Goshikizuka Kofun Candle Night 2026

Dates & time: November 27, 2026 (Fri) - November 29, 2026 (Sun) 17:00–19:30 (last entry 19:15)
Price & booking: Free Advance online booking required (no phone bookings). About 650 places per day, first-come, first-served, closing once full. Booking runs from 9:00 on Mon, Nov 9 to 17:00 on Fri, Nov 20 via the Odekake KOBE booking page.
Venue & access: Goshikizuka Kofun & Goshikizuka Kofun Museum About 5 minutes on foot from Kasumigaoka Station (Sanyo Electric Railway), or about 10 minutes from JR Tarumi / Sanyo Tarumi Station. The kofun's own car park is not available during the event.

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Goshikizuka Kofun & Goshikizuka Kofun Museum, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For three evenings, Goshikizuka Kofun — the largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in Hyogo — opens after dark, with the historic site lit by candles and other lights. Returning after last year, the event includes a curator's talk on the mound, and the Goshikizuka Kofun Museum, opened in April 2026, stays open until 19:30 with a candle-making activity inside. From the museum's second-floor terrace you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge at night. Entry is free, but you need to book online in advance; about 650 places per day are allocated first-come, first-served. A good evening for anyone curious about Japan's ancient burial mounds, seen by candlelight.

NOTE

On the day

If cancelled due to rain or other reasons, a notice is posted on Odekake KOBE by 10:00 that day
Re-entry is allowed by showing your confirmation email at reception
No outside food or drink at the kofun or the museum

Enquiries

TEL 078-708-5151

*Organised by the City of Kobe (in cooperation with NPO Kagayaku Kasumigaoka)

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FAQ

Can I go without booking?

Entry is by advance online booking, about 650 places per day on a first-come basis. Booking runs from 9:00 on Nov 9 to 17:00 on Nov 20; phone bookings are not accepted.

Can I come by car?

The kofun's own car park is closed to visitors during the event. Use public transport or a nearby paid car park.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

If it is cancelled due to rain or other reasons, a notice is posted on Odekake KOBE at 10:00 that day.

Can I leave and come back in?

Yes — show your confirmation email at reception to re-enter.

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