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53rd Kobe Festival: Happi Hiroba (Hyogo Ward)

Minatogawa Park

KOBE BRIGHTEN EVENT DETAILS Festival 53rd Kobe Festival: Happi Hiroba (Hyogo Ward) 2026年5月16日(土) Minatogawa Park Free Kobe City Guide

Why You Should Visit

A free community festival at Minatogawa Park in Hyogo Ward, held as part of the Kobe Festival. Enjoy stage performances including samba and historical acts, a pony meet-and-greet corner, and Happi Yokocho food stalls.

Essentials

location
Minatogawa Park
period
May 16, 2026 (Sat)
Time
11:00–17:00
cost
Free
access
Directly accessible from Minatogawa Station (Kobe Kosoku Line)
About 3-min walk from Shinkaiichi Station (Kobe Kosoku Line)
Directly accessible from Shinkobe Electric Railway Minatogawa Station
NOTE
【Stage Program】
- Samba: Dancers from Copacabana samba team by Beija-Flor Japan (2026 Rio Carnival runner-up) are scheduled to perform
- Kobe Kiyomori-tai: Historical performance
- Bonbinzu: Sing and dance on stage with the performers
- Kobecco Land Time: Join Kāmo-kun for the "Kāmo Taisō" exercise

【Other Areas】
- A pony meet-and-greet corner is planned (supported by Mukogawa Women's University Equestrian Club and Kobekko Horse Riding Circle TWINKLE)
- Happi Yokocho offers food stalls and activities

Held rain or shine; cancelled in severe weather. Cancellations will be posted on the Hyogo Ward website by 7:00 on the day.
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