After Expo in KOBE: Colorful World 2026

Dates & time: August 13, 2026 (Thu) - August 18, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–20:00（最終日18日は18:00まで）
cost: Free admission (goods and workshops charged separately)
Venue & access: Sanchika Hall Directly connected to the Sanchika underground mall from Sannomiya Station (JR / Hankyu / Hanshin / Subway); Sanchika Hall.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sanchika Hall, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An "after-Expo" market that brings the cultures met at Expo 2025 Osaka back to Kobe. For six days, goods, folk crafts, accessories and food from around 14 countries fill Sanchika Hall, the event space in Sannomiya's underground mall. Expect raw honey from Kyrgyzstan, woven baskets from Madagascar, hand-embroidered Ukrainian shirts, Tuareg jewellery from Mali and Turkish dondurma ice cream. A solo exhibition by a Malian artist and hands-on workshops run alongside the stalls. Admission is free, and being underground it works in rain or summer heat.

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Participating Shops

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Based on exhibitors announced on the organiser's Instagram; not the full list.

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【Countries taking part】Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Tunisia, Madagascar, Mali, Indonesia, India, Southeast Asia, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Japan and more — around 14 in total.

※ Exhibitors and programmes may change without notice. Check the organiser's Instagram for the latest.

From our visit (Aug 15)

The Vietnamese banh mi had sold out by around 18:00
If you are coming for the food, go earlier in the day

Sannomiya Market Marche Culture Art Rainy Day Family Free Cheap

出典: さんちか公式サイト

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes. You only pay for goods you buy and for workshop participation.

Is it worth going on a rainy day?

The venue is a hall inside the Sanchika underground mall, connected to Sannomiya Station below ground, so rain and summer heat are not an issue.

Does the last day keep the same hours?

No. The final day, Tuesday 18 August, closes at 18:00; other days run until 20:00.

Is it good with children?

Yes. There are stalls where you can play folk instruments, hands-on workshops, and an Indonesian dance session on Sunday 16 August.

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After Expo in KOBE: Colorful World

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