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Kobe Port Museum

兵庫県

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A multi-cultural facility that opened in 2021.

The symbolic building expresses the "form created by the rising earth and eroding water," and consists of an aquarium, food hall, and bridal desk. It is located in the waterfront area and has become a new popular landmark in recent years.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

Encounter a Variety of Sea Creatures

The main attraction of Kobe Port Museum is its aquarium, "átoa." There are approximately 100 species and 3,000 living creatures, making for a diverse collection! The area is divided into eight zones, welcoming visitors with small fish, sharks, and even cute creatures like otters and penguins. Additionally, átoa offers the unique opportunity to see rarely seen animals up close, such as wallabies and tortoises. Why not be healed by the various sea creatures?

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Beautiful Art in a Theatrical Aquarium

One of the highlights of the "átoa" exhibit at the Kobe Port Museum is the enjoyment of art! átoa is a theatrical aquarium that combines Aquarium and Art. Among the areas of interest, there are two that stand out: "PLANETS," which features a spherical water tank that represents outer space, and "MIYABI," which exudes an elegant Japanese atmosphere. Both are characterized by a mystical world view and are popular zones in átoa. You may find yourself exclaiming at their beauty. Spend some time in this artistic space, where light, sound, and sea creatures come together to create a mesmerizing experience.

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Viewing the Scenery of Kobe from the Observation Deck

The Kobe Port Museum has an observation deck located on the 4th floor of átoa, where you can enjoy views of Kobe's representative scenery, such as Harborland and Meriken Park. It's also a great point that you can see the sea together. In addition, you can enjoy not only the daytime view but also the night view, making it a great spot for couples to visit. If you want to enjoy the night view, try entering in the evening!

Point 4

Kobe's Largest Food Hall with 9 Stores

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Located on the first floor of Kobe Port Museum is the food hall. There, 9 food and drink stores, including the Kobe brand "TOOTH TOOTH," gather. Various dishes can be enjoyed, such as seafood, barbecue, and Italian cuisine! It might be nice to share different dishes with family, friends, or a significant other. In addition, the food hall has terrace seats. With a view of the sea, it's also attractive to enjoy a meal while admiring the scenery!

Point 5

Create Memories to Last a Lifetime with a Bridal Desk

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The "VOYAGE KOBE" bridal desk is located on the first floor of the Kobe Port Museum and mainly offers bridal photography services. They use the former foreign settlement and the surrounding Harborland as shooting spots to take photos that make you feel like you're on a journey. They also offer plans for private photo shoots at átoa, which are sure to become unforgettable memories. If you have a special connection to Kobe or want to take beautiful photos at the aquarium, it might be worth considering incorporating it into your travel plans.

Fee

Free Admission, Except for átoa

Admission to the Kobe Port Museum is free, except for entry to átoa. This means that those who are interested in the food hall or the Giraffe Lion brand desk can easily enter. For those who want to visit átoa, admission fees are required, with prices of 2400 yen for junior high school students and above, 1400 yen for elementary school students, and 800 yen for children aged 3 and above. In addition, átoa has a variable pricing system, with prices tending to rise during Golden Week, summer vacation, and Christmas. We recommend visiting during the off-season if you want to enter at the regular price.

Basic Information

	Address	7-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0041
	Business Hours	Monday: 10:00-21:00, Tuesday: 10:00-21:00, Wednesday: 10:00-21:00, Thursday: 10:00-21:00, Friday: 10:00-21:00, Saturday: 10:00-21:00, Sunday: 10:00-21:00.
	TEL	078-771-9393
	Web Site	https://kobe-port-museum.jp/

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