Kobe Port Tower (Photo: f11photo / Shutterstock.com)

The 108-meter-high Kobe Port Tower is one of the most famous landmarks of the port city of Kobe. The observation tower was completed in 1963. A key feature is its tubular construction, and it was the first tower to have this form of construction. The structure resembles a Tsuzumi, an elongated traditional Japanese drum and the first tower in Japan to be illuminated at night.

Overview

Address

5-5 Hatobachō, Chūō-ku, Kobe, Hyogo (Directions)

Hours

09:00 - 21:00 Open Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Friday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Sunday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Holidays 09:00 - 21:00

Website

http://www.kobe-port-tower.com/language/english.html

General Amenities

  • Free guides/pamphlets
  • Combini
  • Restroom

Payment Method

  • Credit cards accepted
  • Pay by cash

Language support

  • Audio Guide (English)

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