A Highly Recommended Place for Night View of Kobe! Enjoy the Scenic View of the City from "Kobe City Hall".

The observatory in the lobby of the Kobe city hall (building 1) is not yet known as a major sightseeing spot, but we highly recommend visiting the site as it offers a grand view of the landscape of Kobe from the 24th floor, approximately 100 meters high from the ground. Not only you can see the South bay area of Kobe, but you will also be able to gaze out into Osaka in the East, and towards Akashi in the West of Kobe.

The building is open until 10 pm, so the night view is highly recommended as well.
The city hall is minutes away from Sannomiya station, so please come on by if you have the chance.

Table of Contents for this Article

１，Basic Information about Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby
２，Useful Information about Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby
３，Photos of the view from Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby
４，Information about the Dining Facilities on the Observatory Floor
５，Access Information to the Kobe City Hall

１，Basic Information about Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby

Name: Kobe Shiyakusyo 1 gokan 24 kai Tenbo lobby
Name in English: Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby
Prefecture: Hyogo prefecture
Area: Kobe city area (Sannomiya/ Motomachi)
Address: 6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Telephone Number: 078-331-8181
Closed Day: New Years *12/29 ~ 1/3, One facility Inspection day per year
Hours:

Weekdays: 8:15 ~ 22:00
Weekends: 10:00 ~ 22:00

Price: Free
Parking: No parking
Official website: http://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/information/about/building/24kai_lobby.html

２，Useful Information about Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby

Less than 10 minute walk from the station: ◯
Accompanied by: Friends/ Date/ Family/ Alone
Staff who can speak foreign languages: Unknown
Free Wi-Fi: Unknown
Estimated visitation time: Approximately 30 minutes

３，Photos of the view from Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby

The City Hall observatory Lobby offers gorgeous panoramic views of both day and night time scenery of Kobe city (as shown in the photos below).


Panoramic view of the Kobe Bay area.


Panoramic view of the Kobe Rokko mountain.


Night time panoramic view of the Kobe Bay area.


Day time panoramic view of the Kobe Bay area.


Night time view towards the Kobe Sannomiya station.


Day time view towards Osaka.


You can also look the lighting ceremony of Luminarie from the 24th floor of the Kobe city hall.

４，Information about restaurant and cafe on the Observatory Floor

The observatory floor of the Kobe city hall offers more than just the amazing view of the city, there are several cafes and restaurants that will allow you to relax and have a pleasant meal.

Korean Cuisine Restaurant "Kudara"

Enjoy Korean food with the view of the Kobe Bay area.
There are 11 selections on the lunch menu, from their staple bibimbap to various assortments of chige which are highly recommend.
The dinner menu consists of course dinners to a la carte dishes such as chige, meat, noodles, soups and other Korean cuisine specialties.

For more information, visit the official website.
Telephone Number: 078-392-5458
Hours: 11:00~22:00 *LO 21:00

*Lunch: 11:00 ~ 17:00
*Dinner: 17:00 ~ 22:00

Closed Days: None *Except for New years (12/30 ~ 1/3)
Occasion: Lunch, Dinner
Accompanied by: Family/ Friends/ Date/ Alone
Staff who can speak foreign languages: Unknown
Official Website: http://www.kudara-kobe.jp/index.html

UCC Cafe "Comfort"

This cafe offers several drink menus and there are some sweets menus such as waffles, and also a morning and lunch menu. You can have a cup of coffee and enjoy the view of the east side of Kobe city.

Telephone Number: 078-392-1185
Hours:

Weekdays: 8:15 ~21:00
Weekends: 10:00 ~ 21:00

Closed Days: None
Occasion: Mornings, Lunch, Cafe, Dinner
Accompanied by: Family/ Friends/ Date/ Alone
Staff who can speak foreign languages: Unknown
A Convenient site: http://tabelog.com/hyogo/A2801/A280102/28003182/

５，Access Information to Kobe City Hall Building 1 24th Floor Observatory Lobby

Address: 6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Telephone Number: 078-331-8181
Transportation:
(by Train)
10 minute walk from JR Kobe line "Sannomiya" station
10 minute walk from Hankyu Railway Kobe line "Sannomiya" station
5 minute walk from Hanshin line "Kobe Sannomiya" station