Why You Should Visit
Golden Week in Kobe means heading to Kitanozaka, where giant flower-petal artworks measuring about 5m by 10m brighten the sloping street. The 2026 theme is "Traditional Costumes of Kobe's Sister Cities," bringing colorful floral designs to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Kitano.
During the event, the entire Kitanozaka street is covered with grass, creating a special seasonal setting. The floral artworks are scheduled to be completed gradually from the afternoon of May 3. Infiorata Kobe began as part of Kobe's recovery after the Great Hanshin Earthquake and has grown into one of the city's signature Golden Week traditions.
Essentials
- location
- Kitanozaka, Chuo Ward, Kobe
- period
- May 3, 2026 (Sun) - May 5, 2026 (Tue)
- Time
- All day (final day until 17:00)
- cost
- Free
- access
- About 9 minutes on foot from JR Sannomiya Station, 8 minutes from Hankyu Sannomiya Station, and 10 minutes from Hanshin Sannomiya Station
- NOTE
Theme
- Traditional Costumes of Kobe's Sister Cities
Event Notes
- The floral artworks will be completed gradually from the afternoon of May 3
- Final day closes at 17:00
- Traffic restrictions begin at 21:00 on May 2 for event preparation
- Visitors are asked not to come by car
- Road closure: May 2, 21:00 – May 5, 22:00
Venue Setup
The entire Kitanozaka street will be covered with grass during the event.
Stage
Stage events are currently being arranged.
Contact
Infiorata Kobe Kitanozaka Executive Committee Office (inside Bay Area Co., Ltd.)
TEL: 078-251-7307 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00)