The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake | Daffodilian Getaways
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The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Ticket
Kobe · Japan
From2.94 USD per person
Attraction
Activity type
Attraction
Operating hours
09:30 – 17:30
Voucher delivery
≈ 5 min after booking
Highlights
See the 1.17 Theater portray the destructive power of the 1995 earthquake with sound and large-screen images.
Walk past realistic dioramas recreating devastated streets in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.
Experience earthquake, tsunami and flood scenarios through 360-degree VR footage at Hazard VR Port.
About this activity
Visit the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial in Kobe to learn about the 1995 disaster and the region's recovery. See a large-screen recreation of the earthquake, realistic dioramas of devastated streets and materials linked to survivors' stories. Explore hands-on exhibits about disaster prevention, then learn how to respond to earthquakes, tsunamis and floods in the BOSAI Science Field.
What's included
Included
Admission
Location
Good to know
Child policy:
Children under 19 years old are free of charge, but still require a ticket. These can be collected at the ticketing desk upon arrival, subject to availability. Free child tickets can also be reserved in advance on the official website.
Good to know:
Students must bring a valid student ID for age verification.
The 4th-floor film uses images, sound and lighting effects in a darkened room to recreate the intensity of an earthquake.
Wheelchair users can move around both buildings using flat floors, ramps, lifts and escalators.
Last admission is 1 hour before closing time.
Check the official website for the daily opening hours and closure dates prior to your visit.
