UCC Coffee Museum
By Andrew Liyan · Last updated: September 8, 2026 · Facts verified: September 8, 2026
- Area
- Port Island, Kobe
- Best For
- Coffee enthusiasts, Couples, Rainy day
- Nearby
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
Visiting UCC Coffee Museum
UCC Coffee Museum, operated by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd., reopened on July 1, 2026, after a six-year closure that began in March 2020 for a full renovation. The museum grew out of a "Coffee Hall" exhibit at the 1981 Kobe Port Island Exposition (Portopia '81), and its renewed form is rebranded as an experience-oriented "coffee theme park," with a new "Future Area" and an expanded lineup of hands-on paid experience courses including roasting, blending, and 3D latte art.
Because the closure lasted six years, a large share of currently indexed travel content about the museum is out of date, describing either the pre-2020 layout or showing the facility as still closed. Entry today is fully reservation-based, with admission of ¥880 for adults and ¥440 for children; the museum shop, however, is open to visitors even without a reservation. The museum sits on Port Island, directly beside Minamikoen Station on the Port Liner line from Sannomiya, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Things to Do at UCC Coffee Museum
Explore the Renewed Exhibits
The 2026 renewal added a new "Future Area" alongside the museum's existing coffee-history and production exhibits.
Try a Hands-On Experience Course
Paid courses covering roasting, blending, and 3D latte art let visitors go beyond viewing exhibits; availability and pricing should be checked on the official reservation site since this is a new, evolving program.
How to Get to UCC Coffee Museum
The museum sits on Port Island, reached from Sannomiya via the Port Liner automated train.
From Sannomiya
Take the Port Liner bound for Kita-Futo and get off at Minamikoen Station; the museum is directly in front of the station.
Best Time to Visit UCC Coffee Museum
Any day with a confirmed reservation.
Entry Fee & Hours
| Category | Price (JPY) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥880 | ~$6 |
| Child | ¥440 | ~$3 |
Entry is fully reservation-based; the museum shop does not require a reservation.
- •The museum reopened July 1, 2026 after a six-year closure; some older sources may still describe it as closed or in its pre-2020 format.
- •A reservation is required for museum entry; the shop alone can be visited without one.
Nearby Attractions
Combine with UCC Coffee Museum on the same day
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