Summer Hokkaido Fair 2026 at Daimaru Kobe

Why You Should Visit

Daimaru Kobe's regular Hokkaido fair returns for summer, gathering around 50 vendors on the 9F event hall. This edition centers on a "Cheese! Cheese! Cheese!" theme with cheesecakes, soft serve and savory cheese dishes. Highlights include the award-winning "neo cheesecake" from the 2026 Sapporo Sweets Competition (its Kansai debut) and premium cherry soft serve from Ohashi Cherry Farm, plus seafood bowls, mega-size plates and bento from around ¥500. Many stalls are Kobe debuts, and there are live cooking demos. A comfortable indoor spot to graze out of the summer heat.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

A selection of the roughly 50 vendors — the shops and items announced in the official/press materials. Vendors and prices may change.

Essentials

location

Daimaru Kobe, 9F Event Hall & escalator-side special venue

period

July 7, 2026 (Tue) - July 20, 2026 (Mon)

Time

10:00–19:00（最終日は18:00まで）

cost

Free admission (pay per item at each stall)

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

Daimaru Kobe, 9F. About 5-min walk from Sannomiya Station (JR / Hankyu / Hanshin / Subway)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Daimaru Kobe, 9F Event Hall & escalator-side special venue, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Sweet highlights

Akatsuki Patisserie Furuta neo cheesecake ¥730 (2026 Sapporo Sweets Competition winner, Kansai debut)
Ohashi Cherry Farm premium cherry soft serve ¥1,100 / cherry cream vinegar cashew ¥800
Jagaimo House five-cheese sweet croquette ¥583

Meals & seafood

Eight-ken Garden mega steak donburi ¥3,240
Abashiri Suisan salmon cuts ¥500–1,200
Value bento ¥550–1,080

Also

Nippon-Ham Fighters kitchen car (Jul 7–13, ground floor, merch)
Many limited-quantity items and live demos; some items by reservation

* Vendors, prices and stock may change — check the official Daimaru Kobe page for the latest.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. You simply buy items at each stall inside the venue.

Is it enjoyable on a rainy day?

The venue is indoors on the 9th floor of Daimaru Kobe, so you can enjoy it comfortably regardless of hot or rainy weather.

Do popular items sell out?

Many items are limited in daily quantity and can sell out early. If you have a target item, come earlier in the day.

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