THE GREAT HANSHIN EARTHQUAKE RESTORATION NEWS

Half a year after the Great Hanshin Earthquake hit Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture, the restoration work continues to progress much faster than expected. Now almost the entire railway network, including the JR Sanyo-Shinkansen passing through many sightseeing areas, has reopened. Over 70% of the accommodations have also returned to normal operation.

The citizens of Kobe have launched their '95 Kobe Sightseeing Campaign and are planning some major events this summer to welcome back tourists to their dynamic, historical city.

Status of public traffic service following the great Hanshin earthquake (GIF, 11KBytes)
Status of tourist-frequented places

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