
Reservations: https://x.gd/kEuqU
Menu
Top Tier:
- Orca-Color Chiffon Cake
- Rare Cheesecake with Yuzu and Cherry Blossom Jelly
- Garden Eel Mille-Feuille
- Strawberry Mont Blanc
- Penguin Cake
Middle Tier:
- Matcha Dorayaki
- Matcha and Kumquat Butter Cake
- Matcha and Kinako Eclair
- Sakura and Pistachio Dango
- Strawberry Brownie
Bottom Tier:
- Turtle Meat Pie
- Octopus Garcia-Style Croquette
- Scallop Gratin
- Fresh Whitebait Bruschetta
Side Dish: Freshly baked scones served separately with rose jam and clotted cream
Drinks: A choice of four teas selected by a Japan Tea Advisory Association certified advisor from Kobe Kocha (established 1925), AMAZING BLEND coffee from AMAZING COFFEE produced by EXILE's TETSUYA, café au lait, and various soft drinks
Menu contents are subject to change without prior notice.
