Hyogo Car Life Festa 2026

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–16:00
Price & booking: Free entry (food trucks charged) No reservation needed; just come on the day.
Venue & access: Kobe Meriken Park About 15 min walk from Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin), or take the Port Loop bus from Sannomiya to the Port Tower-mae stop. No parking at the venue; use public transport.

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Meriken Park, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A free two-day event at Meriken Park gathering eco cars, safety-support cars and working vehicles. Test-drive the latest models, pose for photos with police cars and tow trucks, and let kids earn a "children's safety licence" by answering quiz questions. At the JAF booth, the only child-seat convincer in Japan recreates a 10 km/h collision with a dummy to show what a child seat does. A stamp rally and lottery hand out original goods, and marching bands, baton twirling and food trucks round out the day. A relaxed way for families to learn about road safety on the waterfront.

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Exhibits & test drives

Latest eco cars (EVs) and safety-support cars on display and to test-drive
Working vehicles such as police cars on display with photo ops
Presentations by automotive technical schools

JAF booth

Children's safety licence (answer a quiz to make your own)
Child-seat convincer (the only one in Japan; recreates a 10 km/h collision with a dummy)
Tow truck display, seatbelt experience car, reflective-material box, agility tester

Other

Stamp rally & lottery (original goods)
Marching band and baton twirling performances
Food trucks

※May be cancelled or changed depending on weather

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出典: PR TIMES（一般社団法人日本自動車連盟）

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation or licence to test-drive?

No reservation is needed for the event itself. Check at the booth on the day for how test drives are handled and whether a licence is required.

Can I drive there?

There is no visitor parking at the venue; public transport is recommended.

What happens if it rains?

As it is outdoors, the event may be cancelled or altered depending on weather. Check the JAF Hyogo page on the day.

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