Abstract
This paper analyzes the arbitration system of construction-related dispute protection ordinance of ordinance-designated cities. After analyzing the regulation and contents of ordinance of each city, it is evident that Kobe city has a unique arbitration system. Then we analyze the difference of application practice of arbitration system. There exist a problem on profession of architect for the dispute arbitration. This paper deals also the cost problem of dispute arbitration system. As conclusion we propose the improvement points for arbitration system such as participation of related people, civil arbitration, role of profession, etc.