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A park where one can be absorbed in a spacious open feeling whilst viewing the quintessential scenery of Kobe and feel the ocean breeze.
Meriken Park, a park that faces the port of Kobe, was made in 1887. It is a place where one can relax whilst feeling the fresh ocean breeze surrounded by a panorama of open spacious. The area surrounding the park includes Kobe’s landmark “Kobe Port Tower”, the “Kobe Maritime Museum” with a ship-themed exhibition and a high-end hotel “Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel”. These unique buildings are famous as snapshots of Kobe.
If one has time during a visit, a cruise is also recommended, as there is the jetty for the Kobe Bay Cruise nearby.
There are also illuminations at night. There are several illuminations where one can enjoy the port of Kobe illuminated in various colors.
Daytime at Meriken Park with a spacious open feeling
Meriken Park illuminated at night
Artistic objects within Meriken Park including this, BE KOBE
Meriken Park
The “Meriken Passenger Waiting Area” that was made for maritime bus passengers
Meriken Park at night
Meriken Park
Meriken Park
Meriken Park at night
Meriken Park at night
Meriken Park at night
Meriken Park at night
塔的形狀很像一個檯燈，晚上點起來特別明亮，像是海上的一盞明燈。
這裡還保留當時阪神大地震的遺址，也有很多有關當時的資料可以查詢。
為了紀念神戶開港所建立的公園，看夜景海風吹拂著很舒服。
公園旁邊有海洋博物館有、大倉久和飯店，還有神戶最知名的地標港燈塔，都近在咫尺附近，還有公園的鯉魚雕像也是很出名的地標
