Meriken Park & Kobe Tower
Meriken Park is Kobe’s most famous location around the harbor. It houses Kobe Tower, which is the symbol of the city, as well as a variety of other interesting things. Walking around Meriken Park, you can see a ship, two interesting marine vessels, the Maritime Museum, and a variety of artwork. It also offers a nice view of Harbor land. At night the view of Harbor land is quite pretty, because the Ferris wheel is lit up. Kobe Tower and some of the sites around the park are also lit up at night. One of the most interesting features of Meriken Park is the Earthquake Memorial, which is dedicated to the victims of the earthquake that devastated the city in 1995. It is one of the only preserved damage sites from the earthquake, featuring broken concrete, railings, and lamp posts pointing in opposite directions.