Home to iconic red Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum. Meriken Park (メリケンパーク) is a beautiful waterfront park in Kobe's port area. Built on reclaimed land, it is a park covered with lawn, playground, harbour view sitting area and open courtyards with a collection of modern art installations and fountains placed sparingly. Water drinking fountains & Toilets can also be found at the park.
1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake devastated the area. Remains of the fallen ports are still a vivid reminder of mother nature strength. These damaged structures now become a memorial that commemorates the many victims who were killed in the port during the earthquake.
To reach there it is about a ten minute walk south of Motomachi Station or just across the sightseeing cruise terminal from Kobe Harborland.
One of the most beautiful bay parks I have seen. The background with the mountains and the sea as can be seen in the park is really amazing.
You should visit this when you're in Kobe.
Beautiful walk and open spaces for visitors to sit or run or take photos or practice their stunts as you can see in the video. The day I went was a beautiful day so it really helps.
One of the best city night views in the world!!! I've been to a lot of places but this is one of the most memorable nighttime views.
You could spend hours here. I wish they had some more food trucks or live entertainment normally. It would even be nice if they had a fireworks show.
Pleasant waterside park with various things to see and do. Also good just for strolling. Good for families and children. Small memorial covering the 1995 earthquake. Marine museum (also includes Kawasaki motorbikes and other forms of transport), tower, views of the sea, nice to have some sea air. A short walk from Chinatown.
