Waterfront, Kobe / Observation tower

Kobe Port Tower

神戸ポートタワー

Book a city-and-harbour view above Meriken Park.

Atmosphere illustration, not a photograph of Kobe Port Tower
Atmosphere illustration, not a photograph of this place.

The tower has observation floors and a separately ticketed rooftop. Choose admission for your plans and check the route between floors before booking. Gallery, shop and café hours do not automatically match the observatory.

Find the entrance

Follow ticket and lift signs at the Hatobacho address. Keep your timed-entry confirmation ready.

5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe

兵庫県神戸市中央区波止場町5-5

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Before you settle in

Choose the correct admission.

Check your slot and current notices.

Do not assume lift access to every upper floor.

Make it part of your night

Kobe harbour at your pace

2–3 hours

Official information reviewed 2026-10-09. Hours, prices and entry conditions can change.

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