Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Hyogo
Hanshin Koshien Stadium will hold its Night Mound Pitching Event on December 6 (Sunday), 2026, with 60 participants throwing from the mound under the stadium lights. Applications open November 3 on Lawson Ticket.
From November 11 to 17, Kobe Hankyu's Main Building 9th-floor event hall hosts the "Autumn Hokkaido Products Fair" (秋の北海道物産大会), bringing together about 40 brands with Hokkaido sweets, soft serve, seafood bento and eat-in dishes.
LEGO Japan's holiday campaign sends a Christmas-themed truck caravan, "Santa Claus's Present Factory," to four cities from November 7, 2026, with LEGO ornament building, a photo spot and a pop-up store.
The Nyan Nyan Nyanko collaboration cafe "Nyan Nyan Nyanko Hanten" runs from December 1 to 21, 2026 in Kobe and Hiroshima, with Chinese-style menu items, original goods, and a SPINNS collaboration line.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond will add weekday night openings of "Hikari no Mori – Yoru no Geijutsu Sanpo" from November 9 (Mon) to November 13 (Fri), 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at ROKKO Mori no Oto Museum and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mt. Rokko in Kobe.
The 32nd Kobe Luminarie will run for 10 days from Friday, January 29 to Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi Park, and the Former Foreign Settlement in Kobe. Its theme is "Un porto. Mille luci. Mille armonie." (港に灯る、千のしらべ).
Starting November 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island celebrates the birthdays of Sasori, Jiraiya, Rock Lee and Sai, with limited-edition Shinobi-Zato Birthday Cards handed out to visitors.
From November 21, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island holds a free "Junior Squad Member Exam" for children who cannot ride the zipline. Kids who clear the missions receive an exclusive Junior Squad Member ID.
KidZania Tokyo, KidZania Koshien, and KidZania Fukuoka will hold a Christmas edition of Otona no KidZania for guests aged 16 and over in December 2026, with special programs such as a Santa hat gift, photo props, and can badge making.
The EXPO2027 Tunku Tunku Pouch Crunch, a drawstring pouch featuring GREEN×EXPO 2027 mascot Tunku Tunku and filled with seven pieces of chocolate crunch, rolls out in stages from October 28, 2026 at select EXPO 2027 Official Stores, with a suggested retail price of ¥1,700 (tax included).
AND CHIPS, the Capcom fashion label that reimagines Capcom's properties, is releasing a new collection with illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ based on Onimusha: Way of the Sword. A T-shirt, a metallic sticker and a clear file go on sale at Capcom Store locations from October 30, 2026.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a winter accommodation plan from November 14, 2026 to January 16, 2027, timed with the Awaji Green Hall special exhibition and the Awaji Yumebutai illumination event.
On December 31, 2026, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at the Nijigennomori anime park on Awaji Island holds a one-night-only New Year's Eve Lantern Festival. A special photo spot lit by original lanterns appears, and visitors help create a Konoha symbol illumination from lanterns bearing their New Year wishes.
Tanba Sasayama Ikkyuuan in Hyogo Prefecture is offering natural wild boar botan nabe courses supervised by the long-established Kinmata from October 1. A new course pairing a miso broth with a sansho pepper broth joins the lineup on November 1.
The castle town of Izushi marks the 54th Izushi Castle Festival with a spear-swinging daimyo procession, a children's procession, stage performances and a mochi-throwing finale, alongside the Eirakukan Kabuki "Oneri" parade.
With fewer than 50 days left in the Attack on Titan collaboration at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, three countdown campaigns will run from November 1 to December 13, 2026, including an Asoview-exclusive pair ticket, quote photo props, and a message panel.
HOCHO KNIFE, an online shop that has delivered more than 200,000 Japanese-made knives to over 80 countries, opens its first physical store on the first floor of Center Plaza West Building in Sannomiya, Kobe, on November 14 (Sat), 2026, with about 700 knives and related items on display.
Kobe no Tobira (神戸のとびら), a platform of local tourism programs run by the Kobe Tourism Bureau, has started selling a night tower-top tour of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a bus tour in Kobe's Kita Ward that includes cooking new rice in a kamado, making a mini kadomatsu, and preparing miso.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at five locations across Japan from November 2026 — Entetsu Department Store, Sendai Mitsukoshi, AMU Plaza Nagasaki, Daimaru Kobe, and Odakyu Department Store Machida — featuring a pop-up-exclusive Strawberry flavor.
From November 6 to 30, 2026, visitors to NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island can vote for the past Special Missions they most want back. The top mission in each of three themes returns for a limited time from December 24, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
SIKI Garden at ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its Winter Season from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with a Winter Garden, outdoor art, touchable sound exhibits, and limited-time kotatsu relaxation spots.
British fashion brand FRED PERRY opened three limited-time outlet stores in Tosu (Saga), Kobe Sanda (Hyogo) and Shiga Ryuo (Shiga) in October 2026, with white-based interiors featuring a shirt wall and a laurel wreath neon sign.
Kobe Illuminage, the winter illumination event at the roadside station Kobe Fruit & Flower Park (神戸フルーツ・フラワーパーク大沢) in Kita Ward, Kobe, runs from October 23, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Its 17th edition, themed "Starlight Dream," adds a glowing Butterfly Swing, Rainbow Animals, and a Balloon Play Area.
From November 6, 2026, 10 Premium Outlets nationwide light up with winter illuminations running through February 24, 2027, while the PREMIUM OUTLETS SALE from November 6 to 15 offers discounts of up to 80%.
A new tea shop themed around a traveling girl and a cup of tea opens in the basement of Daimaru Kobe on November 4, 2026, with 14 tea bag varieties in packages illustrated by Kobe-based 有村綾.
A Christmas tree about 9 meters tall, one of the largest on Awaji Island, will be installed and lit at Awaji Highway Oasis from October 28, with a free concert event on November 21.
Starting December 3, 2026, Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a limited-time collaboration marking the release of Dragon Quest Monsters 4, with collab goods, collab food and a stay plan at GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° also planned.
From November 1 to December 27, 2026, restaurants and lounges run by VMG HOTELS & UNIQUE VENUES across Japan offer special Christmas plans in historic venues, with reservations now open.
The Tamba Sasayama City Art and Culture Festival, which combines the city's art exhibition and citizens' cultural festival, will be held from November 17 to 23, 2026, with an art exhibition at the Tamba Sasayama Civic Center and a performing arts showcase at the Den-en Symphony Hall.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World in Kobe will hold "Suma Sea Christmas 2026," featuring Christmas versions of the Dolphin Night and Orca Performances in each day's final show, a Christmas dinner buffet at Blue Ocean Orca Stadium on four evenings, and winter-limited sweets.
From Sunday, November 1, 2026, HARBOR CAFE on the first floor of Kobe Marriott Hotel in Chuo Ward, Kobe, serves two new parfaits at ¥1,500 each, and also offers three low-alcohol cocktails for a relaxed end to the day. Reservations are now open.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Meriken Park in Kobe hosts the free event Kobe Meriken Christmas, centered on a drone show, with a special entertainment show combined with Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks on December 19 and 25.
The Shikata Hiroo-Higashi Cosmos Festival takes place on four days in October 2026 on the terraced fields of Kakogawa, Hyogo, with cosmos and sunflower viewing, local farm produce sales, and a sweet potato harvest experience. Admission is free.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a countdown event with three campaigns from November 1 to December 13, 2026, as its TV anime Attack on Titan collaboration event heads toward its close.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has been selling a collaboration-exclusive Attack on Titan drink inspired by Hange's experiments since October 1, 2026, served with an experiment powder that changes the drink's color, for ¥1,200 at Mori no Terrace.
PINE'S COFFEE ROASTER, a roastery cafe on the first floor of the new hotel edit x seven Awaji Island in Sumoto, opens in April 2027 with Hawaiian breakfast plates and an original breakfast planned with SHOGUN BURGER.
Rakushoin (茶寮 楽書院), a tearoom overlooking a Japanese garden in Amagasaki, Hyogo, begins its monthly 12-session seminar series "Juni no Kei" on October 28, 2026. The first session compares six types of tea for ¥3,500 (tax included).
From November 6 to December 27, 2026, the CANVAS Lounge at The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya serves a holiday-season edition of its mini afternoon tea "Meets KOBE," with strawberry and cream sweets from the Kobe boulangerie Comme Chinois and savories including a roast beef sandwich.
Restaurant Café Terrace ami Kobe in Chuo-ku, Kobe will serve a special Christmas dinner course for three days only, December 24 to 26, 2026, with views of Kobe Port at night from the windows. Reservations are now open.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum will hold the "Forest Sound Christmas Night Concert 2026 - Casual Café Style" on December 19 and 20, 2026, pairing a concert on music boxes and other automatic musical instruments with a choice of Forest Café plates. Reservations open on November 1.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Armin Arlert's birthday, the sixth and final installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting November 3, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
From October 10 to November 10, 2026, guests staying in the two Naruto collaboration rooms at GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island can order the Uzumaki Naruto Birthday Collaboration Drink for ¥1,320 and receive an exclusive postcard.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a free Titan photo challenge for Attack on Titan night event participants from October 10 to November 30, 2026. Those who find five Pure Titans and report their best shot at the goal receive an original Titan sticker.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will bring back its popular Godzilla Minus One Cream Puff for a limited time from October 6, 2026, alongside the Godzilla Minus One Special Exhibition Revival.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, an offshore art stage on the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, is selling plans that pair a performance ticket with a meal at one of the five restaurants at the neighboring THE PASONA. The original ballet "Libris no Hon" runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 5 to October 31.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe displays Moomin-related books and posters on its 3rd-floor FOYER from October 2 to December 13, 2026, alongside combo tickets with the "Tove Jansson and the Moomins" exhibition and limited collaboration goods.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Awaji Survey Corps Exam, a 10-question quiz tied to its Attack on Titan collaboration event, from October 5 to November 30, 2026. The exam is free, but a day or night event attraction ticket is required.
The first-ever marche event "Gokigensan-ten" takes place on October 17 and 18, 2026, at Stage Felissimo in Kobe. At least 20 exhibitors in their 20s and 30s will run booths for goods, books, art, and baked sweets, alongside participatory content and an essay exhibition, with free admission.
On Saturday, October 10, a corner for the British outdoor brand Rab opens inside ZANE ARTS Kobe Sannomiya, starting with the 2026 autumn/winter lineup, which centers on apparel. A two-day POP UP and an opening giveaway are planned.
