"VENUS BRIDGE" is where you can view the panoramic night view of KOBE! Introducing the beautiful night view dating spots such as "Key of Love monument" where couples promise their eternal love !

Speaking of Kobe's representative night view spots, the most famous is one of the Japan NIght View 100, the panoramic night view of "Kobe Rokkozan," but there is another popular spot close to Kobe city with the beautiful panoramic night view of Kobe city.

"VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI）／VENUS BRIDGE"

"VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)" is famous and popular famong couples to promise their eternal love, and many couples visit from near and far.

The visitors' purposes for their visit are first, the night view of the Kobe's symbolic landmarks in MERIKEN PARK such as "KOBE BOAT TOWER, " or HARBOR LAND'Sor "Mosaic Grand Ferris Wheel." Not only the panoramic night view of Kobe city but also "Key of Love monument" famous for padlocks representing the bond of love, is another big reason for their visit.

People say that their love will be eternal if they write messages on padlocks and leave them at the "Key of Love monument."

We will introduce here the hightlights of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)" including information of "Key of Love monument" which is very popular among couples, and the "八" shaped, panoramic night view of Kobe city from "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI."

Article of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENMOUDAI)" -Contents-

１，Basic and useful information of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"
２， Recommended night view dating spot in Kobe! The highlights of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI
３，The photos of Kobe's panoramic night view from "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"
４，Recommended! Restaurant "GIANCALDO" is where you can enjoy the genuine Italian, looking at the beautiful panoramic view of Kobe
５，Google Street View of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"
６，Comments from EnjoyJapan! Editorial dept
７，Access to KOBE "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"
８，Recommended information around "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"

１，Basic and useful information of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"

Basic information

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Name：Venus Bridge "Suwayama Tenbodai／（Venus Bridge）
English name：VENUS BRIDGE "SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI”
Prefecture：Hyogo
Area：Kobe city area （Rokkozan area）
Tel：none
Closed day：none
Postal code：650-0007
Address：Kobe Koji Aza Maeyama, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
Admission Fee：free
Parking：Yes ※free
Official site：None

Useful information

Within 10 minutes' walk from the nearest station：☓
Credit card： ー
Occasion：Friends／Date／Family／Solo
Foreign language speaking staff：ー
Free Wi-Fi：none
Estimate duration of stay：about 30 minutes to an hour
Other useful information：

・Please note that the padlocks used for "Key of Love monument" are not sold at "VENUS BRIDGE."
・Please note that FUTATABISAN DRIVEWAY closes between 11:00〜5:00 for private cars.
・It is located 15 minutes by car from Kobe Sannomiya area that using taxi is very convenient if you are not driving.
・You cannot view the scenary from inside your car.

２， Recommended night view dating spot in Kobe! The highlights of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)

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"VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI) is famous and popular for its great location close to Kobe city (about 15 minutes by car) where the close-up beautiful panoramic night scenery of Kobe is viewable.

Here we will introduce the hightlights of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI) including the information of the "八" shaped, unique bridge "VENUS BRIDGE," and "Key of Love monument" which is famous for padlocks where couples promise their eternal love.

The amazing night view spot, an easy-to-access location from Kobe city (Sannomiya and Kitano area)!

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SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE) is only about 15 minutes' drive from KITANO IJINKAN area in Kobe. The easy-to-access location contributed to becoming a major night view spot in Kobe. Some people even walk to the location although it is located at the height where the night view is possible.
※It could be dangerous at night, don't walk at night.

Photo shows the stairs that start from the free parkinglot and lead to SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE) and VENUS BRIDGE.

The panoramic view from SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE)

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When we look over Kobe city from SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE), there is VENUS BRIDGE in front of us and behind it is the panoramic view of the night scenery of Kyoto. .

"ROKKO GARDEN TERRACE" is a famous viewing area for Kobe city night scenery, but this place enable us to enjoy the beautiful view of the city at a closer location, and we are able to see many landmarks close by; such as Kobe's symbolic "BOAT TOWER" in MERIKEN PARK, or "MOSAIC GRAND FERRIS WHEEL" in Harbor Land.

Couples' signature night view spot! "八" shaped, "VENUS BRIDGE"

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The stairs going down to VENUS BRIDGE.

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When viewed from SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE), "VENUS BRIDGE" is right in front, and it is the bridge with a "八" shape.

Very famous at VENUS BRIDGE! "Key of Love monument" where couples promise their eternal love

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This is "Key of Love monument" where they promise their eternal love for each other. Couples write their messages on padlocks and their wishes are made at the place. We hear that some people use the place to propose. It is certainly a very romantic location especially with the beautiful panoramic night view of Kobe.

