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Kawasaki World

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Kawasaki World

A corporate museum where you can learn about the wide-ranging technologies of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, spanning land, sea, air, and space, through real exhibits and hands-on experiences.

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A corporate museum operated by the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, which has a history of more than 120 years. Through products and technologies in a wide range of fields the company has worked on, including motorcycles, Shinkansen bullet trains, aircraft, and ships, it introduces the history of Japanese manufacturing.

Inside the museum, you can see real exhibits including motorcycles from across the years, the front car of a Series 0 Shinkansen bullet train, an actual helicopter, and displays related to ships. The exhibits are organized by field, making it easy to learn about changes in design, structure, and technology. You can also take a close look at engines and aircraft structures, with clear displays showing the ingenuity behind manufacturing and the evolution of technology.

Another highlight is the chance to experience technology firsthand. In the motorcycle exhibit, you can sit astride the bikes to get a sense of their scale, while in the aviation area, you can try piloting with a flight simulator. In the railway area, you can operate an HO-scale railway model diorama to deepen your understanding of Shinkansen technology. There are also interactive exhibits you can enjoy while participating, such as the "Korokoro Factory," where you can learn how robots move and how hydraulic equipment works by operating a system that carries balls.

There is also a history corner introducing the journey of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, where you can learn about the expansion of its businesses and the background of its technological development through videos and panel displays. Viewing it together with the real exhibits and hands-on experiences makes the museum's overall content easier to understand.

The museum also has the Kobe Maritime Museum shop, where you can buy original goods from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group and Kawasaki World. Limited-time special exhibitions and events are sometimes held as well. By combining exhibits and hands-on experiences, you can explore a broad range of the group's technology and manufacturing.

Highlights

  • You can see real exhibits of products for land, sea, and air, including motorcycles, Shinkansen bullet trains, aircraft, and ships.
  • Each field features hands-on exhibits, including a motorcycle experience, a flight simulator, and railway model operation.
  • You can also enjoy interactive exhibits where you can learn about robot movement and how hydraulic equipment works.
  • There are also exhibits introducing the company's history and a museum shop.

Photos

  • The "Motorcycle Gallery" displays many actual machines from across the years

    The "Motorcycle Gallery" displays many actual machines from across the years

  • The "Land Zone" features the actual front car of a Series 0 Shinkansen bullet train

    The "Land Zone" features the actual front car of a Series 0 Shinkansen bullet train

  • You can view the cockpit of a real helicopter

    You can view the cockpit of a real helicopter

  • The "History Corner" introduces more than 120 years of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group history

    The "History Corner" introduces more than 120 years of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group history

  • "Korokoro Factory," where you can learn how hydraulic equipment works

    "Korokoro Factory," where you can learn how hydraulic equipment works

Official FAQs

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

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, it is.

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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are.

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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed on the same day only.

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Is there a smoking area?
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Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire facility, and there is no smoking area.

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Are there any tourist attractions nearby?
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Meriken Park stretches out in front of the facility at Kobe Port, and there is also a commercial complex called umie nearby where you can enjoy shopping.

Reviews

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    Inside, they have everything from motorcycles, airplanes, and Shinkansen trains to large industrial machines. Every section is worth checking out, and there are lots of full-scale displays, which are really impressive up close. Even if you’re not into machinery, you’ll probably still think it’s super cool and very photogenic. It’s also easy to walk around without getting too tired, so it’s a great place for couples or friends to spend some time together.

Details

Name in Japanese
カワサキワールド
Postal Code
650-0042
Address
Inside Kobe Maritime Museum, 2-2 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Phone
078-327-5401
Closed on
Mondays (the following day if Monday is a national holiday), New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) *Subject to change
Hours
10:00am–6:00pm (Last admission at 5:30pm) *Subject to change
Admission
Adults 900 yen, elementary, junior high, and high school students 400 yen
Access
1) Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Minato Motomachi Station on the Municipal Subway Kaigan Line
2) Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Motomachi Station on the JR and Hanshin lines
3) Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Hanakuma Station on the Kobe Kosoku (Hankyu and Sanyo) Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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