Through November 29, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mount Rokko in Kobe is holding a Species Cyclamen Exhibition featuring a colony of about 500 Cyclamen hederifolium plants, potted species cyclamen, and seedlings for sale.
From October 2 to November 29, 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its first-ever Onboard Autumn Buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, with all-you-can-drink beverages, a live kitchen, and lunch, twilight, and night sailings from Kobe Port.
The rare, yellow-flowered Kii-Jorohototogisu is in peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mount Rokko, with about 200 plants expected to be enjoyable until around mid-October.
Courtyard by Marriott Kobe, a 381-room hotel and the brand's first on Kobe's Port Island, opens on October 1, 2026 as a full rebrand of Hotel Pearl City Kobe.
Starting October 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island celebrates the birthdays of Naruto Uzumaki and Orochimaru, with the former stickers reborn as newly designed Shinobi-Zato Birthday Cards.
The Hakutsuru Museum in Kobe will hold its 2026 autumn exhibition from September 26 to December 13, featuring ancient East Asian metalwork and jade from China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan, alongside a collection of Anatolian carpets with medallion and lamp motifs, plus related lectures and workshops throughout the run.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, the official luxury villa of Awaji Island's Nijigen no Mori anime park, is offering a limited-time Naruto VIP Tour Plan from February 11 to 23, 2027, with reservations opening September 25.
New NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE merchandise featuring original illustrations goes on early sale from September 30 to October 18, 2026, at select Animega x Sofmap and Bic Camera stores in Akihabara, Kobe, Ikebukuro, and Abeno, plus the +Akiba☆Sofmap online store.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Animal Kingdom are releasing limited-run collaboration fish stamps from October 2, 2026, with matching designs that connect into one illustration when the two stamps are placed side by side, alongside a joint touring ticket and a three-part Instagram Live series.
Marking its 20th anniversary, Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe is reopening on September 25 with an overhauled History Zone, a fully refreshed World Theater with new lighting effects, and a new hands-on experience zone.
TOOTH MART, the food hall on the first floor of Kobe Port Museum, launches KOBE OCTOBER FESTIVAL 2026 on September 25 with discounted Rokko Beer, terrace BBQ plans featuring free-flow beer, and ties to the Minato HANABI fireworks, Kobe Jazz Centennial, and MASHUP FESTIVAL KOBE'26.
With one month to go before Minato HANABI 2026 lights up Kobe's harbor for its 5th edition, the city is rolling out three programs for visitors to explore the area around the fireworks, from a discount store tour to a waterfront digital stamp rally and limited-time hotel and restaurant plans.
ROKKO SNOW PARK will start snowmaking on October 20, using its Ice Crusher System to build up the slopes ahead of its December 5 season opening for a 93-day run through March 7, 2027.
From October 1, 2026, AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is giving visitors a limited-edition original sticker for talking with staff, and launching a new "átoa Face PASS" priced for elementary school students — a 90-day facial-recognition pass long requested by visitors that skips reservations even on peak-season, time-designated days.
From September 11 to November 1, 2026, Hotel Plaza Kobe is marking Halloween with classic black-and-purple decor, limited-time Halloween menus at its buffet restaurant SORA, a pumpkin ring-toss game, a pumpkin weight-guessing contest, and a hotel-wide "trick or treat" password game.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World's restaurants and shops are rolling out Halloween-limited menus, including a spooky buffet at Blue Ocean Orca Stadium, a dolphin-and-ghost sundae at Wharf Dolphin Stadium, ghost-themed soft serve and soda at Port Diner Orca Stadium, and an autumn-limited color for the Orca Kuji lottery at Blue Flag Orca Stadium.
NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking the sixth chapter of its Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026 with the "Shinobi-Zato Autumn Festival," featuring an original bon dance and festival stalls on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from October 10 to November 29, 2026.
From September 15, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel is taking reservations for two Christmas-season stay plans with special room service -- one pairing deluxe Amaou DX strawberries with sparkling wine, the other a chef's original hors d'oeuvre course for Suite and Executive rooms -- for a private, elegant evening overlooking Kobe's harbor lights.
Kobe's Nankinmachi is holding its annual Mid-Autumn Festival with lion dance and tai chi stage performances, a "Moonlight Kitchen" from noted local chefs, and a limited mooncake sale, alongside four Nankinmachi-supervised Lawson products going on sale across the Kinki region.
Kuguru, a shabu-shabu and obanzai restaurant, opens in Akashi, Hyogo on September 14, 2026. The restaurant buys whole Hayashi SPF pigs from Chiba and lets diners compare the loin, belly, shoulder loin, and leg in shabu-shabu, switching to an obanzai menu after midnight.
From September 11, 2026, GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°, the official luxury villa of Awaji Island's Nijigen no Mori anime park, is offering a new stay plan that pairs its accommodation and Awaji-sourced dinner and breakfast with a viewing ticket to PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a seaside art stage on the island's east coast combining video, music, and live performance.
At Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe, the rare mycoheterotrophic plant Ginryosomodoki has bloomed again, a sight so unpredictable it can go missing for years at a time.
Starting September 25, 2026, Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island offers the Halloween-limited Trick or Treat Pass, adding a candy-collecting quest where guests trade "Trick or treat!" for sweets to take home.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park unveils a limited "Last Zip Line" photo spot from September 12, the third installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign. A countdown display beneath the zip line's starting platform lets guests capture memories of the ride before it closes ahead of the area's spring 2027 renewal.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island opens a new puzzle-solving attraction, Godzilla Interception Operation before the mission, on September 18, revealing the story that unfolds just before Godzilla's arrival on the island.
Starting September 16, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World will hold a new weekday-only program called Ikimono Talk Live, offering visitors a fun way to learn about the aquarium's sharks, dolphins, penguins, and other animals, with each day's theme kept a surprise until you arrive.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for locally organized tourism programs, has begun selling four autumn tours that take visitors deep into Kobe's lesser-known history and culture, from a hot spring town and a mountain castle to a historic port district and a residence on track to become Japan's first National Treasure house.
Kobe Port Tower opened reservations on September 8 for entry tickets to "Moomin x Kobe Port Tower — a part of KOBE," a citywide Moomin-themed sightseeing event running October 10 to November 30, 2026, with two collaboration rooms at Hotel Okura Kobe also bookable from the same day.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, is holding its seasonal program AUTUMN RUSH!! from September 18 to November 30, 2026, bringing autumn-only content to five attractions, including Godzilla Interception Operation and the Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK, alongside a new one-day AUTUMN RUSH PASS that covers all five.
Sasayama Joka-machi Hotel NIPPONIA, operated by Kazeno Heritage in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo, has partnered with SASAYAMA COTTON BASE to offer a new stay-and-craft experience of cotton ginning, hand weaving, and dyeing with Tamba black beans and chestnuts, available from September 8 to December 26, 2026.
COCO VILLA Rokkosan, a new whole-villa rental on more than 6,500 square meters of forest in Kobe's Rokko mountain area, went on sale on September 2, 2026 as the 53rd property in the COCO VILLA Owners fractional-ownership program, with a private sauna and jacuzzi room; the first shares sold out the same day and the property is now taking waitlist registrations.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture is giving guests attending its original ballet production Riburisu no Hon a free "Original Profile Card" featuring a dancer's own words and signature, from September 5 through 27, 2026.
The Powerpuff Girls official merchandise popup store "Girls' Holiday" makes its first-ever Kobe appearance at Daimaru Kobe from September 16 to September 28, 2026, with Kobe-exclusive items, pre-release goods, and limited novelty gifts.
Calbee's seasonal thick-cut potato chips, A・La・Potato Jaga Butter Flavor and Usushio Flavor, go on sale nationwide from September 14, 2026, made with freshly harvested Hokkaido new potatoes, alongside a limited freshly fried version at Calbee+ shops.
The 13th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from September 9 through September 14, 2026. Highlights include traditional sweets from the Kobe Senbei Association and a movie-themed zone marking 130 years since Japan's first movie screening, held in Kobe.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park launches "Last Greeting," the second installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign, on September 5, 2026. Shin-chan and Action Mask appear in the athletic area for photo opportunities on select dates through October 11.
L'AVENUE, a Kobe/Kitano patisserie led by chef Shigeo Hirai, is bringing its chocolate-centered sweets, including a Daimaru Kobe-exclusive item, to the department store.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's October 10 birthday with a record eight special programs starting in September 2026.
A new digital stamp rally invites visitors to explore theater venues, cafes, onsen towns, and sightseeing spots across Tajima from September 1 to 27, 2026, alongside the Toyooka Theater Festival, with a chance to win prizes for up to 100 winners.
The full lineup of Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori original merchandise is now complete, as Marshmallow Stickers go on sale September 1, joining an acrylic mirror sticker, acrylic hair clips, and a tote bag that recently joined the collection.
KOBE SUMA SEA WORLD in Hyogo Prefecture is extending its summer-limited "Tail Burst" performance, in which an orca soaks the audience with its tail fin, through September 30, 2026, alongside a new "Tail Burst"-themed cream soda and the misty "Suma Sea Whiteout" experience to help visitors beat the lingering late-summer heat.
Starting September 5, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Kakashi Hatake, Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Shikadai Nara, joined this month by Sakumo Hatake in his event debut, with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
From October 1, Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu REI Hotel's restaurant TORIKO is serving an autumn lunch course with unlimited refills on three main dishes — roast duck, seafood bouillabaisse, and sirloin steak — plus a chestnut Mont Blanc dessert, for ¥3,800 per person.
Hotel Nikko Himeji is welcoming "Tabby" to its original "Himeneko" mascot family, joining "Shiro" and "Mike"; Tabby goes on sale September 1, 2026.
Kinosaki no Yado Ryokufukaku, a hot spring inn in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, has opened a guest lounge called "Yuagari-dokoro" and a members-only lounge called "Shion" for guests on select plans, both designed to extend the relaxing time that follows a bath.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for hands-on local travel programs, has begun selling a new photo lesson at Kobe Suma Sea World, where a professional photographer teaches participants how to capture powerful orca and dolphin action shots, including sunset photography.
As summer's heat begins to ease, Hotel Anaga on Awaji Island is inviting guests to enjoy a poolside resort stay under the theme "Just a Little More Summer," with time at the garden pool, original cocktails at the poolside bar, and a limited-time stay plan featuring Awaji beef and salt-baked Awaji onion.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running an Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet on select dates in September, October, and November 2026, featuring about 30 all-you-can-eat dishes made with seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and sweet potato, monthly sushi varieties, and a rotating hands-on food corner, plus 90 minutes of unlimited soft drinks.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will run its five-day "Minato HANABI Cruise" from October 19 to 23, 2026, pairing course dinners and a buffet aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2 with Kobe Port's autumn fireworks, plus an early-bird discount on the Concerto French course through August 31.
