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Opening days in Kobe: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 12 top attractions in Kobe with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Thursday in Kobe
1 closed · 11 open
Closed on Thursday
Open on Thursday
- Kobe Harborland10:00–21:00Open late
- Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Meriken ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens9:30–16:45
- Kobe Port Tower9:00–23:00Open late
- Ikuta Shrine7:00–17:00
- Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street10:00–21:00Open late
- Kobe City Museum9:30–17:30
- Himeji Castle9:00–16:00
- Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum9:30–16:30
- Akashi Kaikyo BridgeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Harborland | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 |
| Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Meriken Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens | 9:30–16:45 | 9:30–16:45 | 9:30–16:45 | 9:30–16:45 | 9:30–16:45 | 9:30–16:45 | 9:30–16:45 |
| Kobe Port Tower | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 | 9–23 |
| Ikuta Shrine | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 |
| Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 |
| Kobe City Museum | ✕ | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–20 | 9:30–20 | 9:30–17:30 |
| Arima Onsen | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 | ✕ | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 |
| Himeji Castle | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 |
| Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 |
| Akashi Kaikyo Bridge | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Kobe
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Kobe HarborlandOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Meriken ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Kobe Port TowerOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping StreetOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- Arima OnsenOpen late until 22:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
- Akashi Kaikyo BridgeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Kobe closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 12 top sights in Kobe with known hours close on Monday: Kobe City Museum. The other 11 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Kobe?
On Sunday, 12 of the 12 top sights in Kobe are open: Kobe Harborland, Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Meriken Park, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Kobe Port Tower, Ikuta Shrine, Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street, Kobe City Museum and 4 more.
Which attractions in Kobe are open every day?
10 top sights in Kobe are open all seven days: Kobe Harborland, Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Meriken Park, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Kobe Port Tower, Ikuta Shrine, Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street, Himeji Castle and 2 more.
Which sights in Kobe are open late?
Kobe Harborland, Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Meriken Park, Kobe Port Tower, Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street, Arima Onsen, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-19). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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