Kobe Port Tower Hotel (Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) will hold the "Summer Feast Buffet (The HARBOR 2nd Anniversary)" at its buffet restaurant The HARBOR Buffet Dining from Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 31, 2026. This time, the hand-eaten seafood spread that drew the biggest response of any fair the restaurant has held returns for the first time in about a year. Enjoy mussels, scallops, and head-on shrimp eaten by hand, alongside a side-by-side tasting with the now-trending jerk chicken.
Hand-Eaten Seafood Returns for a Seafood-vs-Meat Tasting Buffet
Kobe Port Tower Hotel regularly holds period-limited fairs so guests can enjoy seasonal luxury at a great value, always with a new surprise in store.
This time, as a revival of last July's seafood-vs-meat themed fair, which drew the biggest response of any fair the restaurant has held, hand-eaten seafood returns for the first time in about a year. Mussels, scallops, head-on shrimp, and other luxurious seafood are tossed with sauce and eaten by hand, without a knife or fork. Alongside it, guests will also find authentic jerk chicken, fragrant with spices and herbs, once again allowing for a seafood-vs-meat tasting comparison.
The lineup also includes last year's crowd-pleasing instant freeze ice cream show, a time-service luxury mini ikura don, and refreshing summer dishes such as Hong Kong-style wunpairo and chilled Ibonoito somen. Kobe pork and beef steak from the live kitchen, standard Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, a range of desserts, and the returning Waku Waku Kids Corner round out a spread meant to appeal to a wide range of ages.
Main Dishes of the Summer Feast Buffet (The HARBOR 2nd Anniversary)
Main Menu
Hand-Eaten Seafood
Mussels, scallops, head-on shrimp, and squid rings are tossed with sauce alongside chicken drumettes, sausage, zucchini, corn, sweet potato, and lotus root. Guests put on plastic gloves and dig in by hand — a fun activity to share with family or friends.
Five sauces are available: yangnyeom, aurora, garlic, salt, and lemon. Pour your favorite into a bowl and enjoy.
*Ingredients may change daily.
Authentic Jerk Chicken
Jerk chicken is a traditional Jamaican dish. Large chicken thighs are marinated in jerk spice and slow-grilled, then cut into easy-to-eat pieces.
With every bite, the pleasant aroma of spices and herbs rises through the nose while the juicy flavor of the chicken thigh fills the mouth.
Live Performance
Instant Freeze Ice Cream
The tableside show that was a big hit last year returns: liquid nitrogen is used to make ice cream right in front of guests, performed twice each during lunch and twice each during dinner.
Freshly made ice cream, wrapped in a chilly mist, is a hit with kids too. Enjoy a movie-worthy moment you'll want to capture on your phone.
Time Service
Luxury Mini Ikura Don
A luxurious mini rice bowl piled high with glistening salmon roe is served as a time service.
It comes in an easy-to-eat mini portion, so feel free to order it without hesitation.
Waku Waku Kids Corner
The kids corner, previously offered only during the Christmas season, is back! A special corner has been set up with kid-favorite dishes including classic chicken rice, crispy fried shrimp, juicy fried chicken, along with fries, red wieners, and scrambled eggs. Guests are also welcome to plate their own combination for a personalized kids' plate. Enjoy it with the whole family.
August-Only Dishes
Hong Kong-style wunpairo (a cold pork appetizer served with a spiced, house-made sauce)
Chilled Ibonoito somen
Desserts
Coconut milk kanten (with mango puree)
Chilled warabi mochi
Live Kitchen (Standing Menu)
Kobe pork steak (lunch only)
Beef steak (dinner only)
Steak (Kobe Pork, Beef Steak)
A guest favorite at every fair returns! Chefs grill each cut right in front of guests, with the sizzle and aroma of the juices stirring up appetite.
At lunch, enjoy the tender "Kobe Pork Steak"; at dinner, the fragrantly grilled "Beef Steak." Both are served with a side of sauteed, naturally sweet Awaji Island onions.
Other Standing Favorites
Seafood Don (Lunch Only)
The popular seafood don returns, featuring fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Top your own bowl with sea bream, tuna, whelk, octopus, and more to create your own seafood don. The toppings also make a delicious sashimi plate.
At dinner, the same seafood is served as sushi.
*Ingredients may change daily.
The "Summer Feast Buffet (The HARBOR 2nd Anniversary)" is held in a corner of The HARBOR Buffet Dining, so the restaurant's regular buffet spread remains available right alongside it. That includes kid-friendly fried items like fries and fried chicken, a wide variety of salads, and the popular sweet-and-spicy beef tendon curry, rounding out a Japanese, Western, and Chinese lineup for guests of all ages.
