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Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park
The place you're referring to is the Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park, located in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. This park preserves a 60-meter section of the Meriken Wharf that was damaged during the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, serving as a poignant reminder of the disaster and the subsequent recovery efforts. (city.kobe.lg.jp)
Situated in the northeastern part of Meriken Park, the memorial features exhibits detailing the earthquake's impact on Kobe Port and the restoration process. In January 2025, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the earthquake, the park underwent a comprehensive renovation, introducing new displays and multilingual support to enhance visitor understanding. (feel-kobe.jp)
The park is accessible via public transportation: it's approximately a 10-minute walk southeast from Minato Motomachi Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line, or about a 15-minute walk south from JR and Hanshin Motomachi Station. (city.kobe.lg.jp)
Admission is free, and the park is open 24 hours, allowing visitors to reflect on the events of 1995 and appreciate the resilience of the Kobe community.