Vague Kobe
A design-led gallery space in Kobe’s historic Chartered Building, VAGUE KOBE blends rotating exhibitions with…
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If you like spaces that sit somewhere between gallery, studio, and beautifully designed “world,” Vague Kobe might just be for you. Created by Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio, an interdisciplinary collective of artists with bases in Kobe (Japan) and Arles (France), it’s a place where exhibitions, objects, and spatial design come together.
The gallery is housed inside the historic Chartered Building on Kaigandori (a former bank building with a bold presence), and the venue often changes character depending on what’s on—so it’s worth checking the Vague “what’s on” page before you go. If you’re exploring the port / Kyukyoryuchi area, it’s an ideal “go in for 15 minutes, stay much longer” kind of place, and for photography enthusiasts, The Book End is just up the road.
VAGUE KOBE is on the 4th floor of the Chartered Building on Kaigandori. It’s about a 6–7 minute walk from Kyukyoryuchi-Daimarumae Station, and roughly a 10 minute walk from Motomachi Station or Sannomiya (depending on your route). For navigation, plug “VAGUE KOBE” or “Chartered Building” into your maps app.
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