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Nojima Fault Preservation Museum

Sakurai Midori, CC BY-SA

Nojima Fault Preservation Museum

野島断層保存館

Hyogo · Kansai

A museum built directly over a preserved section of the actual fault rupture from the 1995 Great Hanshin (Kobe) Earthquake.

Why we picked it

A sobering, specific piece of disaster heritage most visitors don't know exists on Awaji.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 3,109 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adults ¥730, junior/senior-high ¥310, elementary ¥260, under 6 free. Open 9:00-17:00.
Website
nojima-danso.co.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Admission

  • Adults ¥730, junior/senior-high ¥310, elementary ¥260, under 6 free. Open 9:00-17:00.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

museumearthquake historyscience

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