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Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby

📍 6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0001, Japan (City Hall Bldg 1, 24F)
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kobe
Category
Viewpoint
Duration
30 minutes
Address
6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0001, Japan (City Hall Bldg 1, 24F)
Coordinates
34.6900, 135.1950

Introduction

The observation lobby on the 24th floor of Kobe City Hall Building No. 1 is a free lookout in central Sannomiya: the sea side faces Kobe Port and Meriken Park, while the opposite side looks across the city to the Rokko range, most popular from dusk to night. At 6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, it is 3 minutes south from Kaigan Line Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae and 6 minutes south from JR, Hankyu, Hanshin and Subway Sannomiya, 6 minutes west from Port Liner Trade Center. Open 9:00-22:00 weekdays, 10:00-22:00 weekends and holidays, closed year-end/New Year and one annual inspection day.

✨ Highlights

1
Free Sky in Sannomiya
24F lobby of City Hall Bldg 1, no charge.
2
Sea and Hills
Kobe Port and Meriken Park one way, Rokko cityscape the other.
3
Open till 22:00
9-22 weekdays, 10-22 weekends; easy after dinner.
4
Very Central
3-6 min from Sannomiya stations, shop and view together.
5
Night Views
Dusk to night lights over the port and city.
6
Same-Building Cafe
1F cafe and citizens lobby also open to rest.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku (City Hall Bldg 1, 24F).
→Access：3 min south from Kaigan Line Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae; 6 min south from Sannomiya stations; 6 min west from Port Liner Trade Center.
→Cost：Free, no ticket.
→Closed：Dec 29-Jan 3 and one annual inspection day.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-22:00
Tuesday9:00-22:00
Wednesday9:00-22:00
Thursday9:00-22:00
Friday9:00-22:00
Saturday10:00-22:00
Sunday10:00-22:00

9:00-22:00 on weekdays, 10:00-22:00 on weekends and national holidays; closed Dec 29-Jan 3 and one annual inspection day

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree to enter, no ticket

Cafe and citizens lobby on 1F: 8:15-18:00 weekdays, 10:00-18:00 weekends/holidays

Transportation

Subway

From Sannomiya stations (JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, Subway) 6 min south; Kaigan Line Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae 3 min south

Note

Port Liner Trade Center 6 min west

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby?

Monday: 9:00-22:00; Tuesday: 9:00-22:00; Wednesday: 9:00-22:00; Thursday: 9:00-22:00; Friday: 9:00-22:00; Saturday: 10:00-22:00; Sunday: 10:00-22:00; 9:00-22:00 on weekdays, 10:00-22:00 on weekends and national holidays; closed Dec 29-Jan 3 and one annual inspection day

How much is the admission for Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby?

Free Admission: Free to enter, no ticket; Cafe and citizens lobby on 1F: 8:15-18:00 weekdays, 10:00-18:00 weekends/holidays

How long should I spend at Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby?

A typical visit takes 30 minutes.

How do I get to Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby?

Subway: From Sannomiya stations (JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, Subway) 6 min south; Kaigan Line Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae 3 min south