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Meriken Park In Kobe - Basic Info, What To See, And How To Get There
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Meriken Park is located at the Port of Kobe in Hyogo. Established in 1887, it has become a spot of relaxation for locals. The park also offers a spectacular night view of the lit-up Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum.
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Meriken Park Attractions
Fish Dance
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An art object installed in 1987 celebrating 120 years since the opening of the Port of Kobe. The carp-shaped object is 22 meters tall.
It was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and supervised by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Bell of Hortensia
An object established in 1989 celebrating the first Kobe Fashion Festival. Hortensia refers to Kobe's city flower, the hydrangea. The structure was created by Nakashima Propeller, a screw propeller manufacturer.
Nearby, you will find Starbucks Coffee Kobe Meriken Park, one of the largest Starbucks shops in west Japan.
Surrounding Attractions
Kobe Maritime Museum
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The museum has exhibitions related to ships from around the world, such as gondolas of Venice, and a model of the British warship Rodney, which entered the Port of Kobe in the 19th century. Right nearby, you'll also find Kawasaki World, a corporate museum of Kobe-born Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
The Motorcycle Gallery with its displays of various Kawasaki racing bikes is also worth a visit.
Entrance Fee: Adults (high school and above) 600 yen, children (elementary and middle school) 250 yen//Kobe Port Tower Multi-Use Ticket adults 1000 yen, children 400 yen
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (final admission 16:30)
Closed: Monday (open if Monday is a holiday, the following day is closed in lieu), Year-end and New Year (December 29-January 3)
Website: http://www.kobe-maritime-museum.com/language/english.html
Kobe Port Tower
From Kobe Port Tower - The Red Symbol Of The City Sparkling In The Sky
An observatory from which visitors can enjoy a view of the Port of Kobe and the city. It has a unique shape like a thin tsuzumi (Japanese hand drum).
A City Oasis
Meriken Park is an oasis for locals. The park offers visitors a great view of the Port of Kobe, as well as a spectacular night view when the Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum are lit up.
*Transportation times and fares are listed based on information from the respective official websites. All information is as of October 2017 and is subject to change.
Previous experience as an editor at a women's media company in Japan. I lived in Australia for a while and joined MATCHA after returning to Japan. In charge of editing, promoting sponsored content, and creative direction. I love watching Western TV series.
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