The Landmark Tower
The red tower has been loved as the symbol of the City of Kobe for a long period. The Kobe Port Tower is 108 meters in height. It might not be so high as a modern architecture but people feel familiar with this small distinctive shaped building.
The world’s first building to feature a pipe structure, it was nicknamed the Steel Tower Beauty as a result of its unique structure and shape, reminiscent of an elongated Japanese drum, and was awarded a prize by the Architectural Institute of Japan in 1963.
quoted from Japan National Tourism Organization
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spot/cityscap/kobe-port-tower.html
Revolving Cafe
The observatory cafe rotates 360 degrees in 20 minutes. Visitors enjoy unparalleled views of Kobe as they relax with a drink.
Here is the footage filmed from the cafe.
This is how I filmed this time lapse. An iPhone on a desktop tripod. I didn’t need any special equipment:)
Cafe Menu
Cute Kobear Sabouret. You can order some cakes, snacks, coffee and alcoholic beverages.
Observatory Deck on top floor
The observatory deck offers a fantastic 360 degree panorama. You can view the sea and blue sky during the day and the glittering night scene.
Information
Address: 5-5 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0042
Access: 15 minutes walk from Motomachi station
Tower Hours:
Mar-Nov 9:00 to 21:00 (admittance until 20:30 p.m.)
Dec-Feb 9:00 to 19:00 (admittance until 18:30 p.m.)
Closed: no holidays
Admission: Adults 700yen / Children 300yen
WEB：http://www.kobe-port-tower.com/language/english.html/
