Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

15 of 39 in attractions in Kobe

The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (兵庫県立美術館) in Kobe showcases modern and contemporary art along the waterfront of the HAT Kobe district. Opened as part of the city’s recovery after the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the museum was designed by renowned architect Ando Tadao, also known for Omotesando Hills and museums on Naoshima.

As the largest art museum in western Japan, it displays rotating collections of paintings, sculptures, and prints from both Japanese and international artists, with a focus on those connected to Hyogo Prefecture. Besides exhibitions, the museum features auditoriums and event spaces for concerts and performances. Visitors can also enjoy a restaurant, cafeteria, and museum shop, making it a vibrant cultural destination.

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The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art is in HAT Kobe, a newer district east of Kobe’s city center. It’s a 10-minute walk from Iwaya Station on the Hanshin Main Line (4 minutes, 160 yen from Sannomiya Station) or 15 minutes from Nada Station on the JR Kobe Line (3 minutes, 140 yen from Sannomiya Station). The Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum is nearby.