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Kobe Maritime Museum

神戸海洋博物館 "Kobe Kaiyo Hakubutsukan"

Exhibits rich history of the port city with many photos, artifacts, models and some actual ships. Also houses Kawasaki World, a corporation museum for the Kawasaki Heavy Industries (no additional fees).

Price: Adult ¥900, High School student or lower ¥400
Website: kobe-maritime-museum.com (opens in a new tab)

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