It free and a very nice view of the mountains and bay views of Kobe. East and West views are a bit more limited, but it’s nice and peaceful with bathrooms on the floor for visitors. Look for the red elevator which is just for visitors in the main lobby of City hall. Enter the hall on the East side of the building. We visited on a Monday and it was not crowded at all.
This place is a hidden gem - great view (both sea view and mountain view), not touristy and free! Came on a weekday afternoon, I basically got the whole place for myself
There is a dedicated elevator just for the observation lobby right at the entrace of building 1, you cant miss it
Free views of Kobe’s skyline, recommended to see at night to admire the night lights. No wait required to ride the elevator to the 24th floor. Though there’s not a lot of real estate for the glass windows to get a 360 view of the city. But hey can’t complain its free :D
Free observation deck offering beautiful views of the sea and mountains on 24F. Clean restrooms too.
Pretty good for a free view
Closes at 10pm. You can’t go outside — the view’s all through glass — but still nice and worth a quick visit if you’re in the area.
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