K computer, Kobe

Name: K computer
Address: Kobe, Japan
Telephone: +81 78-940-5555

#59 among attractions in Kobe

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The K computer – named for the Japanese word/numeral "kei", meaning 10 quadrillion – was a supercomputer manufactured by Fujitsu, installed at the Riken Advanced Institute for Computational Science campus in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The K computer was based on a distributed memory architecture with over 80,000 compute nodes. It was used for a variety of applications, including climate research, disaster prevention and medical research. The K computer's operating system was based on the Linux kernel, with additional drivers designed to make use of the computer's hardware. ()

Local name: 京 Coordinates: 34°39'12"N, 135°13'12"E

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中央区 (中央13)Kobe Japan

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+81 78-940-5555

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K computer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kobe Animal Kingdom, World Memorial Hall, UCC Coffee Museum, Port Island.

~940 ftE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Kobe Animal Kingdom, Kobe
5 min walk • Kobe Animal Kingdom is a unique and enchanting zoological park nestled in the vibrant city of Kobe, Japan. Unlike conventional zoos, this park offers a harmonious interaction between humans and animals, housed under a vast, climate-controlled glass dome that provides a...
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Arenas and stadiums
World Memorial Hall, Kobe
24 min walk • World Memorial Hall or World Hall is a multi-purpose arena located in the Chūō-ku Ward of Kobe, Japan. It has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people and is optimized for large-scale meetings, sport events, trade shows and concerts.
0.8 miN
34°39'55"N • 135°13'1"E
UCC Coffee Museum, Kobe
22 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.8 miN
Island
Port Island, Kobe
20 min walk • Port Island is an artificial island in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan.
1.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Kobe Shukugawa Gakuin University, Kobe
32 min walk • Kobe Shukugawa Gakuin University, colloquially abbreviated to {KSGU}, was a private non-sectarian and coeducational university located in Kobe, Japan. Established in 2007, it had been specialized in Tourism Studies.
1.4 miNW
34°40'10"N • 135°12'14"E
Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus, Kobe
37 min walk • Universities and schools

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to K computer?

Nearby attractions include Kobe Animal Kingdom, Kobe (5 min walk), Port Island, Kobe (20 min walk), UCC Coffee Museum, Kobe (22 min walk), World Memorial Hall, Kobe (24 min walk).

How to get to K computer by public transport?

The nearest stations to K computer:

Light rail

Keisan Kagaku Center • Lines: P (4 min walk)
Iryo Center • Lines: P (11 min walk)

K computer, Kobe

Facts and practical information

K computer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kobe Animal Kingdom, Kobe

World Memorial Hall, Kobe

UCC Coffee Museum, Kobe

Port Island, Kobe

Kobe Shukugawa Gakuin University, Kobe

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus, Kobe

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to K computer?

How to get to K computer by public transport?