Why You Should Visit
A cultural experiment at night in Kobe's Higashi Yuenchi Park, themed 'Dress code: unguarded — public nighttime play.' Features picnic food, ambient music, light art, dance performances, and talk sessions. Free admission.
Essentials
- location
- Higashi Yuenchi Park
- period
- May 26, 2026 (Tue) - May 29, 2026 (Fri)
- Time
- 16:00〜21:00
- cost
- Free
- access
- About 10 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya or Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station. About 5 minutes from Subway Sannomiya Station. Right south of City Hall.
- NOTE
- Dates: May 26 (Tue) – May 29 (Fri), 16:00–21:00
VENDORS
Across the four days, 58 vendors rotate daily — bakeries, food stalls, craft beer, natural wine, coffee and baked sweets. BREADMAN, RAGI, drizzle, open air, Viva vin VIVANT, Piece by Piece coffee, FLOPPY BURGER HOUSE and more. See the shop section on this page for the daily lineup.
PROGRAM
13 programs including KANKYO DOT, PARK TALK, Haiku in the Park and the Lawn Concert. See the program list on this page for schedules and locations.
2026 THEME
'Dress code: unguarded — public nighttime play'
Organized by: URBAN PICNIC (Livable City Initiative)
Planning & Operation: Riverworks Co., Ltd.
FAQ
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Everyone is welcome!
What programs are available?
Enjoy a variety of night-park experiences including picnic food, ambient music, light and video art, dance performances, talk sessions, and dialogue programs.
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