● ●	THE GREAT HANSHIN-AWAJI EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DISASTER REDUCTION AND HUMAN RENOVATION INSTITUTION Disaster prevention institution that memorializes the experiences and lessons of the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. This disaster prevention institution memorializes the experiences and lessons of the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The incredible quake is replayed at the “1.17 Theater” in a mastery of special effects and computer graphics. The widespread decimation that the earthquake wreaked on the city is reconstructed in the “Moment After” diorama on the 4th floor. And, the “Road to Recovery” exhibit on the 3rd floor chronicles the reconstruction process through five stories of daily life and rebuilding. How to get there: Get off the Hanshin Railway at Iwaya. About 10 minutes on foot from there. Get off JR at Nada. About 12 minutes on foot from there. Closed: Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday), 12/31, 1/1, Open throughout Golden Week WEBSITE