Hyogo Canal Festival 2026

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

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.

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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.

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Stage

Kobe Sailor Boys, Good Crew, Kobe Kiyomori-tai and more
Hyogotsu Ukureri-an (from 15:00)

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

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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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Hyogo Canal Festival 2026

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