Art & Culture
Kazuo Ishii Exhibition “The Goddess in Orange Light” | Serenity and Radiance at Gallery Shimada
Events
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.
Events HYOGOSSIMO: An Official Shop That Delivers Hyogo’s Charm—Stories Included
HYOGOSSIMO, Hyogo Prefecture’s official online shop, launched on January 29, 2026. Discover local products along with the stories of producers, artisans, and regional culture.
Art & Culture Ryohei Koiso’s Lost Masterpiece Returns to Kobe After 90 Years
Ryohei Koiso’s legendary painting The Girl with Traditional Hairstyle returns to Kobe after 90 years. See this rare masterpiece and its companion work The Dancer at the Kobe City Koiso Memorial Museum of Art.
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
Events A Climbable Illumination Experience TOTTEI Launches Its First-Ever Christmas Market
TOTTEI Kobe hosts its first-ever Christmas Market in winter 2025, featuring climbable illuminations, live music, festive food, and a waterfront holiday atmosphere. Free admission.
Art & Culture Celebrating One Million Visitors! Kobe Port Tower Heats Up With a Special BLACKPINK Collaboration
Kobe Port Tower celebrates one million visitors since its renewal and launches a special collaboration with BLACKPINK, featuring rooftop visuals, exhibits, exclusive merchandise, and café items. Event runs Dec 1, 2025–Jan 18, 2026.
Events Winter Nights Turn into Pirate Adventures “Pirates’ Harbor Festival” at Kobe Suma Sea World
Experience winter adventure at Kobe Suma Sea World’s “Pirates’ Harbor Festival.” Enjoy pirate shows, treasure hunts, themed food, and magical night-time fun.
Events Autumn Leaves at Nunobiki Herb Gardens Beautiful Foliage & Evening Light-up Above Kobe
Experience peak autumn foliage at Nunobiki Herb Gardens in Kobe. Enjoy scenic walks, illuminated evening leaves, and the iconic 25m Forest Christmas Tree during the seasonal light-up.
Art & Culture Kazuo Ishii Exhibition “The Goddess in Orange Light” | Serenity and Radiance at Gallery Shimada
Discover the serene world of painter Kazuo Ishii at Gallery Shimada in Kobe.Featuring 63 works including The Goddess in Orange Light, his art radiates quiet strength and hope.