Main Gate
The first thing to greet the visitor to our university is the bronze plaque of the handwritten "Kobe University" on the gatepost. This was written by ISHII Mitsujiro (1889-1981), a former Chairman of the House of Representatives and a graduate of Kobe Higher Commercial School, one of Kobe University predecessor schools.
Auditorium (registered tangible cultural property)
This auditorium, built in 1935, has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property by the Japanese government. Helm shaped front doors and giant arches on the front wall decorate its façade.
Kanematsu Memorial Hall (registered tangible cultural property)
Donated by KANEMATSU Fusajiro Memorial Association in 1921 as a research center for Kobe Higher Commercial School, one of Kobe University's predecessor schools. It was relocated to and restored on the Kobe University Rokkodai Campus in 1934. KANEMATSU Fusajiro (1845-1913) is the founder of Kanematsu Corporation. This building is now the home of the Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration.
Rokkodai Main Building (registered tangible cultural property)
Built in 1932 as the main building of Kobe University of Commerce, one of predecessor schools of Kobe University. It is now the home of the Faculty/Graduate School of Economics and School/Graduate School of Business Administration.
Library for Social Sciences (registered tangible cultural property)
Built in 1933, this library is notable for its stained glass ceiling and wall painting. It is the largest attached library on campus housing over 1,180,000 books.
Horse Riding Ground
This ground is located right across the street from "Shindai-Kokusaibunkagakubu Mae" bus stop. The seven horses are exercised in the early mornings.
KOBE University Centennial Hall
Built in 2000, this building is composed of two separate centers. On the right is the International Convention Center and on the left is the International Student Center. The view of the ocean from the platform connecting the two parts is breath taking. The exhibition hall on the first floor houses a permanent display of materials related to the centennial history of Kobe University.
Yamaguchi Seishi Memorial House
The house of a distinguished haiku master YAMAGUCHI Seishi (1901-1994) was restored on Kobe University Campus using parts of the original house, which collapsed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Seishi's haiku notebooks and photograph panels portraying his experience overseas are on permanent exhibit within the KOBE University Centennial Hall.There is a room within the house for traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
Takikawa Memorial Hall
Donated by HYOGO TOYOTA MOTOR CO. Ltd., this hall was built in 1991 to promote academic exchange between researchers. There are many pieces of artwork on display within this two-story building. The restaurant and café on the 1F overlook a panoramic view of the city below.
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Monument
Created in memory of the 41 students and faculty members of Kobe University who fell victim to the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.