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Kobe Port Tower
Kobe Port Tower · 神戸ポートタワー
Visit Port Tower for Kobe harbour views from above. Enjoy the observation floors, or choose a ticket including the outdoor rooftop.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
For high school age and above, observation floors cost JPY 1,000 or JPY 1,200 including the rooftop. Primary and junior high school pupils pay JPY 400 or JPY 500 respectively. Preschool children enter both areas free. Dated, timed tickets are required; sold-out slots have no same-day tickets.
Opening hours and closed days
Observation floors and rooftop open from 09:00 to 23:00, with last admission at 22:30. Maintenance closures and changes for private bookings are announced separately.
What can I see at Kobe Port Tower?
Harbour views from observation floors and the outdoor rooftop
Look over Kobe's harbour from the observation floors. If you also want outdoor views, choose the rooftop ticket. Climb stairs from observation floor five to the rooftop, which may close in rain or strong winds.
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How to get to Kobe Port Tower
Take City Loop to stop 17 in front of Port Tower, then go to the ground-floor ticket and information desk. The rooftop is reached only by stairs from observation floor five. It may open in rain, but umbrellas are prohibited. Rain or strong winds can close it without notice, so check the day's operating notices.
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Before you visit
Choose an entry time before planning the harbour walk
Buy a ticket for a specified date and time. Sold-out slots have no same-day tickets, so choose tower time first. Walk nearby Meriken Park before or after the visit.
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Book admission to Kobe Port Tower
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Kobe Port Tower
Can I take a lift all the way to the Port Tower rooftop?
The rooftop is reached only by stairs from observation floor five. Choose an observation-floor-only ticket if stairs are difficult.
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Does the Port Tower rooftop close in rain?
It may open in rain, but umbrellas are prohibited on the rooftop. Rain or strong winds can close it without notice, so check operations that day.
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