Bridge World Tower Climb & Maiko History Walk 2026

Dates & time: November 21, 2026 (Sat) 11:00〜16:00（10:45〜JR舞子駅で集合）
Price & booking: Adults (16+) ¥8,800 / Children (12–15) ¥5,000 (includes guided walk, tower climb fee, lunch and insurance) Request a booking for November 21 on Kobe no Tobira by November 6; a lottery is held if oversubscribed. Credit card payment only.
Venue & access: Meet at JR Maiko Station → Maiko area → Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (ends at the Bridge Exhibition Center) Meet at the south exit plaza of JR Maiko Station (also a short walk from Sanyo Maiko-koen Station).

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meet at JR Maiko Station → Maiko area → Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (ends at the Bridge Exhibition Center), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A one-day-only tour pairing Bridge World — the climb to the top of an Akashi Kaikyo Bridge main tower — with a walk around Maiko and a takomeshi (octopus rice) lunch. Organized by Hyogo Prefecture's Kobe Prefectural Center as a certified Kobe Field Pavilion program. In the morning, local history writer Takamasa Sasaki leads a walk through the traces of modern Kobe history around Maiko Station. In the afternoon you walk about 1 km along the normally closed maintenance walkway beneath the roadway and ride up to the tower top, about 300 m above the sea. Limited to 20 people by lottery; a good fit if you want both the bridge's engineering and the neighborhood's history in one day.

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Requirements

Able to walk 2 km+ and use stairs without aids
No fear of heights or enclosed spaces; no alcohol on the day

What to wear / bring

Long trousers and comfortable sneakers (no leather shoes, heels or sandals)
ID showing your name and age
Hands must be free for the climb; phones and cameras must hang from a neck strap

*Inquiries: Radio Kansai (078-362-7375)

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FAQ

Can children join?

Yes, if they are 12 or older on the day. Each participant aged 12–15 needs at least one accompanying adult. Children 11 and under cannot join.

Is a booking guaranteed?

No. Capacity is 20 and a lottery is held if oversubscribed. Winners are contacted after the November 6 deadline.

What happens if it rains?

If heavy rain, strong wind or lightning prevents the tower climb, an alternative program is held and ¥6,000 (adults) / ¥3,000 (children) is refunded on site. Notice is given after 16:00 the day before.

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