Kobe Maritime Museum: A Voyage Through Kobe's Seafaring History
Explore Kobe's maritime history at this iconic museum with ship models, interactive exhibits, and a look at the city's port evolution.
The Kobe Maritime Museum, with its distinctive sail-like roof, celebrates Kobe's rich maritime past. Opened in 1987, the museum showcases the city's evolution as a key international port, its shipbuilding technology, and its recovery from the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
A brief summary to Kobe Maritime Museum
- 2-2 Hatobacho, Kobe, Hatobacho, Chuo Ward, Hyogo, 650-0042, JP
- +8178-327-8983
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Purchase a combined ticket for the Kobe Maritime Museum and the Kobe Port Tower for a comprehensive Kobe port experience.
- Allocate at least 2-3 hours to fully explore both the Kobe Maritime Museum and the adjacent Kawasaki Good Times World.
- Visit the Ship Handling Simulator of the Port of Kobe for a hands-on experience navigating a cruise ship.
Getting There
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Walking
From Motomachi Station, walk south for about 5 minutes to Meriken Park. The museum is located in the park, next to the Kobe Port Tower and Earthquake Memorial Park. From Kobe Station, walk through the Harborland area and Mosaic Shopping Centre to reach the park. Walking is free.
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Public Transport
From Shin-Kobe Station, take the Kobe City Subway to Kenchomae Station. From there, it's a short walk to Meriken Park and the museum. Alternatively, take the Kobe City Loop bus from Shin-Kobe Station to Meriken Park. The subway fare is approximately ¥200-¥220. The Kobe City Loop bus costs ¥260-¥680.
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5-chōme-7-3 Mikagehonmachi
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Taiko Bridge
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Goshikizuka Tumulus
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Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
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Eshima
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Road Station Awaji
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Esaki Lighthouse
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Unmissable attractions to see
Kawasaki Good Times World
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Bell of Hortensia
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Kobe Port Tower
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Meriken Park
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Meriken Theater Monument
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BE KOBE
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Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park
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Ship Kobe Kaigan Building
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átoa
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Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel
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Seianmon Gate
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China Town
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Former Kobe Foreign Settlement
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Essential places to dine
Shelby
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Kobe Dining
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Meriken Hatoba
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Junk Food
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Kobe Beef Kiyama
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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club DOWN TOWN
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