GALLERY
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WHY VISIT
Created to pass on the lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, this 'Forest of Books' was envisioned as a place where children can develop creativity and sensitivity. It stands as a new cultural landmark built upon hope and resilience.
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Diverse 'Forests of Books'
Picture books, literature, encyclopedias, and foreign-language books arranged in themed areas.
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Tadao Ando Architecture
A distinctive spatial design created through the interplay of light and shadow.
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE
BEST SHOTS
- — Shot across the large bookshelf staircase
- — Geometric exterior views
ESSENTIALS
- Opening Hours
- 9:30–17:00 (Closed Mondays; open on holidays, closed next weekday). No reservation required on weekdays. On weekends, holidays, events, and during Obon, advance reservation is required (90-minute time slots).
- cost
- Free admission (reservation recommended)
- Best Time
- Mornings tend to be quieter and ideal for reading.
- Suggested Duration
- About 1 hour
- Access
- Approx. 13-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (JR, Hankyu, Hanshin).
6 minutes from Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Station (Subway Kaigan Line). - Accessibility
- Fully accessible. Elevator available (via Higashi Yuenchi management building).
- NOTE
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Some areas inside the facility prohibit photography. Please follow the rules when taking pictures.
