Craft Beer General Election in Kobe 2026

Dates & time: October 21, 2026 (Wed) - October 25, 2026 (Sun) - Oct 21 (Wed) 16:00–21:00
- Oct 22 (Thu) & 23 (Fri) 11:00–21:00
- Oct 24 (Sat) 10:00–21:00
- Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
Last order 30 minutes before closing
cost: Free entry. Beers from ¥900 per glass; cashless payment only (credit card, e-money, QR code payment).
Venue & access: Sankita Plaza (Sannomiya) Right north of the East Exit of Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sankita Plaza (Sannomiya), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A five-day craft beer event at Sankita Plaza, just north of Sannomiya Station, where you taste beers chosen from more than 270 labels by 90 breweries across Japan and vote for your favorite. The beers are grouped into four "parties" by taste — Crisp & Refreshing, Bold, Fruity Innovation and Fresh Aroma — so you can pick by flavor even if you don't know the brands. Every beer comes with a spin of a gacha machine, and the empty capsule becomes your ballot. Entry is free, making it easy to drop by for a glass or two after work or between sightseeing stops.

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Photos taken at the June 2026 edition in Sankita Square.

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The four parties

Crisp & Refreshing Party
Bold Taste Party
Fruity Innovation Party
Fresh Aroma Party

Gacha and voting

Each beer comes with one coin for one gacha spin
Capsules contain a free-beer ticket, a ¥300 discount ticket or a beer sticker
Drop the empty capsule into the clear ballot box of the party you support to vote

Discount

Follow the official Instagram (@craftbeer_sousennkyo) and post with a mention to get ¥300 off one single beer

Food

Food trucks on site (paid separately)

Held in rain; cancelled in severe weather

Sannomiya Craft Beer Sake Gourmet Food Walk Free Cheap

出典: 株式会社DREAMBEER（PR TIMES）

Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Can I pay in cash?

No. Payment is cashless only — credit cards, e-money and QR code payments are accepted.

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Beers start at ¥900 per glass and you pay only for what you drink.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

Yes, it is held in the rain, but cancelled in severe weather. Updates are posted on the official Instagram (@craftbeer_sousennkyo).

Are the hours the same every day?

No. The first day, Oct 21 (Wed), opens at 16:00; Oct 22–23 open at 11:00; the weekend opens at 10:00. The last day, Oct 25 (Sun), closes at 20:00; other days close at 21:00.

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