What other travelers are saying about Kobe Kitano Museum
✔I ordered nothing, just arround the place.
✔The atmosphere was so beautiful with the french style building so classic and everlasting💕
✔The service was good
There are two staircases leading to the main building. My wife and I walked up to the top of the first one, and we stopped and looked around, not even taking any pictures, for about 30 seconds. Then a woman came down and shouted at us asking us to pay the entrance fee. It is very “un-Japanese”. Obviously, all the mood of visiting the place was gone and we left.
Exhibits include historical artifacts, photographs, documents related to the foreign settlements, and displays of the cultural exchange between Japan and the West.
The Kitano district is historically significant as it was home to many foreign residents during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to Kobe’s cosmopolitan culture.
Yes, guided tours are available, offering in-depth insights into the exhibits and the history of the Kitano district.
The museum has made efforts to be accessible, with ramps and elevators available, but some areas in historic buildings may still pose challenges.
The museum is easily accessible by public transportation, with the nearest train station being Sannomiya Station. It's a short walk or bus ride from there.
