This unique building is located in meriken park. its massive space frame on the roof, symbolizing a ship's sail and waves, is a landmark of meriken park day and night. the history and future of kobe's city, sea, ships, and port are clearly presented through various ship models and panels, a simulator that allows visitors to realistically experience ship steering in kobe port, and a gantry crane game. the building also houses kawasaki world, the corporate museum of the kawasaki heavy industries group.