Why You Should Visit
An open-air beer garden held in the early evening at the plaza right by Port Liner's Shimin Hiroba Station. Alongside draft beer, the drink booths gather craft beers from Kobe and Akashi, joined by popular local eateries and food trucks. Live music by Kansai-based musicians plays on all three days, with a different lineup each day. Admission is free.
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Essentials
- location
- Port Island Shimin Hiroba (Central Plaza)
- period
- July 9, 2026 (Thu) - July 11, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 17:00–20:30
- cost
- Free admission (food and drinks charged separately)
- Links
- Where to stay nearby
- access
- Right outside Shimin Hiroba Station on the Port Liner
- NOTE
- [Drinks]
- Draft beer
- Craft beers from Kobe and Akashi
- Other alcohol / soft drinks
[Food]
- Popular local eateries
- Food trucks
[Stage]
- Live music by Kansai-based musicians, with a different lineup each day
* Vendors and performers are subject to change
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FAQ
Is there an admission fee?
Is it held in the rain?
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