[2025 Kobe Attraction] Travel Guide for Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Updated May)

If you're visiting Maiko in Kobe, the 3-Residence Tour Ticket is highly recommended. If you're planning to visit the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and one more place, the 3-Residence Tour Ticket is a great option. Although the former Kinoshita Residence is about a 15-minute walk away and we couldn't visit it, we enjoyed a coffee at the former Muto Sanji Residence while gazing at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and felt the Taisho-era romance at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of each facility. Highly recommended for Maiko sightseeing. ✱----------------------------------------------- 〈3-Residence Tour Ticket 340 yen〉 ◆ Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Ijokaku) 300 yen ◆ Former Muto Sanji Residence 100 yen ◆ Former Kinoshita Residence 100 yen Access: 5-minute walk from JR Maiko Station, 6-minute walk from Sanyo Electric Railway Maiko Park Station -----------------------------------------------✱

It is a nationally designated important tangible cultural property. This villa was built by trader Wu Jintang and displays materials related to the Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen. It is also a great viewpoint for viewing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It is recommended for sightseeing in Kobe Maiko. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Ijokaku) [Location] 2051 Higashi-Maiko-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [Access] 5-minute walk from JR Maiko Station, 6-minute walk from Sanyo Electric Railway Maiko Park Station [Opening hours] 10:00-17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) [Closed] Mondays (next day if Monday is a national holiday), New Year's holiday (December 29th-January 3rd) [Price] Adults 300 yen Free for elementary, middle and high school students and younger Visit date: August 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Western-style architecture #Kobe #Maiko #Sightseeing #Akashi Kaikyo Bridge #Bridge #Breathtaking views #A place where you can feel history #Hyogo sightseeing

#cherryblossom25 Continuing from the previous post, I recommend buying the Sannomiya-Himeji One Day Pass for the following route: Himeji → Maiko Park → Sumaura Park → Suma Make sure to use the “Sanyo Series” trains to fully enjoy the pass. 🌸 Maiko Park Perfect for a slow and relaxing stroll along the coast. There’s also the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall nearby for a visit. I highly recommend purchasing tickets to go up the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge and walk along the scenic footpath. The view from the 8th floor is fantastic, offering both distant views and an exhilarating experience of walking on the glass floor (don’t worry—it's just a small section for those afraid of heights). 🌸 Sumaura Park — A Sacred Land for Experiencing the "Sea of Cherry Blossoms" 🌸 The Sannomiya-Himeji One Day Pass is key here. After exiting the station, you can exchange for a cable car ticket at the entrance. The first two sections of the cable car are free, but later sections are individually priced. I highly recommend the Sky Bicycle (available until 4:00 PM) for just ¥200. I arrived a bit late and nearly missed it because they only accepted coins, and I was short by ¥150. Thankfully, two kind Chinese sisters helped me out with ¥50 and even took a picture for me. It's moments like these that make solo travels feel so warm. 🌸 Suma Seaside Park A very chill beach, perfect for sitting by the shore or at a café to relax and watch the sunset. As I strolled along the beach, humming to one of Arashi's songs, I couldn't help but think about how life’s worries, like unfinished work, simply disappeared. The peaceful vibe was so strong, I thought, "If I must be executed here, then so be it." 😄 #travel

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge around Kobe is a small city that is very suitable for roaming. You can buy a ticket to enter the bridge and overlook the entire strait. The scenery is very spectacular. You can also walk outside the bridge to experience the pleasure of being blown by the wind. It is recommended to stay here for 2-3 hours to experience the beauty of this bridge. You can also arrange a walk in the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in the surrounding parks~

I heard that the Akashi Bridge on the west side of Kobe is quite spectacular. I don't like to plan too much in advance; I prefer surprises, and in Japan, surprises are rarely unpleasant. So, I only checked the route to see if the train goes directly there, which is quite convenient for tourists. Then, I set off. When I arrived at the station and took a walk around, two things caught my attention: 1. Right outside Maiko Station, there's a local supermarket. It seems that people living in the surrounding area rely on this station for their daily needs and come here to shop for groceries. (Unlike most train stations in the city, where you usually see small fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, or shopping malls.) 2. I thought it was just a sea and a bridge. But after crossing a pedestrian bridge from the station, I saw the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in the distance. The famous saying 'The great way is public' is widely known. I also remembered his profound statement, 'The trend of the world is mighty; those who follow it will prosper, and those who resist it will perish.' To say such concise and shocking words in that era truly makes him a great man. The Akashi Bridge by the sea is just a big bridge to an ordinary person like me. I've seen longer and wider ones, so it didn't resonate much with me. However, the seaside promenade and the dedicated fishing platforms below are particularly enviable. This place is very friendly to anglers, which explains why I saw several people with large backpacks on the train earlier—they came specifically with their fishing gear. The waves on the sea reflect golden light on the faces of the anglers, outlining their focused expressions through their hair, depicting various aspects of life. Seagulls and ospreys fly in the sky, ready to dive into the sea for a feast at any moment.

Great place to visit when touring Taipei! Quite convenient to reach the memorial using the public transport. One of the places I would recommend bringing the kids to, so that they can learn more about the history! Not very crowded when I was there. Quite sunny and hot though, so you may want to be prepared for the weather when you visit this place. Overall great fun with the family!