Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby

Pretty good for a free view Closes at 10pm. You can’t go outside — the view’s all through glass — but still nice and worth a quick visit if you’re in the area.

You can climb up to 24th w/o entrence fee. However, thete are nicer spots in the city such as Herb Gardens Rope Way

There is a free observation deck on the 24th floor of the building. Scenery seen from observatory was good. There is a cafeteria and observation deck where you can relax.

You can enjoy both mountain and sea views for free! The staff is also friendly and there is a cafeteria (a little expensive tho) and a bathroom. The only bad this is that it was too hot. There is an elevator dedicate to reach the observatory at the 23th floor. Totally recommended, not very crowded. Would love to come back soon

Worth to visit! Viewing Kobe from this place and easy to access. I ride a city loop bus for exploring around Kobe

The Kobe City Hall Observation Lobby is free and opens until 10 p.m. Low crowd level and has washrooms. About a 15-min walk from the JR Sannomiya Station. You can catch both the ocean view and the mountain view from here. Also offers free Wi-Fi too. They also have a couple of restaurants / cafés on the same floor.

An amazing free observation deck to get some great shots of the city. Sure you could play for the view either from the ropeway or the port tower but if you want a free option that is close to a train station the view from here can't be beat.

Great observatory everyone can visit for free.