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This is a daytime view of "Key of Love monument."

A summer favorite! A recommended spot for the beautiful view of "MINATO KOBE KAIJOU HANABI TAIKAI (a firework event)"!

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For viewing annual summer fireworks event "MINATO KOBE KAIJO HANABITAIKAI," we recommend SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE) and VENUS BRIDGE, where we can view HARBOR LAND and MERIKEN PARK area at a glance, we can see the beautiful fireworks from this location.

３，The photos of Kobe's panoramic night view from "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"

From here on, we would like to introduce the photos of the views from "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBODAI)."
Please enjoy the panoramic night views of a harbor city, Kobe.

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The daytime view of VENUS BRIDGE and the Kobe city looking from SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI (SUWAYAMA PARK VENUS TERRACE>" We can see the ocean during the day.

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As seen in the photo, we can view Kobe city close by.
We can clearly see "PORT TOWER," the symbol of Kobe.

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From autumn to winter is the best season to view the night scenery in Kobe. In addition, there is an important event for couples in December. We recommend that you visit this place for a date in winter, the season before Christmas.

４，Recommended! Restaurant "GIANCALDO" is where you can enjoy the genuine Italian, looking at the beautiful panoramic view of Kobe

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Photo shows the Italian restaurant "GIANCALDO."

We have introduced "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBODAI)" for the night view, but it is not the only recommendation for date spot.

Believe it or not, there is a wonderful restaurant next to "VINUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)" where we can enjoy the genuine Italian cuisine looking at the panoramic view of Kyoto city.

Italian restaurant "GIANCALDO"

Inside the restaurant is set up in a fancy style, and of course, center of their decoration is the panoramic view of Kobe. Not only the decoration but also the genuine Italian cuisine served here are the set menu carefully selected by chef and the dishes served use the ingredients at their prime.

Many people celebrate their wedding anniversaries and other anniversaries at this restaurant.

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Information of Italian restaurant "GIANCALDO"

Hours：

・Lunch／11:30 ～ 16：00 ※L.O14:30
・Dinner／18:00 ～ 23:00 ※L.O21:30

Closed days：

Mondays ※The restaurant will be closed on Tuesday if the holiday falls on Monday.
Postal code：650-0007
Address：Kuchi-Ichiri-Yama, Kobe Kojikata, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
Tel：078-251-5268
Official site：http://giancaldo.jimdo.com/

５，Google Street View of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"

Please see the view of "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)" using Google Street View.
There spreads the Kobe city in front of us and we are able to see the beautiful panoramic view.

６，Comments from EnjoyJapan! Editorial dept.

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Kobe is famous for its beautiful night view, but to see the beautiful scenery at a famous viewing spot such as "ROKKO GARDEN TERRACE" located in the higher altitude ROKKOZAN mountains, we need to travel far from the city.

But "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI) introduced here is very close to the city, if coming from KITANO area in Kobe, it is a walking distance, and it is about 15 minutes by car.

Therefore, during the weekend, many couples come to enjoy various activities: to see the beautiful night view of Kobe city and they take photos in front of "Key of Love monument."

In the summer, it is a recommended spot for viewing the firework event "MINATO KOBE KAIJOU HANABI TAIKAI." It is a location where you can view the fireworks beautifully.

Right next to VENUS BRIDGE is the genuine Italian resturant "GIANCARDO" where couples can enjoy a romantic dinner.

The night view of Kobe is really beautiful.

We highly recommend that you add this place as your possible dating spot for this winter.

７，Access to KOBE "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"

Postal code：650-0007
Address：Kobe Kojikata Aza Maeyama, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
Tel ：None
Traffic information：

（Train, Bus or Taxi）

・Taking bus from SANNOMIYA station.

１，Take Kobe Municipal bus line 25 to "VENUS BRIDGE"
※From April to November, the bus runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, only during the day.

▶See here for Kobe Municipal Bus schedule from SANNOMIYA station


２，Take Kobe Municipal bus line 7 to "SUWAYAMA PARK SHITA" and walk for 15-20 minutes to VENUS BRIDGE

▶See here for Kobe Municipal Bus schedule from SANNOMIYA station

・Taxi from SANNOMIYA station
About 15 minutes from "SANNOMIYA" station to "VENUS BRIDGE."

（Car）

From Kitano area via "Futatabisan Driveway" to "VENUS BRIDGE."

▼Futatabisan Driveway closed hours

23:00 〜 5:00

Please note that during the hours above, private cars cannot enter the driveway.

８，Recommended information around "VENUS BRIDGE (SUWAYAMA TENBOUDAI)"

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