Square & Landmark
Kobe Kokusaikaikan
📍 8-1-6 Gokodori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
No photos yet
3.6/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kobe
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-21:00
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free entry · Shows ticketed
- Address
- 8-1-6 Gokodori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6920, 135.1960
Introduction
Kobe Kokusaikaikan by Sannomiya is a cultural complex of theatres, halls, conference rooms and offices. Its 11th-floor rooftop garden, SORA Garden produced by plant hunter Seijun Nishihata with a roughly 500-year-old olive tree as its symbol, is free and overlooks the city - an oasis in the busy quarter.
✨ Highlights
1
SORA Garden
Free 11F rooftop garden over the city.
2
500-year olive
A symbol tree some 500 years old.
3
Kokusai Hall
A stage for concerts and theatre.
4
SOL mall
Two basement floors of beauty and wellness.
5
Nishihata touch
The plant hunter's first Hyogo production.
6
Sannomiya hub
Walking distance from all Sannomiya lines.
🛈 Practical Info
→Address：8-1-6 Gokodori
→Duration：30 minutes (garden)
→Guide：Check the site for shows
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-21:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-21:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-21:00 |
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free entry |
|---|
Shows ticketed
Transportation
Subway
5-min walk from subway Sannomiya
Note
3-min walk from JR Sannomiya
💡 Tips
• The garden closes in bad weather.
• Christmas illumination runs to 23:00.
• Use the west elevator for the garden.
• Check the website for shows.
• 2-5 minutes' walk from Sannomiya.
• Combine with Ikuta Shrine and Kitano.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kobe Kokusaikaikan?
Monday: 10:00-21:00; Tuesday: 10:00-21:00; Wednesday: 10:00-21:00; Thursday: 10:00-21:00; Friday: 10:00-21:00; Saturday: 10:00-21:00; Sunday: 10:00-21:00
How much is the admission for Kobe Kokusaikaikan?
Free Admission: Free entry; Shows ticketed
Any practical tips for visiting Kobe Kokusaikaikan?
The garden closes in bad weather. Christmas illumination runs to 23:00.
How long should I spend at Kobe Kokusaikaikan?
A typical visit takes 30 minutes.
How do I get to Kobe Kokusaikaikan?
Subway: 5-min walk from subway Sannomiya
