Hyogo Performing Arts Center

What it is

• A multi-hall performing arts facility opened in October 2005
• The center was built on the former site of Takamatsu Park
• It serves as the home for a dedicated resident orchestra
• The building was designed by Nikken Sekkei and won multiple architectural awards

What to see

• A large performance hall with a seating capacity of 2,000
• A medium-sized theater that accommodates 800 guests
• A small hall designed for intimate performances with 417 seats
• Modern architecture spanning six floors above ground and one basement level

Getting there

• The facility is a two-minute walk from Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.