Kobe Bunka Hall

What it is

• A public performing arts center that opened in April 1973.
• The primary performance base for the Kobe Philharmonic orchestra.
• A cultural facility located within the grounds of Okurayama Park.
• The venue is scheduled to relocate to a new site after 2027.

What to see

• A large performance hall with a seating capacity of 2,043 people.
• A medium hall designed for smaller events with 904 seats.
• A mural titled Ajisai created by the artist Chieko Takamura.
• Seating rows that are uniquely numbered starting from the back of the hall.

When to go

• The All Japan High School and University Dance Festival occurs here annually.

Getting there

• The venue is a one-minute walk from Okurayama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.