Meriken Park

Meriken Park

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shahrul79
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia212 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Solo
Whenever you google Kobe, this will be 1 of the first few images that will come up. A nice place by the sea to just relax. There are several cafes and restaurants to enjoy while taking in the view. Best time to visit is in the evening close to sunset so you get day time view, dusk view and night view.
Written February 6, 2020
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Purwitanto
Sengata, Indonesia3,076 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
Enjoy the sunset on Kobe's waterfront by taking a walk at Meriken park. This park is located on the seashore.
From the nearest subway station we had to walk a few hundred meters or a few blocks from Meriken park.
There is no gate or signboard, maybe we didn't see it. When we walked there the weather sometimes drizzled so it was a bit less than optimal. One of the interesting things in this park is the Kobe earthquake memorial. The bent lamppost becomes an inscription to remind of the disaster that occurred. Unfortunately, when we went there, we couldn't find the Kobe port tower. Maybe it's being renovated. Even though it is one of the landmarks of Kobe. There's also a Starbucks there if you want.
It's quite worth a visit if you go to Kobe.
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Written November 29, 2023
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,982 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
One of our favorite attractions/places in Kobe, especially at night. There is so much going on at this park from beautiful light displays to the Be Kobe sign. You can easily spend a few hours here just walking around. There are many places to sit, relax, and take in the views as well. For photographers, this is a great place to visit and practice long exposure shots or night photography. Highly Recommended!
Written April 6, 2023
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598saml
Sydney131 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
A park with a waterfront view of the port city. Best visited at night with a modern changing light display and social media friendly "Be Kobe" sign; a memorial to the victime of the great Hanshin earthquake. Note: Kobe Port Tower was closed for renovation and will reopen in Spring 2024.
Written October 9, 2023
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May531
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Took a fun short cruise. Saw around the area from ocean side of it. Can tell this os a great place for locals and tourist alike. Many options of dining here both Japanese and non Japanese.
Written November 23, 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,386 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Solo
Meriken Park is a lovely place. I spent over an hour just wandering around looking at the statuary and the excellent displays about the 1995 Earthquake at the memorial wall. Pictures and commentary in many languages tell the story of the quake and the damage and deaths it brought. Very sobering but very interesting too.
I loved some of the statues like the one of the children playing marbles, the dancing fish and the emigrants leaving by ship.
The port tower is nearby and there is a great photo opp at the Be Kobe sign. Completely free to enter and the views of the sea and port as well as the city backdrop make this a fabulous place to spend some time.
Written June 24, 2019
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Nicky H
Derby, UK118 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Well organised, fun locals and very tidy place to watch the rugby world cup matches in 2019, with great views of the harbour.
Written October 3, 2019
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TheDoor_isopen
Tuggeranong, Australia2,889 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
I walked in this park every morning as our hotel - the Okura, was right beside it. It houses the Maritime Museum, Port Tower and Earthquake Memorial plus an attractive water feature and is very popular with school groups during the day.
It would have been more attractive had the grass been greener and more trees were growing there. It was very dry when we were there.
Written August 12, 2019
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AhasverSaoPaulo
Sao Paulo673 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
Very nice and clean Park featuring a Monument memorizing the Japanese Emigration to Brazil. The first of those ships left from Kobe
Written December 25, 2019
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David M
Perth, Australia127 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
I visited Meriken Park when I was recently in Kobe on business. It was about a 7 min walk from my hotel (Oriental), and offered a serene oasis away from Kobe's central business districts.

I'm not sure how visually pleasing it would be during daylight hours, but early evening was divine because the heat had disappeared and the multitude of lights from various sources offered beautiful eye candy, particular their effect on the waters of Osaka Bay.

The lights came from Kobe Port Tower, the Maritime Museum, a ferris-wheel, a nearby mall (with dozens of restaurants and cafes), and passing ships. With its statues and sculptures, it has the vibe of a promenade. The memorial to the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake is also very evocative and sombre.

A spare hour or so is more than sufficient to wind down from a hectic day, before returning to your hotel.
Written August 9, 2019
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