The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum (阪神・淡路大震災記念 人と防災未来センター) is a museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, also known as the Kobe earthquake, which struck on January 17, 1995, in Japan. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale and caused widespread damage to the city of Kobe and surrounding areas, resulting in the loss of over 6,400 lives and the displacement of over 310,000 people.
The museum is located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and was opened on April 27th, 2002, as a way to remember and honor those who lost their lives and those who worked to rebuild the city. The museum features a range of exhibits that chronicle the events leading up to the earthquake, the earthquake itself, and the aftermath, including the rescue efforts, rebuilding efforts, and the lessons learned from the disaster.
The museum also includes interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what it was like to be in Kobe during the earthquake. One such exhibit is a room that simulates the shaking of the earthquake and the sound of falling debris, while another exhibit shows the damage caused by the earthquake and how it was repaired.
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum serves as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.
Getting there
From Sannomiya Station to The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum:
| Bus | Sannomiya Station ↓ Bus Number 101 ↓ 15 minutes (8 stops) Hito to Bosai Mirai Center ↓ Walk about 1 minute ↓ The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum (Cost 210 yen) |
| Walk | About 32 minutes (2.2 km) |
Details
| Hours | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Reception closes at 4:30 PM. |
| Admission | Adults: 600 yen Age 70 and above: 300 yen University students: 450 yen |
| Phone | +81 78-262-5050 |
| Address | 1-5-2 Wakinohamakaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0073 Japan |
| Official Website | https://www.dri.ne.jp/en/ |