Set along the picturesque waterfront of Meriken Park, the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park offers a powerful, sobering look at the raw power of the 1995 disaster. Visitors can view an untouched stretch of buckled wharf and submerged concrete walls preserved exactly as they were immediately following the catastrophe. Bilingual photo exhibits and video displays chronicle the devastating damage to the port alongside Kobe's inspiring story of recovery and resilience. It is a deeply moving stop that seamlessly blends historical education with a tribute to the community's enduring spirit.
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- Disaster Heritage
- Parks
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