Starting September 4, 2026, merchandise from the MILKY☆SUBWAY THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS x Yokohama Marine Tower event goes on sale at 14 select Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including newly drawn illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke and a new Trading Hologram Clear Sticker.
Kobe's Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum will hold the exhibition "Where Trees Live Again" from October 3 to December 13, 2026, spotlighting furniture designer George Nakashima and the Kagawa workshop that has carried on his craft in Japan for more than 60 years.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at four locations across Japan from late August 2026 — Kashiwa Takashimaya, Himeji Sanyo Department Store, Tenmaya Fukuyama Store, and Nagano Tokyu Department Store — featuring a pop-up-exclusive Strawberry flavor.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is selling private viewing tickets for its 4F SKYSHORE to watch KOBE MINATO FIREWORKS 2026 from October 19 to 23, 2026, with an option to add a ¥3,500 meal ticket for the 1F food hall.
Dining Cafe SOCO at Kobe Portopia Hotel hosts the Family Dinner Buffet - Halloween Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 19 to November 3, 2026, turning pumpkin and chestnut into Frankenstein- and devil-themed dishes alongside a kids' candy grab challenge.
Kobe Suma Sea World's ongoing marine life education program for elementary school children, Ikimono Sumashii School, turns its focus to sharks and rays this September and October, combining a keeper-led lecture with hands-on observation at the touching pool and a papercraft activity.
Kobe Calling 2026, an innovation event blending music, art, science, and advanced technology, takes place October 31 and November 1, 2026, at Design and Creative Center Kobe (KIITO), featuring University of Tsukuba professor Yoshiyuki Sankai and a special SPring-8 x COSMIC LAB exhibition.
The 4th AMA-RYO-SAI 2026 takes place September 12 and 13 across three venues near Hanshin Amagasaki Station — Amagasaki Castle Ruins Park, Chuo Park, and AMA-NEST — with a brand-new water play area, festival stalls, a stamp rally, and cooling mist zones to help visitors beat the late-summer heat.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Hange Zoe's birthday, the fourth installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting September 5, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Sannomiya Yokocho in Kobe will hold "Sannomiya Yokocho Grown-Ups' Summer Festival 2026," a community event blending food, drink, and old-fashioned festival games across its seven shops, with organizers aiming to draw 1,000 visitors and spark new connections through toasts and games.
A new 114-seat buffet restaurant inspired by the blue of Awaji Island's sea and sky has opened at Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa, and a Silver Week plan will add Awaji beef steak and local craft beer to the dinner buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026.
In Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, the harvest for the city's beloved 'Asadori no Megumi' figs has begun, keeping local farmers busy from before dawn. The annual fig sale event returns on August 14 at Aste Kawanishi.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond is adding new elements to three Outdoor Art Zone works and welcoming a new installation by Bangladeshi artist Mojahid Musa at ROKKO Mori no Oto Museum's SIKI Garden, with last-minute discount viewing passports on sale from August 7 to August 28, 2026, ahead of the festival's August 29 opening.
Mitoro Kanko Kajuen in Kakogawa City, Hyogo, has opened its summer Muscat Bailey A grape-picking season, running through mid-September, alongside in-store sales, with about 60,000 bunches of grapes ripening across the orchard.
The Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival returns to Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture on August 15 and 16, 2026. The festival centers on Sō Odori, a mass dance performed to the folk song Dekansho-bushi around one of Japan's largest wooden yagura towers, alongside food stalls and fireworks.
amaneya CASUAL, the limited-time shaved ice specialty shop inside the large commercial facility waSTEP AWAJISHIMA on Awaji Island's east coast, adds two new kakigori flavors starting Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The 4th Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across Japan and around the world.
Relo Stay VILLA Kinosaki The Condominium in Hyogo has installed Asahi Group Japan's fine-foam draft beer server, THE DRAFTERS, in 28 guest rooms of 60 m² or larger, letting guests enjoy authentic draft beer in their rooms with any stay plan through August 31.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is releasing the second round of its 5th Anniversary Commemorative Ticket from August 17, 2026, a 500-ticket limited edition featuring a Humboldt penguin design and a matching can badge. The first round, featuring an Asian small-clawed otter, sold out in about a month.
The special exhibition "Kamen Rider x The Power of Nature" runs at Kobe Maritime Museum from September 19 to November 23, 2026, pairing the long-running Kamen Rider series with hands-on displays about insects, animals, and other natural wonders.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, restaurant GRILL TABLE and HARBOR CAFE at Kobe Marriott Hotel, along with crossfield with TERRACE LOUNGE in Osaka, offer a limited-time afternoon tea built around the season's chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel flavors.
For three days around Respect for the Aged Day, LE UN Kobe Geihinkan — inside the historic Kobe Geihinkan Kyu Nishio-tei — is serving a special course built around Kobe pork, Tamba black soybeans, and other autumn ingredients, designed for three generations of family to enjoy together.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will hold the fourth DISCO NIGHT PARTY, "Halloween Boogie Fever," on October 16, 2026, featuring DJ sets, a tribute performance by Michael Jackton, and drag queen shows for a glamorous Halloween night.
A major retrospective on GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki opens at Kobe Fashion Museum this September, tracing his path from wartime hardship to celebrated manga artist through original manuscripts, artwork, and personal belongings.
Sushi Tomi, the sushi restaurant at Awaji Highway Oasis on Awaji Island, will offer a quantity-limited "Summer Special Set" from August 5, pairing crisp tempura and chilled tororo soba with a selection of seasonal nigiri sushi.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for hands-on local travel programs, is now offering three new experiences that bring visitors closer to everyday life in Kobe and its food culture, from a market food walk in Shinkaichi to bread-making and doughnut-making classes.
At Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden atop Mt. Rokko, the endangered wildflower Higotai has come into bloom, its striking blue globe-shaped flowers expected to be enjoyable through late August, alongside an ongoing exhibition exploring the relationship between plants and insects.
Paid reserved viewing seats have gone on sale for the first time for the Yanagi Matsuri Fireworks Festival in Toyooka, held on August 2, 2026, with tickets available through the Ticket Pay service.
Ikuta Shrine in Kobe is offering five limited-edition goshuin through August 2026, ranging from delicate papercut designs to an etched "Light of Waves" print, while its sub-shrine Daikai Jinja hosts the three-day Daikai Natsu Matsuri summer festival from August 7 to 9 with live music and food stalls.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is introducing two "cool action" ideas — a collaboration shaved ice menu and a mist-cooled character photo spot — to help visitors stay comfortable and safe on hot summer nights during its ongoing Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Wall- event.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel's buffet restaurant The HARBOR Buffet Dining will hold its Summer Feast Buffet from August 1 to August 31, 2026, bringing back the hand-eaten seafood spread that drew the biggest response of any past fair, served alongside spiced jerk chicken, a kids' corner, and other seasonal dishes.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering a stay plan, limited to three rooms, that guarantees a spot on the "Kobe Airport Runway Night Walk Tour" on August 21, 2026, bundling a dinner buffet, airport transfers, and breakfast.
NYNY Mothers Himeji-Minami holds its 17th Kids Festival on Monday, August 3, 2026, with hairstylists in costume, games, and a balloon show for kids, plus a reservation-only kids' cut for ¥500 (tax included) on the day.
SIKI Garden at Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE will hold its Autumn Season from August 29 to November 30, 2026, with fall foliage beginning in late October, a seed-picking workshop, and Halloween-themed photo spots.
Himeji Castle and アクリエひめじ will be illuminated in cyan on August 1, 2026, in observance of "Water Day," a day established under Japan's Basic Act on the Water Cycle to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy water cycle.
Awaji Island's anime park Nijigen no Mori will open the Nijigen no Mori POP UP Store in World Cosplay Summit 2026 at Oasis 21 in Nagoya on August 1 and 2, 2026, offering Dragon Quest Island collaboration merchandise and other original goods normally sold only on Awaji Island.
YAMATO Lab.'s pop-up event Yadotsunagi — Memories of a Stay, the Sound of Geta Echoing — runs at Kinosaki Onsen from August 1 and at YAMATO Lab. TOKYO in Kagurazaka from August 7, 2026, showcasing items reworked from yukata donated by 14 Kinosaki ryokan.
Daimaru Kobe is celebrating summer 2026 with a collaboration tied to the new Globe-Trotter Travel Guidebook Kobe City, a quiz rally and prize drawing, shopping perks around the Former Foreign Settlement, and a traditional summer festival at the store.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture will renew its Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park attraction area in spring 2027, rebuilding the current 8-meter wooden athletic course into a new 11-meter steel-frame course themed on multiple Crayon Shin-chan films.
Kobe Port Tower and Dick Bruna TABLE add Miffy tote bags, keyholders, stickers, and other Day and Night themed goods, plus new collaboration food and a city-wide stamp rally, to their Kobe Waterfront summer event running July 30 to September 30, 2026.
A highland-type colony of around 2,000 Nikko daylilies is now in full bloom beside the Rock Garden at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe, carpeting the area in vivid yellow. The garden is also hosting a special exhibition on plants and insects through late September.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its Ashiya Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2, offering fireworks-deck viewing, chef-prepared courses, and live music from Kobe Port. Some plans are already sold out, with limited seats remaining on the rest.
Awaji Island Cheese Factory, known for housemade fresh cheese crafted from milk delivered every morning by local dairy farmers, relocates to the hot spring resort Aqua Ignis Awaji Island on August 3, 2026, opening its first dinner service in a dining room where every seat looks out over the Seto Inland Sea.
Le-noble is hosting a limited-time promotion built around GINORI 1735, the storied Italian ceramics house, starting in Ginza on July 10, 2026 and moving on to Kyoto and Kobe, with the artist-designed Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection alongside classic lines such as Vecchio Ginori White.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 13, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 3 advance reservation bonus postcard featuring popularity-vote winner "King Ghidorah" is available to those who purchase in advance tickets for admission from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
Singer-songwriter Yuji Nakada returns to the planetarium stage for the first time in about two years, bringing "LIVE in the DARK tour 2026" to Konica Minolta Planetarium "TENKU" in Tokyo on October 15 and Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum in Kobe on October 17, joined by cellist Udai Shike and keyboardist sugarbeans.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe has welcomed its three millionth visitor, marking the milestone with a ceremony, a no-lose prize lottery for the first 300 guests, a new photo spot with mascot character Spi, and a renewal of its ELEMENTS zone.
