Kobe Maritime Museum (Hyōgo): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Kobe Maritime Museum is a science museum in Hatobachō, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 431 km from Tokyo Station and 28 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 神戸海洋博物館 |
| Location | Hatobachō, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minatomotomachi Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 164 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.68278, 135.18833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kobe-maritime-museum.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minatomotomachi Station, about 0.5 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (神戸海洋博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kawasaki Good Times World – Science museum, less than 1 km away
- War Memorial Maritime Museum – Science museum, less than 1 km away
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall – Amusement park, less than 1 km away
- Mosaic Garden – Amusement park, less than 1 km away
- Minatoyama Aquarium – Zoo, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.