Kobe Maritime Museum & Kawasaki World

Kobe Maritime Museum and Kawasaki World

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A museum brimming with the allure of the sea and transportation, where you can experience the history of Kobe Port and get up close to real Shinkansen bullet trains and helicopters.

Historic Sites
Cultural Assets
Factory Tours

HighlightsLearn about the history of Kobe Port
Extensive exhibit of ship models
Real exhibit of a Shinkansen 0 Series train
Experience the cockpit and passenger seats of a helicopter
Experience the charm of land, sea, and air vehicles

Basic Information

Address: 2-2, Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo

Access: 15-minute walk from JR Kobe Line (Tokaido Main Line) Motomachi Station 15-minute walk from Hanshin Main Line and Kobe Rapid Transit Motomachi Station 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Rapid Transit Kūma Station 12-minute walk from Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line Kencho-mae Station 5-minute walk from Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line Minato-Motomachi Station Show route

Op.Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (Open on Mondays that are national holidays; closed the following weekday) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)

Fee: Adults: ¥900, Children (elementary, junior high, and high school students): ¥400 Toddlers (up to 2 toddlers free per adult guardian) Combined ticket for Kobe Maritime Museum and Kobe Port Tower: Adults ¥1,300, Children ¥550

INFO: To ensure accessibility for wheelchair users, seniors, and visitors with strollers, we have ramps, elevators, and handrails installed. Wheelchair rentals (up to 2 free of charge) are available for in-museum use only. A baby room and nursing room are also available.

HP: http://www.kobe-maritime-museum.com/

Overview

The Kobe Maritime Museum opened in 1987 as a symbol of Kobe Port. Inside, you can trace the history of Kobe Port from ancient times to the present day, learning about its development through models and videos. There are also exhibits on the maritime industry and marine science, allowing visitors to deepen their understanding of the role and importance of the ocean. The adjacent Kawasaki World is a corporate museum of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Here, you can see various vehicles manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, such as Shinkansen bullet trains and helicopters. By touching real objects and experiencing the driver's cabs and passenger seats, you can learn about the mechanisms of vehicles and technological innovations. Quiz games and simulators are also available, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. The Kobe Maritime Museum & Kawasaki World is a facility full of learning and discovery, enjoyable for both adults and children. When visiting Kobe Port, be sure to stop by!

Kobe Maritime Museum & Kawasaki World

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