What other travelers are saying about Kobe City Museum
Amazing Experience at Kobe City Museum!
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A must-visit in Kobe!
The museum beautifully showcases the city’s history, culture, and foreign influences with interactive exhibits and detailed dioramas.
The foreign settlement section was particularly impressive, offering a fascinating glimpse into Kobe’s past.
The library area is cozy and well-stocked, making it a great place for deeper research.
The atmosphere was peaceful.
Highly recommended for history lovers and curious travelers!
Very interesting and beautiful museum. I like their approach of having multiple small exhibits as opposed to one or two large ones. You learn about a lot of topics and don't have time to get bored. Also a good amount of sign had a complete English translation, which is not always the case in japan. Worth it, especially for the low entry price of 300 yen per person.
Visited only permanent exhibition.
It is not big, but there are some fine examples.
Also not crowded at all (at the time of my visit, everyone was going to Van Gogh exhibition, so main one was almost empty) and gives opportunity to carefully examine each item.
If you aren't intending to visit their special exhibition (at the time of my visit Van Gogh) the museum is free and has no waiting time. Tells a good, detailed history of the city with an appropriate timeline (excusing a slightly inaccurate depiction of WW2, but only a few lines, certainly not as bad as at other Japanese museums) and good displays.
I visited the museum for the special exhibition of Vincent van Gogh and his one of masterpieces, Café Terrace at Night. There are so many people, but the staff put them in control, and had their success in seeing around there peacefully.
The museum has a café where visitors can enjoy light meals, snacks, and beverages.
Yes, the museum provides educational programs, including guided tours, workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.
Photography is generally not allowed inside the museum, especially in areas with special exhibitions. However, there may be designated areas where photography is permitted.
Yes, the museum is fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Wheelchairs are available for loan upon request.
The museum is located in the central part of Kobe, near Sannomiya Station. It is easily accessible by JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, and subway lines.
