Kobe Port Tower
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kobe
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-23:00 · The official hours page (checked 4 November 2026) lists the tower as open year-round apart from maintenance days and private buy-outs. The rooftop deck, indoor observation areas, museum and gallery run 9:00-23:00 with the entry gate closing at 22:30; the rotating cafe and bar 9:00-23:00 with last orders 22:00; and the level-2 shop 9:00-22:00. Lower floors differ: restaurant and cafe bar 11:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00) Sunday to Thursday and holidays, 11:00-22:00 (last orders 21:00) Friday, Saturday and eves of holidays; the lower level-2 shop 10:00-19:00 on weekdays and Sundays or holidays, 10:00-20:00 on Saturdays and holiday eves; the outdoor cafe stand 10:00-20:00. Hours are announced separately during events and fireworks periods.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults, meaning high-school age and up, pay 1,200 yen for the observation floors plus the rooftop deck, or 1,000 yen for the observation floors alone, both including the 10 percent consumption tax · Child: Children from primary school up to junior-high age pay 500 yen for observation plus rooftop deck, or 400 yen for the observation floors only · A date-and-time reserved ticket is required for the observation floors and rooftop deck, while the lower floors can be used without one; the rooftop deck is reachable only by stairs from observation level 5. The site also sells combo tickets tied to current collaborations.
- Address
- 1-1 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6890, 135.1946
Introduction
Kobe Port Tower is the symbol of Kobe's harbour, completed in 1963, known for its unique red steel-tube 'drum' form. About 108 m tall, it glows at night in elegant curves against the port's lights. An observation deck offers 360° views of the port, Mount Rokkō and the Bay Bridge; below lie Meriken Park and the Kobe Maritime Museum, with a waterfront promenade of cafés, a Ferris wheel and cruise terminals. By day the blue harbour, by night the glittering city—Kobe Port Tower is the most photogenic stroke of this Kansai seaport.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-23:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-23:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-23:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-23:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-23:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-23:00 |
The official hours page (checked 4 November 2026) lists the tower as open year-round apart from maintenance days and private buy-outs. The rooftop deck, indoor observation areas, museum and gallery run 9:00-23:00 with the entry gate closing at 22:30; the rotating cafe and bar 9:00-23:00 with last orders 22:00; and the level-2 shop 9:00-22:00. Lower floors differ: restaurant and cafe bar 11:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00) Sunday to Thursday and holidays, 11:00-22:00 (last orders 21:00) Friday, Saturday and eves of holidays; the lower level-2 shop 10:00-19:00 on weekdays and Sundays or holidays, 10:00-20:00 on Saturdays and holiday eves; the outdoor cafe stand 10:00-20:00. Hours are announced separately during events and fireworks periods.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults, meaning high-school age and up, pay 1,200 yen for the observation floors plus the rooftop deck, or 1,000 yen for the observation floors alone, both including the 10 percent consumption tax |
|---|---|
| Child | Children from primary school up to junior-high age pay 500 yen for observation plus rooftop deck, or 400 yen for the observation floors only |
| Free Admission | Preschool children are free |
A date-and-time reserved ticket is required for the observation floors and rooftop deck, while the lower floors can be used without one; the rooftop deck is reachable only by stairs from observation level 5. The site also sells combo tickets tied to current collaborations.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kobe Port Tower?
Monday: 09:00-23:00; Tuesday: 09:00-23:00; Wednesday: 09:00-23:00; Thursday: 09:00-23:00; Friday: 09:00-23:00; Saturday: 09:00-23:00; Sunday: 09:00-23:00; The official hours page (checked 4 November 2026) lists the tower as open year-round apart from maintenance days and private buy-outs. The rooftop deck, indoor observation areas, museum and gallery run 9:00-23:00 with the entry gate closing at 22:30; the rotating cafe and bar 9:00-23:00 with last orders 22:00; and the level-2 shop 9:00-22:00. Lower floors differ: restaurant and cafe bar 11:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00) Sunday to Thursday and holidays, 11:00-22:00 (last orders 21:00) Friday, Saturday and eves of holidays; the lower level-2 shop 10:00-19:00 on weekdays and Sundays or holidays, 10:00-20:00 on Saturdays and holiday eves; the outdoor cafe stand 10:00-20:00. Hours are announced separately during events and fireworks periods.
How much is the admission for Kobe Port Tower?
Adult: Adults, meaning high-school age and up, pay 1,200 yen for the observation floors plus the rooftop deck, or 1,000 yen for the observation floors alone, both including the 10 percent consumption tax; Child: Children from primary school up to junior-high age pay 500 yen for observation plus rooftop deck, or 400 yen for the observation floors only; Free Admission: Preschool children are free; A date-and-time reserved ticket is required for the observation floors and rooftop deck, while the lower floors can be used without one; the rooftop deck is reachable only by stairs from observation level 5. The site also sells combo tickets tied to current collaborations.
Any practical tips for visiting Kobe Port Tower?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Daily ~9:00–21:00 (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Kobe Port Tower?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour.
