Kobe Port Tower

The distinctive red symbol of this port town, a signature bay area view
Ocean Vista Light-up Restrooms available Parking available Restaurants in the vicinity Open during inclement weather Ideal for dates Ideal for families Elevator available Wheelchair-accessible toilet available Diaper changing station available
This site is currently closed for seismic retrofitting. During the renovation, a projection mapping show is screened on the sheets covering the tower. This is a unique light display that is only available now. (The site is slated to open again for business in 2023). The marvelous exterior of this building has a lovely hourglass shape and is known as a landmark of Kobe. Featuring a unique pipe structure, it is referred to as the "Steel Beauty." This building is famous for having been the first of its kind in Japan to be illuminated with a light display. Once the site reopens, you can look forward to the vast panorama that unfolds from the observation deck.
Address

5-5 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi
Main public transportation routes

– Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Minato Motomachi Station (Municipal Subway Kaigan Line)
– 15 minute walk from Motomachi Station (JR/Hanshin)
– Immediately after disembarking at Port Tower Mae (Port Loop)
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KOBE PORT TOWER
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