Koiso Memorial Museum of Art: A Tribute to a Kobe Master
Explore the art of Ryohei Koiso at this Kobe museum, featuring his studio and thousands of his works on Rokko Island.
Dedicated to the works of Kobe-born Western-style painter Ryohei Koiso, this museum on Rokko Island showcases around 3,000 of his pieces, including oil paintings, drawings, and prints. The museum also features Koiso's relocated and restored atelier, offering a glimpse into his creative process.
A brief summary to Koiso Memorial Museum of Art
- Koyochonaka, 5 Chome−7 六甲アイランド公園内, Kobe, 5 Chome Koyochonaka, Higashinada Ward, Hyogo, 658-0032, JP
- +8178-857-5880
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's website for special exhibitions and events that may be taking place during your visit.
- Combine your visit with other attractions on Rokko Island, such as the Kobe Fashion Museum or Rokko Island River Mall.
- Take the Rokko Liner from Sumiyoshi or Uozaki Station for convenient access to the museum.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From JR Sumiyoshi Station or Hanshin Uozaki Station, transfer to the Rokko Liner. Get off at Island Kitaguchi Station, which is the closest station to the museum. From there, it's a short walk west to the Koiso Memorial Museum of Art. The Rokko Liner fare is approximately ¥250. An All Day Pass on the Rokko Liner costs ¥550 for adults.
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Taxi
Taxis are available from JR Sumiyoshi Station or Hanshin Uozaki Station. The taxi ride to the Koiso Memorial Museum of Art is relatively short, and the fare should be around ¥1,500-¥2,000. Note that taxis in Japan can be relatively expensive.
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Driving
Take National Highway No. 43 towards Rokko Island. Cross Rokko Ohashi bridge and turn right at the "Rokko Ohashi South" intersection. Turn left at the "Rokko Ohashi West" intersection, and you will see the entrance to the underground parking lot on the left. There is no dedicated parking lot at the museum. Use the Rokko Island Park West Parking Lot. Parking costs approximately ¥200-¥300 per hour.
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