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Wakamatsu Park

Tourist attraction Park

👍 At 18 Meters high, life-size statue of Tetsujin 28 Go - 鉄人28号 as we know it! Originally a creation of Mitsuteru Yokohama (1934~2004), creator of Giant Robo, published in Kobunsha's Shonen magazine from July 1956 to May 1966. Dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Great Hanshin earthquake, this...


Address

Japan, 〒653-0038 Hyogo, Kobe, Nagata Ward, Wakamatsucho, 6 Chome−3

Website

www.kobe-park.or.jp

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: (The Emperor's Birthday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours

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  • 4/5 Paul T. 2 years ago on Google • 656 reviews
    Great park with plenty of space…and the Gigantor! Nice place to relax and close to shopping and restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wai Sze L. 7 years ago on Google • 293 reviews
    Fan of robots? This is a must-go then. To visit the giant robot statue (and pose with it), stop at the Shin-Nagata station. The staff manning the gates are probably used to all the foreigners asking about the giant robot because our guy was able to point us in the direction of a map mural even as we started to ask him where it was.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jae L. 1 year ago on Google • 58 reviews
    At 18 Meters high, life-size statue of Tetsujin 28 Go - 鉄人28号 as we know it! Originally a creation of Mitsuteru Yokohama (1934~2004), creator of Giant Robo, published in Kobunsha's Shonen magazine from July 1956 to May 1966. Dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Great Hanshin earthquake, this robot was erected in 2010 as a protective figure, as well as part of a plan to encourage tourism to overcome the aftermath of the earthquake, of the city of Kobe.. It's rather tricky where to look for if you don't know the neighborhood, as the statue is surrounded and consequently concealed in a way by the tall shopping mall buildings. Look for Wakamatsu Park near Shin-Nagata Station (JR & Seishin-Yamate). It's only 4 JR stops away from Sannomiya Station. It'd be a good picture-taking, kinda nostalgic spot if you're in Kobe area, especially if you've seen the original Tetsujin 28 Go comics and stuffs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexabeth L. 4 years ago on Google • 725 reviews
    Love a lot. Such a lovely place to spent the time.

  • 5/5 Angus B. 3 years ago on Google • 409 reviews
    Strong Man 28 fan must visit Wakamatsu Park

  • 5/5 Luke J. 4 years ago on Google • 408 reviews
    Top tier tourist attraction. Went was nobody was there and was quite fun. Really great to pose and play around and take pictures of gigantor.

  • 4/5 Gunz P. 4 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Tetsujin 28, stand here, if you love this, come to c him.😁😁😁

  • 5/5 Mazaya C. 4 years ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Quite good place for taking selfies

  • 5/5 Frank V. 3 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    very good

  • 5/5 Jen E. 3 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Growing up, I was a fan of robots. Having had an impromptu trip to Kobe, missing a glimpse of the Gigantor wasn't an option. Got here early evening and there were only a few students hanging around.

  • 5/5 Tim C. 1 year ago on Google
    Got to meet one of my childhood heroes! 🙂


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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