Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park
Hyogo Prefecture · Japan
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:11
Welcome to the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park, a site of profound historical and emotional significance located on the waterfront of Meriken Park. This humble memorial is dedicated to the victims of the Great Hanshin…
Listen in the app2The Preserved Ruins — A Fragment of 19951:58
The focal point of this memorial is undoubtedly the 60-meter stretch of the Meriken Wharf that remains in its damaged state. As you look down at the buckled and cracked concrete, you are seeing the direct impact of the seismic…
Listen in the app3The Memorial Wall — Names and Numbers1:55
Nearby the preserved ruins, a series of memorial walls and monuments list the grim statistics and the names of those who perished during the disaster. The Great Hanshin Earthquake claimed over 6,400 lives, and while this park…
Listen in the app4The Recovery Exhibits — A Story of Rebuilding2:06
A significant portion of the park is dedicated to the technical and logistical challenges of rebuilding the Port of Kobe. Through a series of glass-enclosed exhibits and outdoor dioramas, visitors can learn about the massive…
Listen in the app5The Waterfront Promenade — A Walk of Reflection2:03
Stretching along the edge of the harbor, the promenade offers a peaceful path for reflection. Here, you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of the modern Port of Kobe—the glistening water, the passing tour boats, and the…
Listen in the app6Kobe Luminarie Context — A Light in the Dark2:08
While not a physical structure within the park year-round, the story of the Kobe Luminarie is deeply connected to the spirit of this site. Started in December 1995, just months after the earthquake, the Luminarie is an annual…
Listen in the app7The Fountain of Hope — A Fluid Memorial1:59
As we reach the southern edge of the memorial area, we find various water features and fountains that symbolize the life-giving nature of water and the constant flow of time. These fountains are often designed with clean lines…
Listen in the app8Closing1:59
As we depart from the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park, let us carry with us the profound lessons of this site. We have stood before the jagged ruins of the Meriken Wharf, read the names of the lost, and explored the…
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What is Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park?
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park is a place in Hyogo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 16 min 19 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.6837, 135.1901 |
| Last updated |
