Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture is a city that suffered heavy damage due to a large earthquake in the past. On January 17, 1995, the magnitude 7.3 Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred, buildings that were not able to endure a big earthquake at that time were destroyed, causing serious damages. After the earthquake, Kobe was reconstructed, now a lively vibrant city is reborn with a beautiful cityscape. In the "Kobe Earthquake Museum", you can learn about this tragedy and may want to think how to support this city.
The Kobe Earthquake Museum Where You Can Feel The Threat Of Natural Disasters
The Earthquake Memorial Museum is a part of the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, and it was opened in 2002 to commemorate the tragic event. They explain well about earthquakes and disaster prevention. You can see the earthquake's destructiveness on their huge screen, which makes you feel so realistic. They also show you the documentary video about the recovery process of this city, Kobe.
Spot information
- Spot name: Kobe Earthquake Museum
- Street address: 1-5-2, Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuoku, Koboe city Hyogo 〒651-0073
Access to The Kobe Earthquake Museum
About ten minute on foot from Iwaya Station on the Hanshin Main Line or in 15 minute on foot from Nada Station on the JR Kobe Line.
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park is Also Your Must-See
An outdoor facility which is always open for free at all times near Kobe Port Tower. It is a park where a part of the Meriken Wharf (60 m in length) that was damaged by the Great Hanshin Earthquake that occurred in 1995 were kept as it was at the time of the disaster. Some of the affected Meriken Wharf such as the collapsed walls and slanted street lights are also preserved as they are. Looking at the actual earthquake disaster ruins, you can personally comprehend the threat of a strong local earthquake. In addition, models, images, photo panels, and other ways to record the situation of the damage of Kobe Port and the process of restoration are also displayed. You can feel how terrifying it was as you see the effects of the earthquake in person. The site makes us think about the threat of earthquakes and preparation for natural disasters.
Spot information
- Spot name: Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park
- Street address: 2-2 Hatobacho Chuoku, Chuo, Kobe 650-0042, Hyogo Prefecture
Access to The Memorial Park
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park, where the scars of the Great Hanshin Earthquake are preserved, is an outing spot which helps us recall the horrors of an earthquake and the importance of the preparation for earthquakes. As a place to remind the younger generation of the lessons learned from this disaster, you can visit the site for free. It is a 15 minute walk from the JR Motomachi Station (Hanshin Main Line). It is near the Kobe Maritime Museum.
The Charm of the Tourist Areas Around Memorial Park
Near the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park in Meriken Park is the Kobe Maritime Museum. Exhibited at Kobe Port Tower are many port-related exhibits, ship models and collections from the first century history of the Port of Kobe. Other than that, attractive sightseeing spots such as “Kawasaki World” is where you can learn about the history of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group which originated from Kobe in the 19th century. Their products, ranging from vehicles which cross land, sea and sky are introduced. After learning a lesson from the Great Hanshin Earthquake, enjoy yourself at these popular spots around you.
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