- Opening times
- 9:30-17:30 (admission until 16:30)
- Holiday
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Every Monday (If Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday, the museum will be open and the following weekday will be closed instead.)
New Year holidays (End of Dec. -Beginning of Jan.) - Free entry
- Free admission on the 17th of every month; if the 17th is a holiday, admission will be free on the following day (18th).
Welcome to DRI
The Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution Museum
DRI is a museum where you can learn about the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and how the region recovered. Through engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and hands-on activities, visitors can experience the impact of the earthquake and learn practical ways to prepare for future disasters. DRI offers an educational and inspiring experience for all ages.
The Day Everything Changed
On January 17, 1995, at 5:46 a.m. on a bitterly cold winter morning, a massive earthquake struck Kobe, Osaka, and surrounding areas. This region, home to 3.5 million people and a vital hub of Japan's economy, suffered widespread catastrophic damage. Numerous buildings and homes were destroyed, and areas densely packed with older wooden houses were reduced to scorched earth by subsequent fires.
The disaster claimed over 6,400 lives and injured tens of thousands. Hundreds of thousands lost their homes and were forced to live in shelters and temporary housing, cut off from essential services like electricity, gas, water, and transportation.
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