神戸市立中央図書館

Kobe Central Library is a public library in downtown Kobe that spans two separate buildings with distinct departments. The facility combines a popular general-use library wing with a specialized research section for academic work.

The library was founded to provide Kobe's community with a central knowledge hub and has developed into an important educational institution. After the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, it took on a special role in archiving documents about this event and its effects.

The library holds the Seikyu Collection with important documents about Korean culture and history that visitors can access in the specialized research section. This collection reflects the diverse connections the city maintains with its neighboring regions.

Visitors should note that the library has different opening hours on different days, with weekdays and Saturdays offering longer hours than Sundays. Free internet access is available throughout the building, which makes working and researching easier.

The library features a special book sterilization machine that allows visitors to clean their borrowed materials. This innovative facility demonstrates the library's commitment to hygiene and the longevity of its collection.

Part of: Kōbe Shiritsu Toshokan

Website: http://city.kobe.lg.jp/information/institution/institution/library/facilities/chuo_lib.html

GPS coordinates: 34.68561,135.17414

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27