Yamate Hachiban-kan

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A unique Western-style building with three connected Tudor-style turrets. The interior is richly adorned with Western and Eastern sculptures (including works by Rodin and Bourdelle) and paintings.

  • Historic Sites
  • Cultural Assets
  • Castle
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Highlights

  1. Three connected Tudor-style turrets creating a unique exterior
  2. Western sculptures by Rodin and Bourdelle
  3. Collection of Eastern sculptures
  4. Collection of Western and Eastern art
  5. A glimpse into Kobe's international atmosphere of the past

Basic Information

Address
2-20-1 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo
Access
15-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station (Sanyo Shinkansen) 20-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (JR) 20-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (Hankyu) 20-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (Hanshin) 20-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (Seishin-Yamate Subway Line) 20-minute walk from Sannomiya-Hanadokei-mae Station (Coast Line Subway) 20-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (Port Liner) Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM during winter)
Cld.Days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Adults: ¥700 Children: ¥350
INFO
Photography is prohibited inside the building.
HP
https://www.kobe-style.jp/yamate/hachi/

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