The Philatelic Culture Museum

Learn about Japan's postal service through this intriguing exhibition of stamps

Learn about Japan's postal service through this intriguing exhibition of stamps

This museum permanently exhibits standard stamps and commemorative stamps issued in the last 140 years since the postal service has been established all the way to the present. Many unique items are exhibited including the fist stamp issued in Japan called “Ryubun” stamp, hand-carved stamp, which is considered to be the most important stamp in Japan, and actual work instruments used for the postal service. You would enjoy fascinating stamps and culture of the postal service including many special exhibitions held for a limited time at all times inside the museum built in “earthen walled warehouse style” with a great taste of Edo period.

Information

Address
663-3 Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-1401
Access
8-minute walk from Arima Onsen bus stop (Hankyu Bus)
18-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station (Kobe Electric Railway)
Phone
078-904-0024
Hours
10:00-16:00 (Last entry at 15:30)
Holidays
Tuesdays (or the following day if a public holiday falls on a Tuesday)
※The museum may be temporarily closed for the purpose of organizing and preparing for exhibitions. Please contact the establishment for more information.
Admission
Adult 500 yen
Middle and high school student 200 yen
Elementary school students and younger Free
Website
http://www.kitte-museum-arima.jp/english/index.html