# Kobe Port Tower

> A red steel observation tower on a Kobe Port pier, first opened in 1963 and reopened in 2024 with a new open-air rooftop deck.

- Prefecture: Hyogo
- Type: Landmark
- Address: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Admission: 1000 yen
- Official site: https://www.kobe-port-tower.com/

Kobe Port Tower is a red steel observation tower built on a pier in Kobe Port, first opened in 1963 as a symbol of the port. Its pipe-frame, drum-shaped form gave it the nickname Beauty of the Iron Tower. The tower closed in 2021 for seismic reinforcement and renovation and reopened on 26 April 2024. The renewal added an open-air rooftop deck, reached by stairs from the top observation floor, offering a 360-degree view over the harbor and city. It stands close to Meriken Park and the Harborland waterfront.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Kobe Port Tower?

It is about a 5-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station on the subway Kaigan Line, or about 15 minutes on foot from Motomachi Station.

### How much does it cost to go up Kobe Port Tower?

The observation floors cost 1,000 yen for adults, with an extra 200 yen for the rooftop deck.

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Source: Kobe Port Tower — Japan Voyage