Kobe Port Tower overlooking the harbor with a ferris wheel and docked ship nearby.
Fireworks display projected on a wall at Kobe Port Tower exhibit.
Gift shop inside Kobe Port Tower with city view through curved windows.
Kobe Port Tower illuminated at night in Kobe, Japan.
Kobe Port Tower interior view with cityscape and neon sign at night.
Kobe Port Tower interior with panoramic windows and floral display.
Kobe Port Tower illuminated at night with city skyline.

Kobe Port Tower Tickets

Kobe
Observation Decks
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Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

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Step into Kobe, Japan's symbol of hope and joy with your Kobe Port Tower Tickets. From its observation decks on the rooftop and fifth floor, you'll enjoy unparalleled views of Osaka and the Rokko Mountains above crystal blue waters and beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Enhance your experience by exploring a light-themed museum featuring neon art in red hues and visiting their rotating cafe for an added touch to your visit.

Say hi to the clouds from Kobe Port Tower, considered a symbol of hope after the Great Hanshin Earthquake, with access to the light-themed museum.

Walk on the 5th-floor observation deck, offering a panoramic view of Kobe Port, its urban centers, and the Kansai International Airport.

Make a pit stop at the light-themed museum on the tower’s fourth floor with interactive artwork created around the theme of red.

With the option of upgrading your ticket to access the rooftop deck, take the time to enjoy the stunning view of the Rokko Mountains.

Fun fact: Kobe Port Tower is designed to resemble the tsuzumi, a Japanese hand drum with dual drum heads.

Entry to Kobe Port Tower

Access to 5th Floor observation deck

Access to bar & cafe

Access to rooftop deck (as per option selected)

Purchases from bar & cafe

Kobe Port Tower overlooking the harbor with a ferris wheel and docked ship nearby.

Kobe Port Tower overlooking the harbor with a ferris wheel and docked ship nearby.

Imagine seeing crystal blue waters and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from among the clouds. Kobe Port Tower offers you the opportunity to experience this and more. Built between 1963 and 1964, Kobe Port Tower has become a symbol of hope and joy for the people of Kobe. Whether it’s the glass-floor open space of the rooftop deck or the 5th-floor observation deck, there is no better way to enjoy a unique view of Osaka and the Rokko Mountains.

What’s more, you get to step into their light-themed museum filled with neon art surrounding the theme red and a rotating cafe where you can snack on delicious food as you watch the ships sail away from the port.

Fireworks display projected on a wall at Kobe Port Tower exhibit.

Fireworks display projected on a wall at Kobe Port Tower exhibit.

Gift shop inside Kobe Port Tower with city view through curved windows.

Gift shop inside Kobe Port Tower with city view through curved windows.

Kobe Port Tower illuminated at night in Kobe, Japan.

Kobe Port Tower illuminated at night in Kobe, Japan.

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind wheeled buggies, carry cases, pushcarts, and large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Taking photographs with monopods, tripods, and selfie sticks, is not allowed at the venue.

  • Umbrellas and parasols are strictly not allowed on the rooftop deck.

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

  • Re-entry into the observation deck is not allowed.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

  • This experience is not accessible by pram/strollers.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Facilities: Coin lockers and stroller parking area

  • Don't forget to purchase some mementos for your loved ones from the souvenir shop inside the venue.

  • Guests may have to wait in case of crowds.

  • Admission to the observation floor and rooftop deck is timed.

  • There is no dedicated parking space at the venue. You can use the Times Meriken Park parking lot at an additional cost.

  • Ensure your smartphone is connected to the internet to open the link provided in the voucher sent to you upon purchase. Press the "Use" button on the screen and show it to a staff member at the reception. Please note that screenshots and printed copies are not accepted.

Kobe Port Tower interior view with cityscape and neon sign at night.

Kobe Port Tower interior view with cityscape and neon sign at night.

Kobe Port Tower interior with panoramic windows and floral display.

Kobe Port Tower interior with panoramic windows and floral display.

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FAQs

Built between 1963 and 1964, Kobe Port Tower has become a symbol of hope for the people of Kobe, especially after surviving the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
Wheeled buggies, carry cases, pushcarts, large bags, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, umbrellas, and parasols are not allowed. Additionally, pets cannot accompany you.
Kobe Port Tower is designed to resemble a tsuzumi, which is a traditional Japanese hand drum with dual drum heads.
The light-themed museum on the fourth floor features interactive artwork centered around the theme of red, providing an engaging experience for visitors.
Your ticket includes entry to Kobe Port Tower, access to both the bar & cafe and the 5th Floor observation deck. Access to the rooftop deck depends on your selected option during purchase.
Purchases made from the bar & cafe are not included; however, your entry fee grants access to these facilities for food and drinks as needed during your visit.
From the rooftop deck and the 5th-floor observation deck, you can enjoy unique views of Osaka, the Rokko Mountains, Kobe Port's urban centers, and Kansai International Airport.
You can enjoy snacks and delicious food in the rotating cafe located on the tower while watching ships sail away from the port.
Re-entry into the observation deck is not permitted after leaving it initially.
Yes, you have the option to upgrade your ticket to access the stunning views from the rooftop deck of the tower.

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