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The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum
4.7 / 5
33 reviews
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1 Chome-5-2 Wakinohamakaigandori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0073, Japan
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4.7 / 5
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33 reviews
Bernice ****
2024/12/09
Fantastic 5.0
amazing memorial museum. very accurate geographic information about the causes of earthquakes and good range of hands on activities. there are a lot of photos and personal stories of the people who experienced the Kobe earthquake. helpful staff even when I could not speak Japanese
Yin ********
2025/06/23
Fantastic 5.0
this museum is very informative and educational. my kids have learnt a lot during the visit. they still talk about it a lot now.
Anmol *****
2024/10/14
Fantastic 5.0
It was a good experience visiting the previous earthquake site. It reminds us how insignificant we are.
Klook User
2026/04/11
Fantastic 5.0
Please please please add this on your things to do in Kobe. This museum is a work of art, education, and public service that deserves a day by itself. I only wish I had set aside more time to fully take it in. The exhibits are well-crafted and exceptionally put together, even for non-Japanese speakers.
renkai ***
2024/11/07
Fantastic 5.0
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe, Japan, offers a deeply moving and educational experience. The museum commemorates the devastating 1995 earthquake that claimed over 6,000 lives and caused widespread destruction. Through exhibits that include personal stories, photographs, interactive displays, and detailed reconstructions of the aftermath, visitors gain insight into the scale of the disaster, the resilience of the affected communities, and the lessons learned in disaster preparedness and response. The museum strikes a balance between emotional reflection and educational value, making it a powerful place to understand the human and technological aspects of natural disasters. Its respectful and poignant presentation is a tribute to the survivors, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of disaster awareness.
Ying *******
2025/12/21
Fantastic 5.0
An excellent place to visit - this institution is a combination of video, exhibits, experiment etc that paies respect to the recovery from the earthquake as well as a dynamic way to educate visitors on natural disaster. the whole place is clean, very well organised and maintained and supported by passionate staff member. highly recommended
WONG ******
2025/01/30
Fantastic 5.0
This memorial hall records a lot of information about the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which gives us a deeper understanding of this earthquake. And the disaster prevention awareness part makes people reflect on disasters.
Jen ********
2024/03/07
Fantastic 5.0
very insightful museum that tells you a lot about the earthquake that happened in kobe back in 1995 with educational videos, displays, and even explains the science behind natural disasters!
Guide
- Handing down the experiences of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the lessons learned
- Telling the children of what happened in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and what we need to convey to the future
- Games and experiments are offered that visitors can learn about natural disasters and how to minimize risk and damage in future
At the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, the goals are to spread the word about the lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and how to minimize risk and damage in the future. To prevent the same disasters from happening again, DRI disseminates wisdom and knowledge in an easy-understanding manner and offers activities that are useful for creating disaster-resistant cities and communities and the efforts that help us prepare ourselves. From here, people will disseminate the wisdom of creating symbiotics with nature in the 21st century
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