Waterfront, Kobe / Waterfront park

Meriken Park

メリケンパーク

A spacious harbour pause before your tower visit.

Atmosphere illustration, not a photograph of Meriken Park
Atmosphere illustration, not a photograph of this place.

Meriken Park brings Kobe’s waterfront landmarks into one public walking area. Give yourself room to enjoy the port setting. The tower and museums operate separately.

Find the entrance

Use public waterfront paths and the tourism map. Keep separate instructions for tower admission.

Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe

兵庫県神戸市中央区波止場町 メリケンパーク

Open map (opens a new tab)

Before you settle in

Check wind and weather.

Respect barriers and shared paths.

Keep your tower entry slot in mind.

Make it part of your night

Kobe harbour at your pace

2–3 hours

Official information reviewed 2026-10-09. Hours, prices and entry conditions can change.

Kobe official tourism Meriken Park guide (opens a new tab)