The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

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The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

A place to learn prevention and gain readiness against natural disasters.

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This museum is dedicated to passing on the experiences and lessons learned after the devastating urban earthquake in 1995, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

There are two exhibition halls, East and West. In the West Hall, visitors can watch a reenactment of the moment the earthquake struck and view materials related to the disaster provided by survivors. You can learn about the disasters caused by the earthquake and how the affected people lived on after.

The East Hall is themed around disaster preparedness, offering experiential exhibits to explore. There's even a Hazard VR Port, where you can use virtual experience to familiar yourself with earthquakes, tsunami, and other weather-related disasters via 360-degree VR footage and vibration system. The Mission Room is where you’ll find training in case of evacuation from recreated homes and convenience stores. These exhibits offer a deeper understanding of the science behind natural disasters and how to handle them.

What’s more, there’s even an all original short movie that asks viewers the question, "How would you protect your own life during a disaster?". There are free translation devices available for English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Exhibits are labeled in English, ensuring that visitors from abroad can both learn and enjoy.

Based on real disaster experiences, grasp the vast catalog of knowledge useful for disaster prevention and mitigation, and equip yourself to face massive disasters and weather-related calamities.

Highlights

  • Museum conveying the experiences and lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
  • Step inside to see screenings of footage recreating the moments after the earthquake and exhibits of disaster-related materials.
  • Comprehensive overviews that shine a light on the mechanisms that drive natural disasters and methods to manage if and when they happen.
  • Free rental of translation devices supporting English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
  • Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to face large-scale disasters.

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  • Take the shuttle elevator to the 4th floor of the West Hall to begin the tour.

    Take the shuttle elevator to the 4th floor of the West Hall to begin the tour.

  • Even foreign tourists aged high school or younger can enter for free.

    Even foreign tourists aged high school or younger can enter for free.

  • Footage of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995, is on display.

    Footage of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995, is on display.

  • A diorama model recreates the townscape immediately after the devastating earthquake.

    A diorama model recreates the townscape immediately after the devastating earthquake.

  • Graphics explain the appearance of the town on its path to recovery and messages from the victims.

    Graphics explain the appearance of the town on its path to recovery and messages from the victims.

  • Numerous disaster-related materials provided by actual survivors.

    Numerous disaster-related materials provided by actual survivors.

  • Learn about the science of natural disasters through hands-on experiences.

    Learn about the science of natural disasters through hands-on experiences.

  • Content deepening the understanding of natural phenomena and disasters on Earth.

    Content deepening the understanding of natural phenomena and disasters on Earth.

  • A section posing quizzes that instill the best actions to save lives.

    A section posing quizzes that instill the best actions to save lives.

  • A theater screening original footage related to this location is also available.

    A theater screening original footage related to this location is also available.

  • The West Building is illuminated every evening.

    The West Building is illuminated every evening.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is there a parking lot?

A

Yes. There's a discount for visitors: 250 yen for up to 1 hour, 400 yen for up to 2 hours, 500 yen for up to 3 hours, and an additional 200 yen for every 30 minutes after.

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Is Wi-Fi available?

A

Only in the lobby. Please check with staff for details.

Q

Are there coin lockers?

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Free dial-operated lockers are available.

Q

Is there foreign language support?

A

There are staff members who speak English. Translation devices will be used as needed.

Reviews

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  • 秦晴

    淡路大震災紀念館是一座極具吸引力的互動式博物館~就是有點嚇人...

Details

Name in Japanese
阪神・淡路大震災記念 人と防災未来センター
Postal Code
651-0073
Address
1-5-2 Wakinohamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
Telephone
078-262-5050
Closed
Closed on Mondays (or the following weekday if a public holiday), and during New Year's.
Business Hours
9:30am - 5:30pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adults 600 yen, University Students 450 yen, High School students and younger free.
Access
1) About a 10-minute walk from Iwaya or Kasuganomichi stations on the Hanshin Main Line.
2) About a 12-minute walk from Nada station on the JR Tokaido Main Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)