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Kobe Port Tower

Soaring 108 meters above the bay, Kobe Port Tower stands as one of the region's most beloved architectural landmarks. Built in 1963 with an innovative tubular pipe lattice, its elegant hourglass shape is modeled after a traditional Japanese tsuzumi drum. Visitors can ascend to the observation deck for breathtaking 360-degree vistas spanning from the bustling port to the Rokko Mountains. After sunset, the tower comes alive with dazzling illumination, casting a vibrant crimson glow over the waterfront.

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