Kobe Tourism Bureau's "Kobe no Tobira" program has begun selling a half-day bus tour to "Hakogi Sennenke," an Important Cultural Property residence expected to become Japan's first residential National Treasure, and to the National Treasure temple "Taisanji," with a stop at its specialty coffee shop along the approach.
Comptoir Ruban at Kobe Portopia Hotel hosts the third "La Table du Chef" event from August 7 to 9, 2026, offering a special course centered on Kobe beef, with producer Morimoto Kazuki joining as a guest speaker on the opening night.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its Autumn & Halloween Fair from August 29 to November 13, 2026, featuring antique music box concerts, a music box workshop, and Halloween-themed photo spots in SIKI Garden.
Michi-no-Eki Uzushio and the sightseeing boat operator Uzushio Cruise, both in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, are joining forces for the first time with a joint summer campaign running July 18 through August 31, 2026, featuring an Instagram hashtag giveaway, a two-day mascot and photo-spot event, and limited-edition collaboration stickers.
LE PAN KOBE KITANO is offering a limited BABYMONSTER × KRUNK collaboration lineup from July 7 to 9, 2026 — including sablé cookies, gelato, and an original drink inspired by BABYMONSTER's new song "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" — to coincide with the group's concert in Kobe.
From July 10, 2026, Kobe Portopia Hotel's outdoor Roof Garden Pool and Night Pool are serving a summer poolside food and drink menu, along with a new Poolside Food & Beer Plan that pairs pool admission with a dining voucher.
From July 23, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is bringing back the giant snake Aoda in its Summoning Jutsu experience for a limited time, celebrating Sasuke Uchiha's birthday.
BASE LAYER HOTEL KOBE SANNOMIYA opens on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, becoming the culture business hotel brand's third location after Nagoya and Fukuoka. The 82-room hotel sits on Kobe's historic Tor Road and features a Kobe beef restaurant, a music bar with a custom sound system, a guest sauna and spa, and a room with a private in-room sauna.
From July 14, 2026, GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island is serving a summer-limited "Well-done Steak" BBQ dinner inspired by the iconic Monster Hunter in-game item, available only to guests staying in its two Monster Hunter collaboration rooms.
Kobe Harborland's historic Brick Warehouse is hosting a haunted house event, "The Curse of Jubako – Save Hakoneko!," from July 10 to September 6, 2026. Visitors sneak through the fog-filled warehouse, dodge cursed cats, and complete missions to rescue the sealed guardian spirit Hakoneko, with an extra-thrilling lights-out mode running during the final hour each day.
A new overnight stay plan at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki pairs a night's stay with shaved ice made from fully ripe strawberries grown at Sasahara Farm, a strawberry farm operating in the middle of the city, offering guests a taste of Amagasaki's urban agriculture.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is adding two summer-only shaved ice desserts to its ongoing Attack on Titan collaboration, both themed on the series' "hardening" ability and inspired by Eren and Annie. They go on sale at a kitchen car from July 13, 2026.
SCREAM, a Fukuoka-based ice cream brand, has teamed up with the café division of French fashion house agnès b. on a summer-only ice cream called "b. cool !!", now available at five agnès b. CAFÉ locations across Japan.
A new confectionery brand SORANOA, from Kobe-based 昭栄株式会社 (Shoei Co., Ltd.) and its Kobe Roman label, is launching five flavors of colorful cream-filled pie sandwiches at Itami, Kobe, and Kansai International Airports from July 1, 2026, for a limited time.
Five types of summer limited goshuin, including two kirigami (paper-cut art) designs themed around a traditional purification ritual and the Tanabata star festival, will be available at Ikuta Shrine in Kobe from July 1, 2026.
A night-themed summer collaboration event featuring Miffy runs across the Kobe Waterfront from July 30 to September 30, 2026, with collaboration tickets at Kobe Port Tower available via a dedicated reservation site opening July 2 at 6:00 PM.
Kobe Suma Sea World in Hyogo Prefecture is selling Twilight Tickets and Morning Discount Tickets for summer 2026, offering reduced admission for visitors looking to avoid the heat — plus special events including a night dolphin show and the orca's famous Tail Burst.
CREPE & GALETTE TOOTH TOOTH in Kobe's Toa West district launches a limited-time summer menu featuring a peach mille crepe and seasonal galettes starting July 2, 2026.
NARUTO×BORUTO | Shinobi Village at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating character birthdays every month in 2026 with exclusive original stickers. Visit in July to collect birthday stickers for Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Neji, Inuzuka Kiba, Uzumaki Kushina, and Mitsuki.
The Hime Ajisai hydrangeas are putting on a vivid "Rokko Blue" display at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, with peak blooms expected through late July 2026. A collaboration event with Koyomi-Seikatsu Hanabiyori runs until July 12.
From July 1, 2026, fans can travel non-stop from Kyoto Station to Nijigen no Mori's Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato on Awaji Island with a convenient combined bus and attraction ticket package on sale at KKday.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a permanent offshore art stage set on the sea along the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, opens on July 17, 2026, with opera, ballet, dance, and taiko drumming performed against the backdrop of Osaka Bay.
The Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is showcasing the Shichidanka, a rare hydrangea variety once described by Siebold and rediscovered on Mount Rokko in 1959, along with a limited-time Hydrangea Garden open to visitors.
On July 7, 2026, the anime park Nijigennomori on Awaji Island will host a special one-night event at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato as part of the Tanabata Festival. After sunset, Naruto Uzumaki appears for a group greeting and a commemorative photo session with visitors under the starry sky.
A stamp rally event themed on Crayon Shin-chan the Movie - Spooky! My Yokai Vacation will be held at the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from July 31 to September 30, 2026.
A summer special exhibition featuring a giant cardboard jungle maze, impressive iron-skeleton dinosaurs, and hands-on activities for all ages opens at Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum from July 16 to August 31, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, the luxury villa resort GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island will offer a summer-limited "極上プレミアムBBQ" plan featuring A5-ranked 淡路ビーフ, 淡路もち豚, 淡路鶏, and fresh abalone — enjoyed on a terrace with panoramic island views.
Around 500 hydrangea plants in vibrant shades of blue, pink, and more are now in full bloom at Raikoji Temple in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture — a beloved spot known as the "Ajisai-dera" (Hydrangea Temple). Admission is free, and the blooms are expected to last until early July.
Awaji Island's anime park Nijigen no Mori will appear for the first time at Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2026 in Osaka on June 20 and 21, 2026, selling exclusive merchandise from popular attractions including Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO & BORUTO, Godzilla, Dragon Quest, and an Attack on Titan collaboration.
山陰湯村温泉 湧泉の宿ゆあむ in northern Hyogo is offering a summer special gourmet plan featuring white squid sashimi, abalone, Tajima beef, and Tajima chicken from June 16 through September 3, 2026.
The BONBON DROP seal POP UP STORE is hitting 10 cities across Japan from June 2026, bringing together approximately 200 types of BONBON DROP seals in what is the largest-ever pop-up event for the brand.
Mitoro Kanko Kajuen in Kakogawa City, Hyogo, offers a tree-ripened sumomo (Japanese plum) harvest experience available for just two weeks a year, drawing visitors from as far as Osaka and Wakayama.
Five Magellanic penguin chicks have hatched at Kobe Suma Sea World between April and May 2026, and visitors can now observe them venturing outside their nests for the first time.
Kokoen in Himeji City is holding a summer 剪画 (senka) exhibition from June 14 to 28, 2026, with works depicting Himeji Castle and the garden, and free admission for children under 18.
The rare Sasayuri lily, a Japanese endemic species native to Rokko Mountain's satoyama countryside, is now in bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, with flowers expected to last until mid-July.
Six seasonal monblanc soft cream varieties inspired by Japan's autumn foliage are coming to Kobe's largest food hall when AKINOEN opens on June 24, 2026.
At Meipou Elementary School in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan's national butterfly — the Omurasaki (Great Purple Emperor) — has hatched again this year, giving third-grade students a hands-on encounter with this near-threatened species.
The towering Himalayan lily — a rare plant reaching over 3 meters in height — is expected to flower soon at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe, with 4 plants currently growing and blooms anticipated through late June.
This summer, the Tea Lounge Belcour at Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering a tropical afternoon tea set featuring mango, passion fruit, and seaside resort-inspired sweets and savories, available from June 29 to August 30, 2026.
Starting July 3, 2026, Karimoku Furniture launches its 2026 new product exhibition under the theme HOUSE OF KARIMOKU at showrooms in Yokohama, Aichi, and Hyogo, showcasing new works from up to 15 brands and collections as permanent displays.
The Koajisai, a wild hydrangea native to Mt. Rokko, is now at its peak at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, charming visitors with its sweet scent and pale blue-purple blossoms.
Ako Seaside Park Glamping, located within the vast Ako Seaside Park in Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a summer-limited plan featuring complimentary "Natsumi" oysters and an Ako local specialty set for stays from July 20 to August 31, 2026.
Two types of combo tickets are available for AQUARIUM x ART atoa and the "Tove and the Moomins: In Search of the Most Treasured" exhibition at Kobe City Museum, with advance tickets offering a ¥300 discount off the regular price.
Two summer-exclusive menus are running at Kobe Portopia Hotel through September 2026 — chilled noodle dishes at Chinese restaurant Shukeien on the 29th floor, and a four-variety curry lunch at dining cafe SOCO.
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert "Hunting Music Festival 2026" is set for Tokyo, Hyogo, Fukuoka, and Sapporo from August to November 2026, featuring major orchestras and popular tracks from across the series.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel is hosting a limited-time Father's Day event at two of its restaurants on June 19–21 and June 26–28, 2026, with a "Gratitude Dish," flower soap, and — at the 13th-floor HIDEOUT — a dessert-decorating moment where kids add the final touch for dad.
This summer, a kids-only lottery event comes to the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. Children who purchase eligible tickets can spin a 2-meter-tall garapon machine for guaranteed prizes, running from July 4 to September 6.
Nijigen no Mori anime theme park on Awaji Island is running water splash events across four anime-themed attractions from July 10 to September 30, 2026, with soaking experiences inspired by Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO, Godzilla, and Dragon Quest.
Starting June 10, PEANUTS Cafe will serve a seasonal shaved ice series themed around Snoopy's iconic disguises from the PEANUTS comics. Four colorful varieties are available through September 30, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe.
