Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Hanshin Tigers Light-Up 2026

Dates & time: October 12, 2026 (Mon) - October 15, 2026 (Thu) 日没〜24:00
cost: Free (viewable from outdoors)
Venue & access: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Tarumi Ward, Kobe) Maiko Park, at the foot of the bridge, is a short walk from JR Maiko Station or Sanyo Maiko-koen Station.

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Tarumi Ward, Kobe), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

To celebrate the Hanshin Tigers winning the 2026 Central League pennant, JB Honshi Expressway is lighting up the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Tigers colors. This year's title is the club's first-ever back-to-back league championship, and the special illumination runs for four nights, October 12 to 15, from sunset until midnight. The 3,911m suspension bridge glows over the strait in colors you won't normally see, and from Maiko Park right at the foot of the bridge you can look straight up at the towers and cables. With the lights on until midnight, it's easy to drop by after work — a good pick for Tigers fans and night photographers.

NOTE

Past championship light-ups

Special light-ups celebrating the Tigers were also held on the bridge after their league titles in 2023 and 2025
In 2026 the title was clinched on October 3, and JB Honshi Expressway announced the light-up on October 5

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出典: 本州四国連絡高速道路株式会社（JB本四高速）お知らせ

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FAQ

What time is the bridge lit up?

From sunset until midnight, October 12 (Mon, holiday) to October 15 (Thu).

Does it cost anything to see?

No. You can view it freely from outdoor spots such as Maiko Park and the nearby shoreline.

Where is the best place to see it?

Maiko Park at the foot of the bridge is closest to the stations. To capture the whole bridge from the side, head to Azur Maiko beach just to the west.

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