This paper discusses about planning process of the "Kobe City Restoration Plan". Planning Process Evaluation Matrix was developed based on 1) Project management schema, and 2) "Evaluation Window", which is developed based on Johari window concept. The Matrix was applied to evaluate the planning process of the Kobe long term recovery plan and applicability of the Matrix were verified. As a results of evaluation, planning process of the Kobe long-term recovery plan is clearly described as the knowledge which can translate to a future planner working for a long-term recovery planning after a major disaster.