The Tetsujin 28 (Gigantor) Monument is a larger than life statue of Tetsujin 28 a character from the 1960s anime Tetsujin 28-go.

The statue was built in 2009 and was part of Kobe’s efforts to rejuvenate the city in the wake of the devastating 1995 earthquake that claimed 6,000 lives and caused $100 billion dollars in damages. 

The statue costs 1.4 million dollars to build, weighs 50 tons and towers 18 meters over the surrounding area. The statue quickly became one of the city’s top attractions attracting visitors from around Japan and around the world.

Tetsujin 28 (Gigantor) Monument is easily accessible via the Kobe Municipal Subway network. Shin-Nagata station on the Seishin-Yamate and Kaigan Line is located a short 5 minutes away from the monument.