Why You Should Visit
A ward-level version of the Kobe Festival at Higashi Yuenchi Park. The stage features taiko, calligraphy performance, cheerleading, Chinese lion dance, and more by local groups, with a samba finale. Students from Nagisa Junior High School's broadcasting club serve as MCs.
The lawn field hosts family-friendly booths including picture book readings and mini-games. The gourmet area features KOBE Butaman Summit® nikuman, craft beer, and other Kobe specialties.
New this year: the Chuo Ward Quiz Rally (from noon, prizes for first 200 correct-answer participants). Kamomen T-shirts (¥1,500, dry fabric) sold exclusively at the venue, plus a Kamomen gacha machine (from noon, first 200 eligible participants).
Essentials
- location
- Higashi Yuenchi Park
- period
- May 16, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 11:00–16:00
- cost
- Free
- access
- 5 min walk from 'Shiyakusho-mae' bus stop (City Bus lines 2/92) / 8 min walk from Port Liner 'Boeki Center' station / 5 min walk from Subway Kaigan Line 'Sannomiya-Hanadokei-mae' / 10 min walk from Sannomiya Station (all lines)
- NOTE
Held in light rain. In case of changes or cancellation due to bad weather, an announcement will be made around 8:00 AM on the day on the event board within Tamemap Chuo. Some performers prohibit photography except by pre-authorized persons.