What other travelers are saying about Kobe Maritime Museum
Enjoyable museum on ships and maritime history with some interactive elements (eg. Pilot a ship into port, or load a container).
There are English explanations at some displays and a brochure also in English and other languages.
You can watch a video on 2F (Japanese only, no English subtitles).
Wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator.
Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing ship models, maritime artifacts, navigational instruments, and interactive displays that illustrate the history of maritime trade and technology. The museum also includes a section on modern maritime innovations and the role of Kobe as an international port.
Yes, the museum features several interactive exhibits, including ship simulators where visitors can experience steering a ship and navigating through different scenarios. There are also hands-on activities for children to learn about maritime science and technology.
The museum is located in Meriken Park, a short walk from the Motomachi Station on the JR and Hanshin lines or from the Minato Motomachi Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line. It is also accessible by bus and taxi.
Nearby attractions include the iconic Kobe Port Tower, the Meriken Park, and the Kawasaki Good Times World, an interactive museum showcasing the history and products of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Visitors can enjoy a full day of exploration and learning in the area.
900¥ for adult ticket, concessionary rates apply for children, primary schoolers n high schoolers only.
Education n meaningful visit as this museum houses many exhibits fr sailboats to cruise liners, container ships, n gifts fr other countries. There's also an exhibition on Kawasaki now. It's really worth a visit. d surroundings r also scenic n we chanced upon a summer festival.
Nice place to visit if you are a enthusiast of ships and port history. Lots of miniature replicas of ships throughout history, especially cruise ships. There's also a section on the development of Kobe as a port city. Shop museum and Kawasaki world is inside the paid area.
Cool museum with many models of ships from ancient times to the modern day, with captions in English as well. Ticket is combined with that for Kawasaki Good Times. Good stop near Kobe Meriken Park.
This museum is spanking new and clean, and the moment you enter the door, a big impressive ship model greets you.
Spend a few moments to admire it, take a few photos, and quickly move on because there are other exciting things waiting for you inside.
Oh, there are lockers conveniently located on one side of the ship so you don't have to lug your heavy stuff around. Money is refundable.
I enjoyed looking at the cruise ship models nearby and also the huge town replica with moving trains further in.
I'm not a fan of motorbikes, but I thought those on display were quite cool. And so I took a few photos of them.
The Kawasaki jet ski game was fun and there was hardly any queue.
It was also a fun experience for kids to go on board the airplane and train replica.
There's also an intelligent machine that can draw a few preselected pictures and you're free to take the drawings as souvenirs.
Few people noticed it but on the first floor, there is a trick art section just outside the museum.There are only two pictures there, but I think it's worth a shot.
