Events
Hanshin Tigers Victory Commemorative Stamp Rally – Collect All 6 Stamps Along the Hanshin Line
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Leisure & Experience Kobe’s átoa Aquarium: Inside the Renewed Forest of Spirits with Doctor Fish and Giant Tortoises
Explore the renewed Forest of Spirits at átoa in Kobe, featuring doctor fish, aquaponics, Aldabra giant tortoises and interactive aquarium experiences for first-time visitors.
Events Kobe Fireworks Schedule: October 2026 to March 2027 — Meriken Park & Minato HANABI Guide
Planning a trip to Kobe between October 2026 and March 2027? Check the full Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks schedule, Minato HANABI 2026 dates, viewing areas, and easy access to Meriken Park.
Events Kobe Storks Step Into B.PREMIER: Meet Three New International Players to Watch
Meet Kobe Storks, Kobe’s professional basketball team, as they enter Japan’s new B.LEAGUE PREMIER. Three international newcomers — Fardaws Aimaq, former NBA forward Jalen McDaniels and Lebanon’s Lucas Saleh — add a new dimension to the team.
Complex facility & New attractions Kobe Sake Experience: Inside the Newly Renewed Shop at Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
Visit Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum in Kobe’s Nada Gogo, then taste and browse its newly renewed shop, from local favorites to premium sake.
Events Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026: Join a Traditional Summer Dance at Meriken Park
Experience Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 at Meriken Park. Join a traditional Japanese summer dance, enjoy live folk music, food stalls, and fireworks by Kobe Port.
Events Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026: A Short Summer Fireworks Show at Meriken Park
Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026 will be held from June to September at Meriken Park. Enjoy a five-minute fireworks show over Kobe Port, with night views of Kobe Port Tower, the waterfront, and the harbor.
Leisure & Experience Experience Authentic Ice Skating at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus, Where Kaori Sakamoto Trains
Experience authentic ice skating at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus, a year-round indoor rink in Kobe used by Olympic figure skater Kaori Sakamoto. Easy access from Sannomiya, rental skates available, and perfect for beginners and fans alike.
Access & Transport Asuka III Departs Kobe Port at Dusk Elegant Departure of a Luxury Cruise Ship
The luxury cruise ship Asuka III quietly departs Kobe Port at dusk. Discover the serene beauty of its departure, from waving passengers to the graceful movement as the ship leaves the harbor.
Historical & Cultural heritage Lafcadio Hearn’s Kobe Years: A Short Stay That Left a Lasting Mark
Explore the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) in Kobe’s Shimoyamate area, featured in NHK’s morning drama “Bakébaké.”
Art & Culture A Special Taiwanese Tea Ceremony by a Tea Master in a Historic Kitano Residence, Kobe
Experience a Taiwanese tea ceremony by a certified tea master in a historic Western-style residence in Kobe’s Kitano district, normally closed to the public.