Summer Festa at JMSDF Hanshin Base 2026 | A Navy Base Open for a Day

Why You Should Visit

Once a year, the JMSDF Hanshin Base opens its gates to the public for its summer festa. It's a rare chance to step inside a Self-Defense Force base you normally can't enter and get a close look at the work of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force. A long-running event popular with families, the day's program and highlights are announced on the base's official social media. Spend a summer day on JMSDF grounds in Kobe's harbor district.

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Essentials

location: JMSDF Hanshin Base (Uozaki-hamamachi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe)
period: July 5, 2026 (Sun)
Time: 10:00–15:00
cost: Free admission
Links: Official Website
Instagram
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access: From JR Settsu-Motoyama / Hankyu Okamoto Station take Kobe City Bus #34, or from Hanshin Mikage Station take #35, alight at Uozaki-Shako-mae, then a 10-min walk.
About 30 min on foot from Hanshin Aoki or Uozaki Station.
By car, about 5 min from the Uozaki-hama exit of the Hanshin Expressway Bay Route (Rte. 5).
NOTE: At this point only the date and time have been announced.
Details — the day's program, how to join, what to bring — will be posted on the base's official Instagram (@jmsdf_hanki_pr).
We'll update this page as new information becomes available.
Parking near the venue is limited, so public transport is recommended.
Inquiries: Hanshin Base, TEL 078-441-1001.

出典: 阪神基地隊公式Instagram（@jmsdf_hanki_pr）

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Details such as the day's program are announced on official social media.

Is it suitable for families with children?

It's an annual event that families have enjoyed for years. The day's content is announced on official social media.

What happens if it rains?

As the program includes outdoor activities, content may change depending on the weather. Please check the official social media for updates.

Can I go by car?

Parking near the venue is limited, so public transport is recommended.

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