A limited-edition "Uji Matcha Daifuku" is on sale at the Cake Boutique of Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe through June 30, 2026, combining traditional wagashi with modern patisserie techniques including a matcha mousse, Hokkaido tsubu-an, gyuhi, and a crunchy feuilletine base.
PATISSERIE THE HÉREN, known for its crispy-outside-chewy-inside Baumkuchen that has claimed top honors at Japan's largest Baumkuchen event multiple times, is setting up a pop-up at Daimaru Kobe's basement floor from June 3 to June 9, 2026.
From June 1 to July 17, 2026, Hyogo Prefecture is running the Slow Stay Hyogo campaign, offering special accommodation plans and limited-time experiences—a great window to explore popular areas without the usual crowds.
A fireworks viewing cruise featuring free-flow Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta and curated dishes by guest chefs will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard boh boh KOBE sailing from Kobe Port.
Himeji Beer Garden BBQ Terrace Himeji Ekimae opens on June 3, 2026, just a 3-minute walk from Himeji Station, featuring a rooftop terrace with city night views, premium BBQ menus, and unlimited drinks starting from ¥3,500 through June.
On June 3, 2026, Hotel Vischio Amagasaki unveiled a new decorative panel at its check-in counter featuring "Route Map Art" by railway designer Masaki Omori, connecting the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Kobe through a route map-inspired design.
A limited-time Tanabata Festival will take place at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from June 6 to July 7, 2026. Visitors can write wishes on original paper strips featuring specially drawn Naruto characters and hang them on bamboo branches.
A summer-limited afternoon tea spotlighting the seasonal pairing of peach and shine muscat is available at two venues inside the Kobe Marriott Hotel from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori's "Godzilla Intercept Operation" on Awaji Island is running a limited-time summer event from July 18 to September 13, 2026, featuring traditional Japanese games and exclusive prizes for Premium Ticket and VIP Journey Pass holders.
A whole-building private villa named Awana (淡凪) is set to open in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture on June 29, 2026, offering urban residents a complete reset just about one hour from Osaka, with ocean views, a private pool, a BBQ terrace, and an indoor sauna.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running a Summer Family Lunch Buffet on select dates in July and August 2026, featuring around 20 all-you-can-eat dishes including beef harami steak, hand-rolled or nigiri sushi, kids' favorites, and an interactive kakigori (shaved ice) station.
Eigashima Shuzo has relaunched its flagship Single Malt Akashi with a revised blend incorporating multiple sherry cask expressions and a refreshed deep-green label, available from June 1, 2026.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, a hilltop retreat on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a quiet Christmas Stay Plan for couples from December 19 to 25, 2026. Reservations open June 1, 2026.
The contemporary art festival Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026 on Mt. Rokko in Kobe, featuring 60 artists across the mountain's scenic venues. Advance viewing passports go on sale June 1, 2026.
Starting June 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE Concerto at Kobe Port is running two summer-limited events — a casual weekday Ship Beer Garden with all-you-can-eat-and-drink beer fare, and a new weekend Summer Buffet with stunning sea views. Both events include a yukata discount.
ROKKO Mori no Ne Museum on Mount Rokko is hosting a Rainy Season SNS Campaign from June 1 to July 17, 2026. Visitors who post with the campaign hashtag receive an original sticker, while the misty gardens, antique music performances, and outdoor art come alive with the atmosphere of the rainy season.
Café Tabanenoshi®, the urban sub-brand of Japanese-style crepe specialty shop Tabanenoshi®, is releasing a summer seasonal "Ice Crepe" featuring Kakegawa matcha at select stores from May 28, 2026.
Around 1,000 Nikko daylilies are currently in peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mt. Rokko in Kobe. The vibrant yellow subalpine colony near the western entrance is expected to remain at its best through late June.
The Tanba Sasayama New Tea Week runs from May 30 to June 7, 2026, in the Mimaka-oku district — one of Japan's oldest tea-growing areas. Three local producers offer new tea tastings, sales, factory tours, tea-leaf filling sessions, and hands-on experiences.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 Beyond, a contemporary art festival on Rokko Mountain, runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026, and includes a live concert by Bijutune! creator Inoue Ryo, free entry for up to 2,000 children, and weekly hands-on children's programs.
The Kyu Furuike Family Residence, a 15th-century thatched-roof dwelling in Himeji City, is set to become one of Japan's first private residences designated as a National Treasure among architectural structures.
Grand Nikko Awaji's lobby lounge "Lucciola" is offering a limited-time "Island Breeze Afternoon Tea" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruits paired with fresh local Awaji Island ingredients.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi, Kobe, is hosting a limited-time "Early Summer Gourmet Fair" at its in-house restaurants from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with special seasonal menus spanning Japanese cuisine, a herb-and-spice buffet, and an American-themed restaurant on the 14th floor.
Three new premium Kobe beef teppanyaki courses are coming to "Shioji" on the top floor of Hotel Plaza Kobe in Higashinada, Kobe, starting June 3, 2026 — including the flagship "Wadatsumi" course featuring live lobster and abalone alongside specially selected Kobe beef.
The gourmet complex Kobe Kitano Nosta has introduced a new retail concept called "◯◯ no Otomo," featuring handpicked spreads, jams, and pickles sourced from across Japan to accompany everyday meals at home.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, TOTTEI PARK's hillside illumination takes on an ocean-inspired palette of marine blue, deep blue, and emerald green — paired with weekend fireworks over Kobe Port.
Awaji Farm Park England Hill on Awaji Island is marking its 25th anniversary with a rose garden at peak bloom — 110 varieties and around 680 plants — alongside the debut of northern koala "Komachi," and a popular onion-themed sports event returning for its 16th year.
From June 1 through July 31, 2026, the main bar "The Bar" at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe will become a limited-time beer hall called "Beer Night Stadium," offering free-flow drinks and sports viewing on a large screen.
A collaboration exhibition featuring the sea and nature of Zamami Village, Okinawa runs at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from June 4 to August 31, 2026 — with new tapestry displays and art works by illustrator pokke104.
Nijigen no Mori's Godzilla Interception Operation on Awaji Island brings back its popular summer soaking zipline experience, Splash Godzilla 2026, running from July 10 to September 30, 2026 — with a new SNS video campaign offering original merchandise prizes on the spot.
Nijigen no Mori's "Naruto & Boruto Shinobizato" on Awaji Island is offering three types of Premium Tickets — each including the 3D maze, mission rally, and a mystery-solving mission, plus a unique character-themed novelty item based on Naruto Uzumaki, Gaara, or Minato Namikaze.
BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, is hosting two limited-time summer fairs — a plant-based ice cream collection featuring 28 varieties from six brands across Japan, plus fermented soda floats made with _SHIP KOMBUCHA.
A seasonal set menu pairing The Premium Malt's Japanese Ale Natsu Kaze Kaoru Ale with a Citrus Seafood Ceviche is available at six Ron Herman Cafe locations across Japan, running from May 19 to July 13, 2026.
Starting May 14, 2026, PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH in Kobe is introducing a summer sweets lineup centered on ripe, golden mango — from an afternoon tea set to parfaits, crepes, and seasonal drinks.
The anime park Nijigennomori on Awaji Island is running an SNS posting campaign as part of NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato Samidare Fes 2026. Post a photo or video with the designated hashtag and receive a "Rainy Day Sticker" – normally a rainy-day-only item – available regardless of the weather during the campaign period from May 9 to July 12, 2026.
A new Japanese restaurant, Takarazuka Shimakusu (しま楠), opens on May 8, 2026 in Takarazuka, Hyogo. Rooted in the legacy of century-old establishment Shimaya, it brings together the craftsmanship of a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" and the fresh perspective of a young head chef in an intimate counter-style setting.
A retort-style Awaji Island Onion Curry has launched at the Awaji Bussan-kan souvenir shop inside Awaji Highway Oasis, letting visitors bring the rich flavors of Awaji Island's famous sweet onions home with them.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved picture book series Kobito Zukan, a newly created giant Hotoke Akabane balloon will make its world premiere at Suma Patio in Kobe starting May 2, 2026. The three-day event also features a kobito hunt, special lottery, and food court collaboration menus.
Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, is running a rainy season limited glamping plan from May 18 to June 30, 2026, featuring aroma candle making, campfire chocolate fondue, and unlimited hot spring bathing.
Infiorata Kobe, the beloved spring tradition that draws around 400,000 visitors to the city each year, returns for its 28th edition with the flower petal art designs for both venues now confirmed.
To mark its 2nd anniversary, Kobe Suma Sea World is offering a discounted admission plan exclusively for residents of the Kansai region, running from May 6 to June 30, 2026.
TOOTH TOOTH CATERING is offering exclusive catering plans for Kobe White Dinner 2026, an outdoor dinner event taking place on May 30 in Kobe's former foreign settlement district. Menus feature aged prosciutto, cheese boards, hors d'oeuvres, and Kobe beef roast beef, with reservations accepted through May 25.
Le Pan Kobe Kitano and iconic Italian chocolate brand Caffarel have created a limited-edition brioche gelato sandwich, available exclusively at the Italy Fair 2026 at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 29 to May 6.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki is offering a Mango Afternoon Tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with a three-tier stand themed around a fantasy game world where each layer tells its own story.
Mori no Terrace at Nijigen no Mori is serving two spring limited-time dishes featuring fresh shirasu from Awaji Island's Iwaya Port starting April 25, 2026. Only 2% of the shirasu harvest qualifies for raw serving, making it an exceptionally rare seasonal treat with a melt-in-the-mouth texture and sweet aroma.
A bundle ticket combining five admission tickets for the "TOKYO SCRAMBLE in Nijigen no Mori -Hide and Escape-" escape attraction and a Nintendo Switch 2 game download code goes on sale on April 29, 2026.
The popular strawberry sweets specialty shop VERY RUBY CUT is coming to Kobe for the first time, with a limited-time pop-up at Kobe Hankyu from April 29 to May 5, 2026.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe is bringing back its popular Malaysian fair "Taste of Malaysia" from June 17 to June 30, 2026, with an expanded lineup featuring authentic dishes like Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang, live cooking demonstrations, traditional dance, and more.
Every May 16, Chartreuse fans worldwide raise a glass for the Chartreuse 1605 anniversary. This year, four bars in Tokyo and Hyogo are serving special limited-time Chartreuse cocktails from May through June 2026.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki has introduced a new "ReFa Room" — the first of its kind in Hyogo Prefecture — offering guests a premium beauty and wellness experience with a curated selection of ReFa devices and the ReFa VITALWEAR recovery sleepwear.
