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About Night View (Kobe)
Kobe is one of the best places in Japan to enjoy the night views.
Have a significant other? Spend some time at any of the places below for a romantic night out.
According to a poll given to 4500 “night view maniacs” in Japan, Kobe was chosen as one of the “new top 3-night view cities in Japan”.
The other two were awarded to Nagasaki and Sapporo.
Hakodate in Hokkaido was separately voted as the single best place in Japan for night views.
Kobe’s night views are also called the $10,000,000 night views.
That seems extreme, but this is because the electric costs for the buildings in the area are said to total $10,000,000 each year.
Go up in the mountains if you’re in for a treat.
The night views there are spectacular, but they are not necessarily easily accessible.
If you don’t have the time, don’t worry.
You can take in the night views from all the high-rises and the areas surrounding the harbor.
Recommendation
The night views are best around 20–30 minutes after sunset.
Fall and winter days with clear skies make for the best nights.
If you do hike up to the mountainside, don’t forget to bring a jacket!
Temperatures may drop 5–6°C (9–10.8°F) at higher elevations.
Sunset hours
- Spring (March to May): 18:00–19:00
- Summer (June to August): 18:30–19:10
- Autumn (September to November): 16:50–18:30
- Winter (December to February): 16:50–17:30
Sightseeing
The two best mountains for night views are Mt. Maya and Mt. Rokko.
Check below for more information on the two mountains and when their ropeways are open.
Night views in the Mountains
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Mt. Maya
Towering at a height of 700 meters, Kikuseidai, the observatory at the top of Mt. Maya offers one of the most magnificent night views in Japan. It is a mountain closer to the middle of Kobe, so you’ll be able to overlook the streets of Kobe and Osaka’s ocean horizons. When you get off at […]
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| Address | 2-2 Mayasan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo |
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| Access | Approximately 1 hour […] |
| Tel | 078-303-1188 |
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Mt. Rokko
At an altitude of 773 meters, the peak of Mt. Rokko is also a shopping and dining center. Mt. Rokko has four spots designated for sky watching, but the Tenran Observatory at Rokko Sanjou Station is the best among them. The city lights from this spot shine bright just like a diamond in your hands. […]
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| Address | 1-32 Ichigatani Rokkosan-chou, Nada-ku, Hyogo |
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| Access | Approximately 40 minutes to 1[…] |
| Tel | 078-861-5288 |
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
Known for being the best herb gardens in Japan, it is also the most easily accessible night view viewing spot in the mountains. You may choose to either watch from the bullet-train or go up 400 meters to the peak on the ropeway near Shin-Kobe Station. The gondola lift on the ropeway holds up to […]
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| Address | Nunobiki 1-4-3, Kitano-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo |
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| Access | Walk 5 minutes to Herb En San[…] |
| Tel | 078-271-1160 |
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Suwayama Park
This park is located on top of a hill 160 meters tall. You can enjoy the night views of Kobe city from Kinseidai Observatory or Venus Bridge, which is a bridge in the shape of an 8 and is a 5-minute walk from the park. The lights from ships and airplanes arriving at and departing […]
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| Address | Suwayama-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo |
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| Access | ・5-minute walk from Suwayama […] |
| Tel | 078-511-0515 |
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Night views in the City
Meriken Park & Kobe Harborland
Separated by the terminal for sightseeing cruisers, Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland are splendid spots to enjoy the seaside night views.
There are several buildings that participate in lighting up the city.
On the Meriken Park side, the most notable are by the Maritime Museum and Kobe’s Port Tower.
Kobe’s Port Tower even changes light-up patterns by the season.
On the Harborland side, the best known are huge commercial establishments like Kobe Harborland Umie Mosaic and the Mosaic Ferris Wheel.
The illuminations are especially beautiful when you can see their reflections in the water.
If luxury liners are anchored at the port, the night view is even more awe-inspiring.
Meriken Park
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| Address | 5-2, Hatoba-chou, Chou-ku, Kobe, Hyogo |
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| Access | 15 minute walk from JR Motoma[…] |
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Kobe Harborland
In this area, you can enjoy gourmet food and shopping, with commercial facilities such as “Kobe Harborland Umie” and “Kobe Brick Warehouse”. It is a standard date spot for couples in Kobe.
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| Address | 1 Higashikawasaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo |
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| Access | 6minute walk from Kobe Statio[…] |
| Tel | 078-360-3639 |
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Kobe City Hall
Kobe City Hall
There is an observatory on the 24th floor of the 1st building. The city hall is in the middle of town, so it’s fairly easy to get there. It’s also open all-year round until 10pm every night. And it’s free! You can enjoy both the ocean and mountain views in the comfort of inside a […]
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| Address | 6-5-1 Kanou-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo |
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| Access | 6 minute walk from Sannomiya […] |
| Tel | 078-331-8181 |
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