Introducing my favorite city, Kobe💕
~Part3~Meriken Park & Harborland
Meriken Park is a wonderful waterfront park in Kobe’s port area. Built on reclaimed land, the park has grassy lawns and open courtyards dotted with modern art installations and fountains. The park is home to some of the city’s iconic contemporary architecture such as the red Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum.
The park was devastated by the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, but has now become a popular spot for locals and tourists again. A small memorial commemorates the many victims who were killed in the port during the earthquake. A short section of damaged waterfront has been left unrepaired as a reminder of the earthquake’s tremendous destructive power.
Harborland is a large commercial facility located on the south side of Kobe Port. It has shopping centers, movie theaters, restaurants, hotels and more. In addition, there are many attractions around Harborland such as Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum and Kobe Central Library.
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