A new TULLY'S COFFEE has opened in the domestic area of Kobe Airport Terminal 1, offering Seattle-style specialty coffee and food for travelers before departure.
Dragon Quest Island at Nijigenomori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time event featuring four festival-style mini-game stalls, running from April 17 to July 13, 2026.
A pop-up celebrating Heisei-era kawaii culture, featuring the first collaboration between Hoppechan and Heisei Fancy Characters, runs at Daimaru Kobe through May 18, 2026.
SIKI Garden (Sound Nature Trail) at ROKKO Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE on Mt. Rokko will host the Early Summer Season "Concerto" from May 22 to June 24, 2026, featuring open-air concerts, a guided flower-picking tour, and seasonal blooms set against fresh mountain greenery.
Starting April 21, 2026, the ammonite character Ammon hosts interactive daily talk live shows at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, featuring quizzes and behind-the-scenes aquarium content. Free with aquarium admission.
A limited-time water omikuji fortune-telling experience featuring popular Naruto characters launches at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from May 9, 2026.
Three unique experience programs tied to Hirosaki Neputa in Kobe are now on sale, including a lottery-based float-pulling experience, a rope-pulling march, and a goldfish lantern walking event — all set for late May 2026.
Perched atop Venus Bridge in Kobe, Kobe Kitano Terrasse is launching a new "Sky Afternoon Tea" experience starting April 17, 2026, pairing French-inspired sweets and savories with exclusive access to a private VIP room for commemorative photos.
Sankayou flowers (Diphylleia grayi), known for their petals turning transparent when wet, are currently at peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe. The blooming season is expected to last through late April 2026.
The Seiwa-dai Higashi 3-chome Konara Grove — a city-designated natural monument in Kawanishi — is open to visitors through April 22, offering a rare chance to see a large population of Shirobana Unzen Tsutsuji in full bloom.
During Golden Week (April 29 to May 6), Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo is holding a special vegetable marché for day-trip BBQ visitors. Guests can pick fresh locally sourced vegetables on-site and grill them over charcoal — no need to bring anything.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival takes place around Himeji Castle from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring a torchlight Noh performance, historical parades, a new bon dance event, and kids' activities spanning three themed days.
The Mt. Shosha Fresh Greenery Festival will take place from May 3 to 5, 2026, on Mt. Shosha in Himeji. Co-hosted by Himeji City and Engyoji Temple, the three-day event features a special public opening of nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, including the Shakyamuni Triad and the Amida Nyorai Seated Statue.
From April 1 to July 12, 2026, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is collaborating with Calendar Life for the "Hanabiyori" seasonal event, featuring original goods such as tote bags and garden-exclusive earrings, alongside a flower stamp rally and various hands-on workshops.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery is releasing Lab. SeeD GIN_01, a limited-edition coffee-based craft gin, from April 21, 2026. Only 200 bottles will be available at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and online shop.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 20, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 2 advance reservation bonus postcard is available for tickets purchased from April 20 to July 17, 2026.
The 62nd Seiwa Genji Festival took place on April 12 in Kawanishi City, Hyogo, with around 250 participants in historical warrior costumes drawing approximately 23,000 visitors to witness a spectacular procession through the city.
The "Arknights POP UP SHOP in Marui" is set to open at three Marui store locations across Japan, featuring new "Shopping" theme merchandise with original illustrations by artist Bodax.
Limited-time pop-up stores from Mr. CHEESECAKE are opening at Departement Ryubo in Okinawa, Himeji Sanyo Department Store in Hyogo, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin in Fukuoka, featuring signature cheesecakes, new flavors, and a special gift campaign.
A combined admission ticket for AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Maritime Museum goes on sale online on May 8, 2026, offering visitors an easy way to explore two of Kobe's most distinctive waterfront attractions.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
The renovated Kamo 6 Children's Playground in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, has become the city's first skateboarding park, named "Kamoroku Skate Park" following a public vote. An opening ceremony drew around 120 visitors, featuring demonstrations by professional skateboarders.
The 3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across the country.
Barneys New York Kobe hosts a colorful jewelry pop-up by FUMIO MAKINO from April 3 to April 26, 2026, featuring natural gemstone pieces handcrafted in Jaipur.
Comfort Hotel Himeji and Comfort Hotel Wakayama have undergone renovations, incorporating local cultural design elements and enhanced guest facilities just in time for the spring tourism season.
A new takeout sashimi shop, Iwaya Sengyo, is set to open in Iwaya, Awaji Island on April 3, 2026, sourcing fish directly from the Iwaya Fisheries Cooperative to help visitors easily enjoy authentic locally caught seafood.
For April 2026 only, Koigori in Kobe's Nankingmachi is offering a new limited-edition Greek Yogurt Brûlée in three spring-inspired flavors—perfect for a stroll through the historic district.
Two collaboration stationery items inspired by the 1996 animated film are available at the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park shop starting April 1, with a special novelty card given with each purchase.
Starting March 31, 2026, the TOOTH MART TRUCK by Kobe's TOOTH TOOTH will be set up at Suma Ura Park, serving cherry blossom-themed sweets and seasonal drinks during the flowering season.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Kobe Portopia Hotel and the upcoming 5th anniversary of the theater-style aquarium átoa, the hotel's Tea Lounge Belcour will offer a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea set from April 27 to June 28, 2026.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is available exclusively at BIC Camera Group stores and Animega x Sofmap locations from March 25 to April 12, 2026.
At Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, spring ephemerals are putting on a spectacular show. The garden's approximately 5,000 Dogtooth violet (Katakuri) plants and drifts of Anemone pseudoaltaica are currently at peak bloom, with viewing expected through mid-to-late April.
On April 18 and 19, 2026, Meriken Park in Kobe will host "Waku Waku Animal World," a two-day interactive animal event featuring over 30 species including small animals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
Yuamu ryokan in Yumura Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a spring gourmet plan from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring a full serving of Kasumi Crab, Tajima beef, nodoguro, and a local shrimp comparison tasting.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren is reviving its tent sauna event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring aufguss performances by 10 Aufgiesser alongside an outdoor heated pool for cooling down.
An immersive exhibition featuring bizarre "cosmic plants" tied to Mt. Rokko's urban legends opens at the Shizen Taikan Observatory Rokko Shidare from April 17 to August 16, 2026.
On April 21, a wine tasting course led by a sommelier from f winery — Felissimo's urban winery in Kobe — comes to Blooming Kitchen at Grand Green Osaka's JAM BASE. Participants will sample four rosé and orange wines while learning how to choose them with confidence.
Himeji Castle will host its annual night cherry blossom event from March 27 to April 5, 2026, featuring enchanting light shows throughout the Nishinomaru Garden and street piano performances.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is launching an exclusive "1 Day Keeper Experience" through the Kobe no Tobira platform from March 19, 2026, letting participants go behind the scenes and work alongside an active keeper.
The schedule has been confirmed for Infiorata Kobe 2026, the spring tradition in which intricate floral pictures are created using tulip petals across two neighborhoods in the city.
The "Rosé and Western Cuisine" seasonal pairing is back at KOBE DUCHAMP RESTAURANT in Sannomiya, Kobe, featuring carefully selected rosé wines from France and Italy alongside the restaurant's signature Western dishes.
A new overnight stay plan with a canal cruise experience is now available at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, letting guests explore the city's industrial waterfront and the historic Ami Lock from the water.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe is hosting a special shells exhibition from March 28 to April 26, 2026, exploring the relationship between shellfish, the aquarium, and human culture through displays, hands-on activities, and a related event.
A dual-concept restaurant with a daytime cafe and an evening bistro bar is set to open in the Gran Festa underground shopping area in front of Himeji Station on March 20, 2026.
A free outdoor event bringing flying car technology to Kobe's Akashimachi-suji on March 28, 2026, featuring model displays, VR experiences, workshops, and stage talks.
Kakogawa's most cherished spring tradition returns to Kakurinji Temple, where a three-day ceremony centered on Prince Shotoku's memorial rites marks the arrival of the season — including a fire-walking ritual open to the public.
The Takarazuka Revue official shop Quatre Rêves is releasing its first collaboration goods with the bag and fashion brand Charmant Sac on March 26, 2026, featuring premium tweed bags and pouches inspired by the iconic stage world of Takarazuka.
A practical guide for NARUTO fans visiting Japan — from the Shinobi-Zato attraction on Awaji Island to Fuji-Q Highland's Hidden Leaf Village, official merchandise shops, and a photo tour in the real Naruto city.
Caffarel, a historic Italian chocolate brand founded in Turin in 1826, is opening a new store at the Daimaru Kobe department store on Wednesday, March 18. The brand — originator of the beloved Gianduja chocolate — will bring fresh cakes exclusively available outside its Kitano main shop, along with special 200th anniversary commemorative items.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Gojiham-kun Quiz Battle 2026 Spring event at its Godzilla Interception Operation attraction on weekends and public holidays from April 4 to May 31, 2026. Children can meet Gojiham-kun in person, take commemorative photos, and win original Godzilla Interception Operation erasers through a fun quiz challenge.
From Kitano's European-style houses and Nankinmachi street food to the Meriken Park waterfront and Kobe beef teppanyaki, here are the top things to do in Kobe for overseas travelers.
The 12th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from March 18 to March 24. Highlights include the first-ever appearance of the Parnasse Restoration Committee and an apple-themed sweets selection from miho à la mode.
Niigata-based regional carrier TOKI AIR is set to operate its first-ever charter flights connecting Niigata Airport with Konotori Tajima Airport in Toyooka, Hyogo, on March 17 and 19, 2026.
TSUCHIYA KABAN is releasing a new women's bag series called "Maraison" on March 26, 2026. The collection features two styles — a large-capacity tote and a 2-way mini tote — each available in three colors.
From April 1, 2026, Hotel Okura Kobe will offer photo wedding plans during operating hours at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, giving couples a chance to capture film-like moments in the aquarium's enchanting spaces.
The Naruto & Boruto Shinobizato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a limited-time event from March 20, 2026, including a Special Mission Revival running from April 20 to June 30.
On March 21, 2026, overnight guests at Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Tajima Yabu can join a special event at Kashin Tanitsune, a confectionery shop founded in 1868, featuring a factory tour, strawberry harvesting, and hands-on daifuku-making guided by skilled artisans.
Kobe Portopia Hotel has set up a weeping cherry blossom photo spot in the main lobby through April 19, 2026, alongside a lineup of spring-limited sakura breads and sweets available until April 30.
