Atsumori Zakura 2026

S KOBE Reopens on April 16, 2026 — Meat Festival with Free-Flow Drinks at Kobe Harbor

Rooftop Restaurant Bar S Kobe reopens for the season on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Through May 31, enjoy the limited-time Meat Festival plan with Japanese beef sirloin, Kobe pork, Tajima chicken, and 25 kinds of free-flow drinks for ¥6,600.

Kobe Goes German for Golden Week — Kobe Oktoberfest 2026 Opens May 1

Kobe Oktoberfest 2026 runs May 1–10 at Takahama Quay, Kobe Harborland. Now in its 11th year, the event features 12 German beer brands including Japan debut releases, authentic food stalls, and daily live music from German folk bands. Around 60,000 visitors expected.

UCC Coffee Museum Reopens After Six Years: Hands-On Experiences and New Exhibits from July 1

Japan's only dedicated coffee museum returns to Kobe's Port Island on July 1, 2026 after a six-year closure. New interactive exhibits plus four paid experience courses including roasting, blending, and 3D latte art. Admission: ¥880 adults, ¥440 children. Fully reservation-based; Aug/Sep bookings open July 1 at noon. Museum shop: no reservation needed. Entirely indoors.

Hydrangeas in Bloom at Kakogawa's Enshoji Temple | ~90 Varieties, Peak Through Around July 5

At Enshoji Temple in Shikata-cho, Kakogawa, more than 350 hydrangea plants of around 90 varieties are in bloom. The city says the peak lasts through around July 5, the staggered bloom relay through early July, and the overall season through mid-July. A rain-friendly flower temple, home to rare varieties like Hakujuko, which shifts from white to red.

Halal-Friendly Japanese Restaurant 'Honolu Premier Kobe' Opens in Sannomiya on May 26

Honolu Premier Kobe, a halal-friendly Japanese restaurant, opened in Kobe’s Sannomiya area on May 26, 2026. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine including rich chicken paitan ramen, premium wagyu dishes, vegan options, and more — all prepared to halal standards.