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Kobe Maritime Museum
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Kobe Maritime Museum celebrates the city's maritime heritage, focusing on the port's role in trade and innovation. The highlight is the Yamato-1, a full-scale prototype of the world's first magnetohydrodynamic propulsion ship, which visitors can view up close. Detailed ship models, from ancient vessels to modern container ships, illustrate the evolution of naval architecture. Interactive displays explain port operations and the science behind the Yamato-1's unique technology.
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- The Yamato-1 maglev ship prototype
- Extensive collection of ship models from various eras
- Interactive exhibits on port operations and maritime technology
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