The popular 3D figure studio 3DME, well known in Tokyo, has opened its first western Japan location at Welbe Rokkomichi in Kobe's Nada Ward. Visitors can have their full body scanned in just 2 seconds and turned into a full-color 3D figure.
The Michi-no-Eki Gourmet Hyakkaten makes its debut at Daimaru Kobe Store from March 25 to 31, bringing together approximately 15 roadside stations from across Japan with their beloved local specialties and ready-made dishes.
Spring-inspired treats featuring fresh strawberries and pistachio gelato are available for a limited time at all H's CREAM dessert shop locations across Japan.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering two limited-time spring takeout options — a hotel-made Picnic Box and a seasonal Japanese bento from Kobe Tamura — perfect for a day out at the nearby parks on Port Island.
Kobe Seabus boh boh KOBE is running a special White Day cruise event from March 1 to 15, 2026, with pair discounts, Afternoon Tea sets, limited gift boxes, and white roses on the waters of Port of Kobe.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking its 7th anniversary with a series of special events, including a Boruto Uzumaki birthday celebration running from March 27 to April 30, 2026.
A collaborative exhibition for the anime In the Clear Moonlit Dusk will be held at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from March 19 to May 31, 2026, featuring scene reproduction panels, a photo spot, and video displays.
The mimosa trees at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway are approaching peak bloom earlier than typical, with fluffy yellow blossoms gracing the promenade near the Herb Museum. The spot is a popular photo destination where visitors can enjoy mimosa flowers framed against sweeping views of Kobe city.
A limited-time Attack on Titan collaboration event is set for Nijigen no Mori at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring a 1.2km night forest walk with projection mapping, a stamp rally, a mystery quest, and 11 themed food and drink items.
A Dr. Stone pop-up store is set to open at Shinjuku Marui Annex on March 20, 2026, followed by Kobe Marui in April, featuring new merchandise with original illustration art of Senku and friends enjoying fruit picking.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a spring accommodation plan that includes entry tickets to Awaji Green Hall and Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park, available to book from March 2 through May 23, 2026.
Kitano Grill & Bar at Kobe Kitano Nosta is running a seasonal lunch buffet featuring fresh local spring produce from Hyogo and Kobe, with selectable grilled mains, from March 1 to May 31, 2026.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
Two new apparel items from the original brand SHINOBIZATO+ are now on sale at Konoha Shoten, the exclusive merchandise shop inside NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Setouchi Harbor Restaurant at Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel introduces a new spring menu highlighting Hyogo Prefecture's seasonal produce, along with aquarium-inspired desserts and a refreshed afternoon tea set.
Kobe Suma Sea World introduces spring-limited menus at its three dining venues from March 1, 2026, featuring seasonal Hyogo ingredients including local fish, Kobe pork, and Awaji beef.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe is launching its "Berry & Berry Afternoon Tea," a seasonal Kiyomi orange shortcake, a Hinamatsuri strawberry roll, and natural-yeast artisan breads starting March 1, 2026.
To mark its 45th anniversary, Kobe Portopia Hotel holds a spring restaurant fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and sea delicacies including cherry sea bream, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables across 9 restaurants inside the hotel.
The Hakutsuru Art Museum in Kobe is holding its spring exhibition from March 3 to June 7, 2026, featuring animals depicted in Eastern fine arts and decorative crafts spanning more than 3,000 years of history.
Rokko Mountain Athletic Park GREENIA is adding a new preschool-exclusive athletic area called Chibidoland and renovating the Yahhoy variety athletic zone, both launching when the 2026 season opens on March 20.
A high-definition replica of Ishida Yūtei's Flock of Cranes — held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art — is now on display at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History through May 6, 2026, marking a homecoming to the painter's native Hyogo.
Korean twisted donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out a seasonal "Spring Strawberry Fair" starting March 1, featuring four limited-edition spring-themed donuts across all locations in Japan.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki will host a Spring Family Lunch Buffet at the West River Café & Restaurant during the spring holidays from March 20-22 and May 2-6, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat dishes and 90-minute drink service.
Kobe Agri Park is hosting a spectacular spring event featuring approximately one million nemophila flowers blooming across a hillside, creating a stunning blue landscape that blends seamlessly with the sky from April 18 to May 17, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island will host an Attack on Titan collaboration event from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring original merchandise, nighttime projection mapping walk, daytime stamp rally, and mystery quest.
Uzunokuni Minami Awaji celebrates the harvest season with a special festival featuring Awaji Island's signature new onions from March 20 to March 30, 2026
The Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will offer a Spring Strawberry Afternoon Tea from March 1 to April 30, 2026. The menu features a delightful selection of Italian-inspired strawberry desserts and Japanese sweets crafted by the hotel's pastry chef.
Four commercial facilities around Kobe Municipal Subway Myodani Station join forces to host "SUMAQUEST," an interactive mystery-solving adventure where participants collect four treasures and discover a secret spell. The event runs from February 21 to April 5, 2026.
Experience the aquarium after dark at Kobe Suma Sea World. The Night Aqua Live event runs from March 21 to April 5, 2026, featuring atmospheric lighting and nocturnal marine creature observations.
Restaurant Café Terrace ami Kobe marks one year since opening with a special celebration featuring Chef Kasahara's exclusive course menu, live performances, and Italian buffet.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
Chinese restaurant Kobe Kochuten in Kobe's Sannomiya area introduces two seasonal courses for spring farewell and welcome parties. Featuring share-style dining with seasonal Chinese dishes.
On February 17th, Shiseido Parlour, a historic confectionery shop from Tokyo's Ginza, opened at Daimaru Kobe Store. The shop brings over a century of Western confectionery tradition to Kobe, with exclusive Ginza flagship store items available for a limited time through March 3rd.
During spring break, a free experiential event for children from preschool to junior high school will be held on March 25, featuring educational programs about food allergies, creative expression, and more.
The contemporary art festival "Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" will display Yayoi Kusama's iconic Pumpkin sculpture at ROKKO Forest Music Museum's SIKI Garden. The large-scale bronze artwork opens to the public on March 14, 2026, ahead of the festival's opening.
At Nijigen no Mori's Dragon Quest Island attraction on Awaji Island, enjoy a special spring-limited craft event where you can decorate Slime and Dracky figurines with colorful flowers from March 7 to June 7, 2026.
Nesta Resort Kobe unveils Blaster Battlefield, a revamped team battle activity featuring Nerf blasters and flag capture gameplay, opening February 14, 2026 in the new SUNRISE ROAD area themed after Route 66.
ZAPPA Village in Himeji, Hyogo hosts its annual "ZAPPA Day" festival from March 7-9, 2026, celebrating International Women's Day with local artisans, food vendors, workshops, and mimosa flowers. The three-day event brings together the region's best in crafts, cuisine, and community activities.
Kobe Marui hosts a special cat-themed pop-up event featuring handmade goods, wire art, and a cat adoption event bus, supporting rescue cats and celebrating all things feline.
Starting in March 2026, Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya will launch renewed breakfast menus featuring colorful vegetables, fresh fruits, and customizable open sandwiches and pancakes.
Kobe Hankyu will host its first Knitting Craft Market from February 16 to 23, 2025, bringing together popular knitting artists, specialty yarn shops, and hands-on workshops for craft enthusiasts.
TOTTEI, Kobe's new entertainment district, is hosting a special sweets fair featuring strawberry and chocolate-themed menu items at five dining establishments. The fair runs through mid-March 2026, offering a perfect complement to the area's sports events, concerts, and seasonal festivities.
New Rough Rare, a cafe located in a retro building in Kobe's Kyoryuchi district, has launched four types of strawberry sweets starting February 10, 2026.
Nihonsakari hosts a special sake brewery opening event on February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition sake tastings, brewery tours, food pairings, and family-friendly activities in Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
A limited-time pop-up store for URUOI FACTOR, a skincare brand focused on deep moisture retention, has opened on the 1st floor of Kobe Marui. The brand was created by a founder with atopic dermatitis who wanted to enjoy skincare.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden begins its 2026 season on Saturday, March 14th. Celebrate with a special guide by renowned horticulturist Naoki Yokoyama, known for his appearances on NHK's "Shumi no Engei" (Gardening for Fun).
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH in Kobe launches a spring collection of strawberry and flower-themed sweets and drinks, including afternoon tea sets, parfaits, crepes, and floral beverages from February 19, 2026.
From March to April 2026, thirteen restaurants and hotels across Japan will offer special spring-themed afternoon tea featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms, celebrating the season with elegant sweets and savory dishes.
Pasona Resort is launching THE PASONA natureverse retreat, a new long-stay wellness facility on Awaji Island in June 2026. The retreat focuses on holistic health through food, exercise, and sleep, with full-inclusive services and medical support.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island offers a winter-limited stay package where guests can enjoy all meals in their rooms with their beloved dogs, available from February 1st to March 19th, 2026.
A new gourmet restaurant concept debuts in Kobe Sannomiya on February 5, 2026. CRAFT CHEESE MARKET offers the viral 'Drowning Soup Spa' pasta, theatrical 'Pakkaan Omurice', and unlimited pizza options in a spacious setting perfect for groups.
The popular 'Sichuan MORE TABETE Fair - Let's Eat Together China' returns to Miyako Hotel Amagasaki from February 14 to March 15, 2026, featuring larger portions of classic Chinese dishes at unchanged prices.
The official luxury villa of Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island offers guests staying in Crayon Shin-chan themed rooms a special opportunity to ride the long zip line twice during February 2026, celebrating the reopening of the popular attraction.
Join professional photographer Yasuhisa Taniwaki on a day trip to Western Harima's photogenic spots including Kirakirazaka, Momoi Museum overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the historic port town of Sakoshi to capture memorable shots.
ERIS VELINA, a Kobe-based pearl specialist, is launching its unique "Osakanapearl" collection featuring baroque pearls transformed into adorable sea creature characters. The brand will exhibit at the Tokyo International Gift Show and Kyoto Gift Show in February 2026, seeking B2B partners for high-end retail channels.
Create unforgettable memories with photogenic balloon decorations at Seaside Hotel MAIKO VILLA KOBE, overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, and special celebrations.
Italian heritage chocolate brand Caffarel marks its 200th anniversary with a special event at Felissimo Chocolate Museum on February 8, 2026, featuring live gianduia demonstrations and chocolate tasting.
