Hyogo Canal Festival 2026

Shinkawa Canal Promenade & AEON Mall Kobe Minami, Hyogo-ku, Kobe

location
Shinkawa Canal Promenade & AEON Mall Kobe Minami, Hyogo-ku, Kobe
period
November 1, 2026 (Sun)
Time
11:00–17:00
cost
Free admission (food and goods sold separately)
access
About 5 min walk from Chuo Ichiba-mae Station (Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line). No parking—use public transport

Why You Should Visit

An annual autumn festival on the banks of the Hyogo Canal, held at the Canal Promenade and AEON Mall Kobe Minami. Enjoy stage shows featuring local performers like the Kobe Kiyomori-tai, around 15 food stalls serving shirasu rice bowls and Kiyomori hot pot, and canal-side experiences such as a fish touch pool and eelgrass release. The Hyogo-no-Tsu Jazz Live takes place the same day, making for a full day by the water.

Essentials

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Shinkawa Canal Promenade & AEON Mall Kobe Minami, Hyogo-ku, Kobe, and 3 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

Stage

  • Kobe Sailor Boys, Good Crew, Kobe Kiyomori-tai and more

Food stalls

  • About 15 kinds: shirasu rice bowls, Kiyomori hot pot, yakitori, coffee, karaage, grilled offal, etc.

Experiences

  • Fish touch pool, eelgrass release, etc.

Exhibits & sales

  • Kobe Shinkaichi PR booth, goods, Showa-retro items

Stamp rally

  • Runs Sept 1 – Nov 1

Same day

  • Hyogo-no-Tsu Jazz Live (12:30–15:30)

* Held rain or shine; canceled if weather warnings are issued, announced on the official page by 7am on the day

出典: 神戸市公式サイト

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?
No, admission is free. Food and goods are paid at each booth.
Is it held in the rain?
It runs in rain but is canceled in stormy weather or if weather warnings are issued—check the official page by 7am on the day.
Can I go by car?
There's no parking at the venue—public transport such as the subway Kaigan Line is recommended.
Is it good for kids?
Yes—hands-on booths like the fish touch pool and eelgrass release are aimed at children.

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