Night View Spots VIEW SPOTS
Kobe offers a variety of night views. Whether you go to the mountains, the sea, or downtown, spectacular views await. Enjoy a view that can only be seen at that moment, sometimes with someone special, and sometimes alone.
Nights in Kobe are always extraordinary. Find your favorite night views of Kobe from among the many view spots.
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Maya Viewline Kikuseidai
A breathtaking panorama, with stars so close you'll feel you can touch them
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Kobe Harborland
A vibrant waterfront area studded with sightseeing boats, a Ferris wheel and plenty of commercial facilities
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Nankinmachi (Chinatown)
The vibrant streets of Chinatown adorned with colorful lights, creating an extraordinary atmosphere
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Meriken Park
A park in a seaside resort location with stunning night views
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Rokko Garden Terrace
A great spot where you can enjoy both night views and delicious food
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
A stunning illumination of the 3,911-meter-long suspension bridge over the strait
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Kobe Port Tower
The port town’s symbol, glowing red against the bay area nightscape
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Former Foreign Settlement Environs
The most beautiful port town in the East, with an exotic atmosphere
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Rokko Cable Tenran Observatory
A breathtaking view from Mount Rokko, easily accessible by cable car
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Port Island Shiosai Park
A little-known spot where you can enjoy a spectacular night view of downtown Kobe from across the sea
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Venus Bridge
A night view spot in the hilly section of Kobe with excellent access from the city center.
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Kobe Maritime Museum
An illuminated huge roof against the night sky, looking as if it is a sailing ship floating over Meriken Park
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Kitano Ijinkan
Charming Western-style buildings glowing beautifully at night with illuminated trees
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Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
Enjoy spectacular night views surrounded by clear air and the scent of herbs
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Hyogo Canal
A mesmerizing night view, with the lights reflecting beautifully on the canal
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Hachimaki Observatory
An observation spot halfway up Mt. Rokko that is easily accessible by car
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Kobe Airport Marine Air
Enjoy a beautiful view of the illuminated airport runway at night
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Downtown Hub in Front of JR Motomachi Station
A meeting spot with distinctive tiered benches
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Flower Road (Street Illumination)
The main street of Sannomiya, adorned with a variety of dazzling lighting displays
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Rokko Island Projection Mapping
Lights and images shining in the night sky of Rokko Island
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Port Island Kita Park
A glittering night view of Kobe from across the sea, with the illuminated red bridge
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Rokko Island River Mall
Illuminated promenade along the waterway that runs through the town
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Kobe Bridge
The photogenic illumination display will take your breath away
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Kobe Sannomiya Hankyu Building Sankita Street
The area in front of the station, illuminated with different lighting displays on the mountain side and the sea side
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East Kobe Bridge
A white bridge that looks beautiful from any angle, sparkling in the night sky
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Shinko Pier West Area (around the Port Museum)
A museum area overlooking the night view of Meriken Park
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Flower Road (Museum of Light)
The main street of Sannomiya, adorned with a variety of dazzling lighting displays
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HAT Kobe
The illuminated artworks make the area perfect for an evening stroll
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Arima Onsen
After hot springs, relax in an illuminated townscape with a Japanese retro atmosphere
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The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
A great place to learn about disaster prevention, with the entire building illuminated at night
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Otsunaka Street
A street with warm, soft lights that is perfect for a leisurely stroll
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Sannomiya Center South Street
A lively area with charming back alleys
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Kobe City Museum
A stately Neoclassical building in the center of Kobe's Former Foreign Settlement.
