Kobe Port Tower

神戸ポートタワー

Kobe Port Tower is a red steel tower built in 1963 as a landmark of Kobe Port. It is known by the nickname "Beauty of the Iron Tower". After a renovation, it has an observation floor, a gallery floor 75 meters above the ground and a rooftop deck. Visitors look out over the harbor and the city.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: The observation area is open 9:00–23:00.
Closed: Open all year, except maintenance closures and reserved events.
Admission: Adults: 1,200 yen for the observation area and rooftop, or 1,000 yen for the observation area only.
Getting there: About 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Minato Motomachi Station (subway Kaigan Line).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The rooftop can only be reached by stairs from the 5th-floor observation deck, so wheelchair users cannot enter it.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The tower has a cafe & bar where you can eat while enjoying the view.
A rooftop deck at the top gives wide views over Kobe's streets and the sea.
Observation decks can have long waits at sunset and on weekends. A timed ticket helps you keep to your prayer times.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hyogo and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.