The tower just reopened last April, and so I decided to visit the observation deck and rooftop. I bought the tickets 1 month prior to my trip to Kobe, with a time slot of 4:00pm. Unfortunately, that time it rained and I decided not to go to the rooftop floor because only raincoats are allowed.

On the observation deck, you can view the cityscape of Kobe and there is a spot where you can avail of their photo service for a minimal fee. For those people like me who loves to collect souvenir medals when visiting a tower, there are no available souvenir medals at that time.

Under the observation deck, there is an interactive museum, a cafe and bar (only available if you purchase a ticket with a "Cafe and Bar" option), a souvenir shop, and a gallery.

The lines can be long, so I suggest to come here 15mins earlier than your designated time. Book your tickets in advance as well because sometimes, the tickets with the time of your choice can be sold out plus it can save you a lot of time.