Kobe Kitano Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kobe
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 40-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-17:30 · Last entry 17:00; closed Tuesdays, with changes during special exhibitions
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 500 · Child: JPY 300 children · Special exhibitions priced separately; a cafe and shop are on site
- Address
- 2-9-6 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.7020, 135.1880
Introduction
Kobe Kitano Museum is a white-painted Western house completed in 1898 as the residence of the American consul; it continued to serve as the consulate until 1978. In 1996, the year after the Great Hanshin earthquake, it was restored and opened as a museum, making it one of the few places in the Kitano Ijinkan district where the building and the display carry equal weight. The permanent rotation shows work by Hyogo-born illustrator Moe Nagata, changing monthly, alongside the 'Painters of Montmartre' exchange exhibition, materials on the history of Kitano and Kobe and records of the early national olive grove. The museum also houses the Kitano-Yamamoto district preservation association and the Kobe International Olive Academy. Recent special exhibitions have ranged from manga original art to themed shows, with their own prices and closing days. KITANO cafe CREDO on the ground floor is a natural pause after the uphill streets.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30-17:30 |
Last entry 17:00; closed Tuesdays, with changes during special exhibitions
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 500 |
|---|---|
| Child | JPY 300 children |
Special exhibitions priced separately; a cafe and shop are on site
Transportation
15-min uphill walk north from Sannomiya Station
City Loop bus to Kitano Ijinkan stops outside
No museum car park; use metered lots nearby
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kobe Kitano Museum?
Monday: 09:30-17:30; Tuesday: 09:30-17:30; Wednesday: 09:30-17:30; Thursday: 09:30-17:30; Friday: 09:30-17:30; Saturday: 09:30-17:30; Sunday: 09:30-17:30; Last entry 17:00; closed Tuesdays, with changes during special exhibitions
How much is the admission for Kobe Kitano Museum?
Adult: JPY 500; Child: JPY 300 children; Special exhibitions priced separately; a cafe and shop are on site
How long should I spend at Kobe Kitano Museum?
A typical visit takes 40-60 min.
How do I get to Kobe Kitano Museum?
Subway: 15-min uphill walk north from Sannomiya Station; Bus: City Loop bus to Kitano Ijinkan stops outside; Driving/Parking: No museum car park; use metered lots nearby
