The museum opened in 1982 after renovating what used to be the Kobe branch office of Yokohama Specie Bank, which was built in 1935. Characterized by its classical architecture and granite exterior, the building was designated as an important cultural property (structure) in1998.
Kobe City Museum holds various special exhibitions and events. Besides, it has permanent exhibitions and various facilities.
Kobe City Museum holds various special exhibitions and events. Besides, it has permanent exhibitions and various facilities.
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| Website | https://www.kobecitymuseum.jp/notice/language.php |
| Collections | Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Yoshinobu Kano, Masanobu Okumura, Gennai Hiraga, Soryu Tamura, Takeshiro Kanokogi |
| Hours | 9:30-17:30 Until 19:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed on Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays. |
| Fee | Adults ¥300; University Students ¥150; High School Students & Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion Free. Permanent exhibition on 1st floor Free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. |
| Location | Location: 24 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0034 Phone：078-391-0035 Fax：078-392-7054 6 minute walk from Kyukyoryuchi-Daimarumae Station on the Kaigan subway line, 10 minute walk from the West exit of JR Sannomiya Station, 10 minute walk from the West exit of Kobe-sannomiya Station on the Hankyu or Hanshin line, 10 minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Seishin Yamate subway line. |
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