Kobe Maritime Museum: A Voyage Through Kobe's Seafaring History

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Explore Kobe's maritime history at this iconic museum with ship models, interactive exhibits, and a look at the city's port evolution.

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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.

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2-2 Hatobacho, Kobe, Hatobacho, Chuo Ward, Hyogo, 650-0042, JP
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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

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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Kobe Maritime Museum.

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.

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Getting There

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.
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.

Discover more about Kobe Maritime Museum

The Kobe Maritime Museum, located in Meriken Park, is a tribute to Kobe's maritime heritage. Opened in 1987 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Kobe's opening as a foreign Treaty Port, the museum's architecture features a white steel lattice roof that evokes the image of sails and rigging.The museum offers an immersive experience into the world of seas, ships, and ports. Exhibits showcase Kobe's development as a key international port, with detailed ship models, historical artifacts, and interactive displays. Visitors can explore the evolution of maritime technology and the vital role of shipping in global trade. A highlight is the life-sized replica of the 17th-century Japanese trading ship, the "Kitamaebune".The museum also commemorates the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995, which caused extensive damage to the port. Exhibits showcase the city's resilience and the rapid recovery of port operations. Adjacent to the Maritime Museum is the Kawasaki Good Times World, a corporate museum showcasing the technological innovations of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Here, you can find exhibits of trains, motorcycles and aerospace technology.