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa has opened Kids Lounge Shichifuku, a new family-friendly space inspired by Awaji Island's Seven Lucky Gods tradition. The lounge features a spacious play area and relaxation zones for both children and parents.
Korean-style twisted doughnut brand Bontemps introduces two new premium drinks featuring rich chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors at all locations starting February 1st.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe will sell the seasonal French pastry "Chausson Pomme Chocolat," perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day gifting.
Toshi Yoroizuka releases a new nama chocolate that beautifully combines rich Earl Grey and Darjeeling tea with milk chocolate. The Chocolat Royal Milk Tea is now available at department stores, Toshi Yoroizuka shops, and online.
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand from San Francisco, is bringing its natural material-based shoes to Hyogo and Okinawa with pop-up stores at OSHMAN'S locations. These pop-up shops mark the brand's first appearances in both prefectures.
A new brunch congee set launches at Kobe Kochuten on February 1, 2026, featuring Chinese congee, dim sum, and desserts for a relaxing morning meal experience.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano, operated by Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland, is selling Valentine's gifts featuring premium bonbon chocolat made with three exquisite spirits and a limited-edition sablé assortment.
A beloved Showa-era cafe cherished in Kobe's Minato Motomachi area reopens as Meriken Dori Prologue on January 24, 2026, operated by coffee specialist Nichibei Coffee, preserving its nostalgic atmosphere and signature coffee blend.
Lazare Diamond stores across Japan are hosting a Bridal Fair from January 24 to February 28, 2026. Customers who purchase bridal rings during the event will receive an original Lazare Diamond novelty item as a gift.
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will host the "Harmony of Garden" fair from March 14 to August 21, 2026, celebrating the natural garden's flower season with music, art, and seasonal blooms.
Kobe-based baked goods shop Yakigashi Taka announces pre-orders for their new "Adult Gateau Chocolat" series, featuring chocolate and matcha flavors designed to pair beautifully with alcoholic beverages, just in time for Valentine's Day.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island is now accepting reservations for their Natural Sakura Tai Sukiyaki Hot Pot Plan, showcasing the island's spring delicacy.
Opening in 1926, Takarazuka Hotel has been an integral part of the city's history. The hotel marks its centennial milestone on May 14, 2026, with a three-month celebration featuring special accommodations, dining experiences, and concerts.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, located at the summit of Mount Rokko, will host a seasonal flower appreciation event in collaboration with web media 'Koyomi Seikatsu' from April 1 to July 12, 2026.
A new Mister Donut freestanding shop opens at Awaji Service Area on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, offering scenic views of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a relaxing rest stop.
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya are renewing their breakfast menus in March 2026, offering customizable pancakes, open sandwiches, and parfait-style salads for a cheerful morning experience.
A new capsule toy shop called gashacoco opens at Big Echo Seishin-Chuo Plenty in Kobe on January 30, 2026, combining karaoke entertainment with capsule toy collecting.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kobe Municipal Subway, a collaboration campaign with the location-based game Station Memories! is coming in March 2026. Features digital stamp rally, special exhibitions, and exclusive merchandise.
Nijigen no Mori Anime Awaji Island Park introduces a new original food item featuring Crayon Shin-chan's iconic plump bottom, starting January 17th.
Starting January 21st, Toriaezu Gohei izakaya launches its second wave of winter delicacies featuring snow crab and milt dishes, along with Italian-inspired gianduja hot chocolate.
belle-ville pancake cafe launches a limited-time seasonal menu featuring smooth, homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and lattes starting January 16, 2026.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
EDITION stores in Omotesando Hills and Kobe BAL are hosting a special sale event featuring archive items from various selected brands at discounted prices.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival will feature the "Himeji Daimyo Procession," a historical reenactment of feudal lord processions. Applications are now open for participants to experience Edo-period customs.
TOOTH TOOTH FISH IN THE FOREST, a bakery cafe in Meriken Park, Kobe, will offer a special Luminarie dinner buffet from January 30 to February 8, 2026, during the 31st Kobe Luminarie event. Reservations began on December 29, 2025.
Nose Electric Railway in Hyogo Prefecture invites passengers to celebrate new beginnings with a specially decorated graduation train featuring headmarks and car interior messages from the public
The Hawaiian resort-style cafe restaurant +LEI Kitchen near Awaji IC introduces new warm menu items from January 9, 2026, along with an Instagram follow campaign and weekly Friday specials.
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH, a Kobe-based confectionery shop, introduces its Chocolat Collection 2026 featuring chocolate sweets perfect for the upcoming Valentine's season, available from January 15, 2026.
Kintetsu Retailing launches exclusive collaboration items featuring familiar's iconic bear and Kobe Oji Zoo's beloved animals. Available from January 8, 2026, at ZOOQLE and select Kintetsu station shops.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will sell traditional Eho-maki sushi rolls at their Japanese restaurant Tsunokuni for two days only on February 2-3, 2026, to celebrate Setsubun and bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Kobe Hankyu department store will host the "Everyone's Galette Expo" from January 9 to 12, 2026, featuring Galette des Rois from popular patisseries and boulangeries across Kobe and beyond, along with various galette-themed events.
Yokohama-based gift sweets brand Yokohama Vanilla opens its first Hyogo Prefecture location at Daimaru Kobe's Valentine event, running from January 21 to February 14, 2026, with special mascot sticker giveaways.
Caffarel, an Italian chocolate brand founded in 1826, will sell limited-edition lucky bags at its directly operated stores starting January 1, 2026, featuring popular products at special prices.
A special collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku Symphony will open at À La Mode Palais & The Resort in Kobe from December 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026.
Kobe Portopia Hotel presents a special dining event featuring shrimp dishes across seven restaurants from January 7 to February 28, 2026. The New Year Shrimp Bliss Warm Gourmet Dinner celebrates the auspicious ingredient with chef-crafted menus.
La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden and La Terrace Hall Kobe present the Strawberry Red Buffet 2026 from January to April, featuring a delicious collaboration of seasonal strawberries with chocolates from four carefully selected international brands.
DAIMARU KOBE welcomes two brands making their Kobe debut in the year's final Buyer's Selection event. aoka, a new Hokkaido confectionery brand, and Ramely, a popular caramel sweets brand from Hakata, offer limited-time pop-up shops perfect for year-end gifts and personal treats.
From January 1 to April 30, 2026, Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland will offer a luxurious Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring French-inspired savories and indulgent strawberry desserts at their Lounge & Bar Gran Bleu.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki presents a delightful Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring an array of strawberry desserts beautifully arranged in a special wooden box, available from January 1 to February 28, 2026
A new collaboration cafe featuring EXILE TETSUYA-produced AMAZING COFFEE opens at Kobe Suma SeaWorld, offering exclusive orca-themed drinks and snacks.
The hunting season has begun in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, marking the start of the authentic botan nabe season. This traditional wild boar hot pot features fatty seasonal wild boar meat and local vegetables simmered in miso until tender.
On December 7, 2025, Meriken Park in Kobe will host a special music event featuring 12 selected artists competing for the Grand Prix, as voted by the audience.
Koko-en Garden, adjacent to Himeji Castle, will hold its annual autumn illumination event "Momiji-kai" from November 21 to December 7, 2025, featuring extended evening hours and special dining experiences.
A three-day outdoor festival featuring campfire experiences, food trucks, and flea markets will be held at GLION ARENA's TOTTEI PARK in Kobe from November 22-24, 2025.
Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island announces a special Mothra exhibition at the Godzilla Museum, running from December 20, 2025 to September 13, 2026, featuring authentic props from the Heisei Mothra series.
A limited-time winter feast featuring Hokkaido delicacies like snow crab, salmon roe, and warming hot pots is now available at Niku Tokidoki Lemon Sour restaurants across Japan from November 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
The annual Shosha-san Momiji Matsuri returns from November 21-23, 2025, featuring special access to Important Cultural Properties, illuminated autumn foliage, and traditional Japanese taiko drum performances at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in Himeji.
A special event celebrating the re-release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie opens in Kobe from October 13-26, featuring new merchandise including Sannoh uniforms and an immersive basketball court experience.
Western Japan's largest vintage event, "Vintage Fes! - Vinfes! - 2025," will be held at Kobe International Exhibition Hall on October 18-19, 2025. Featuring approximately 120 shops showcasing rare vintage items from the 1950s-1990s.
Discover two delicious varieties of Kansai-exclusive potato chips, both featuring the regional "dashi soy sauce" flavor but with completely different taste profiles!
An immersive exhibition celebrating the nationwide re-release of "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" will be held in western Japan for the first time from October 13 to October 26, 2025.
A special pre-event for Naruto's birthday will be held at Nijigen no Mori's "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" on October 9th, featuring exclusive challenges and a private photo session with Naruto himself.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato at Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto's birthday with special stickers and six exciting activities from September 2025.
Spring in Hyogo Prefecture is marked by warm weather and beautiful flowers. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many tourist spots become bustling with activity, and you can also enjoy springtime gourmet treats. This guide introduces the features and attractions of spring in Hyogo Prefecture, cherry blossom and flower field spots, and spring […]
“Hyogo Prefecture” is an area rich in beautiful nature and historical tourist spots. Especially in summer, there are many places where you can enjoy cool retreats, fireworks festivals, and cold sweets. This article introduces the attractions of summer in “Hyogo Prefecture”. *Please note that the event dates mentioned may change. Please check the official website […]
Autumn in Hyogo Prefecture is a wonderful season full of beautiful autumn foliage, culturally rich festivals, and bountiful autumn flavors. This time, we will introduce in detail the characteristics and attractions of autumn in Hyogo Prefecture, the climate and clothing, autumn foliage spots, events and festivals, and autumn gourmet. *Please note that the dates of […]
The winter in Hyogo Prefecture is harshly cold, but it is worth visiting due to its beautiful natural scenery and intriguing tourist spots. In particular, you can enjoy the snowy landscapes, hot springs, and illumination events in Hyogo during winter. Additionally, there are plenty of winter delicacies that will warm both your heart and body. […]
Overview of “Arima Onsen” “Arima Onsen” is a hot spring town located in Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, nestled at the base of the Momijidani Valley on the northern side of the Rokko Mountain Range. The name “Arima” is also written as “有間” which means “between mountains.” This geographical feature creates a tranquil atmosphere […]
History and Features of “Kinosaki Onsen” Overview of “Kinosaki Onsen” “Kinosaki Onsen” is a hot spring resort located in “Kinosaki Town,” Toyooka City, in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. It has a history of over 1300 years since its opening. This hot spring area has been loved by people […]