Kobe Port Tower, Observation tower in Meriken Park, Japan
The red latticed Kobe Port Tower reaches 108 meters into the sky with its hyperboloid structure containing eight observation floors and two elevators.
The tower began operations on November 21, 1963, marking a significant development in Kobe's maritime infrastructure and urban landscape transformation.
The tower's design draws inspiration from traditional Japanese drums used in Noh and Kabuki performances, incorporating this element into modern architecture.
Visitors can access multiple observation floors through two elevators, with the third floor featuring a rotating platform that completes a full turn every 20 minutes.
The first-floor observation deck includes a transparent walkway that reveals itself when visitors step on it, displaying the ground 75 meters below.
Location: Hatobachō
Inception: November 21, 1963
Architects: Nikken Sekkei, 伊藤紘一, Takeo Naka
Official opening: November 21, 1963
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Floors above the ground: 9
Elevators: 2
Height: 108 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://www.kobe-port-tower.com/
Made from material: steel
Phone: +81783916751
Website: https://kobe-port-tower.com
GPS coordinates: 34.68250,135.18667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
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