Overview of the Summer Feast Buffet (The HARBOR 2nd Anniversary)
| Name | Summer Feast Buffet (The HARBOR 2nd Anniversary) |
| Venue | Buffet Restaurant "The HARBOR Buffet Dining" (2F, Kobe Port Tower Hotel) |
| Period | August 1 (Saturday) to August 31 (Monday), 2026 |
| Hours | Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM) Dinner: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (L.O. 8:30 PM) |
| Menu | Hand-eaten seafood, authentic jerk chicken, instant freeze ice cream (live performance), luxury mini ikura don (time service), Waku Waku Kids Corner (chicken rice, fried shrimp, fried chicken, fries, red wieners, scrambled eggs, etc.), Hong Kong-style wunpairo, chilled Ibonoito somen, coconut milk kanten with mango puree, chilled warabi mochi, Kobe pork steak (live kitchen, lunch), beef steak (live kitchen, dinner), seafood don (lunch) / sushi (dinner), and more *Menu is subject to monthly and daily changes |
| Reservations | 078-371-3773 (reception hours 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) |
Price (Tax Included)
| Lunch (Weekday, 120 min) | Adult ¥3,300, Senior (65+) ¥3,000 Elementary school student ¥1,600, Preschooler (age 3+) ¥500 |
| Lunch (Weekend/Holiday, 120 min) | Adult ¥3,600, Senior (65+) ¥3,300 Elementary school student ¥2,000, Preschooler (age 3+) ¥500 |
| Dinner (Every day, 120 min) | Adult ¥4,400, Senior (65+) ¥4,000 Elementary school student ¥3,080, Preschooler (age 3+) ¥1,000 |
*Last order is 30 minutes before closing.
*Guests aged 65 and older must present ID to receive the senior rate.
*The senior rate does not apply when booking with accommodation, through a travel agency, or for group use.
*The August-only 120-minute time slot does not apply to group use.
*All prices include soft drinks.
Red Snow Crab All-You-Can-Eat Option
The popular all-you-can-eat red snow crab, a favorite in every fair, can be added to the meal price for an additional fee per person. Everyone in the group must opt in.
Price (tax included): Adult/Senior +¥800, Elementary school student +¥300, Preschooler/toddler free.
Popular All-You-Can-Drink Course
A wide selection including beer, highballs, wine, shochu, and whisky is available as an all-you-can-drink add-on to the meal price. Enjoy it alongside your meal.
Price (tax included): +¥2,000
*Self-service.
August-Only Benefits
Benefit 1: Time limit extended from 80 to 120 minutes for both lunch and dinner!
Benefit 2: Receive a free coupon good for a child's next visit!
*One coupon is given per adult guest, valid for preschoolers and elementary school students.
Benefit 3: Receive a HIDEOUT experience voucher! Enjoy self-service drinks at the restaurant on the hotel's top floor until 3:00 PM on the day of use!
About The HARBOR Buffet Dining
The HARBOR Buffet Dining offers a wide variety of dishes in a modern, calm space. The lineup spans Western, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine through to dessert. With spacious seating and soft lighting creating a relaxed dining atmosphere, the restaurant is designed for comfort.
With up to 142 seats, the restaurant features a live kitchen where chefs cook right in front of guests for an enjoyable, delicious dining experience. It also makes generous use of fresh ingredients grown in Hyogo Prefecture.
Official site: https://www.kobe-porttower-hotel.com/restaurant/lunchdinner/
About Kobe Port Tower Hotel
Located in the heart of Kobe, Kobe Port Tower Hotel is close to popular sightseeing spots such as Kobe Port Tower, Harborland, and Nankinmachi, combining a great location with rich leisure amenities that let guests fully experience the charm of Kobe.
The hotel also features a spacious "Nagomi no Yu Yado" style bathhouse offering monthly-changing hot springs and plain hot water among other options, along with a sauna and a bakuhanseki (medicinal stone) rock-bath known for skin-beautifying and detox effects. It's a place to unwind, refreshing both body and mind away from the daily bustle.
The hotel also offers a karaoke snack bar with a retro Showa-era atmosphere and a photogenic illumination corner lit up nightly, along with other spots and services for enjoying the evening, making it ideal both for memorable Kobe sightseeing and for business trips.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel Overview
Address: 6-1 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Number of rooms: 219 (13 floors)
Access: 10-minute walk from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station, 4-minute walk from Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line Minato-Motomachi Station
*A free shuttle bus is also available from JR Sannomiya Station to the hotel.
Official site: https://www.kobe-porttower-hotel.com/
