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11.13 FRI – 11.14 SAT

Kaiko Kobe – KOBE OPEN FACTORY

Participating factories and workshops around Nagata and Hyogo wards / Information centre: Pifre Shin-Nagata 2F

Dates & time
November 13, 2026 (Fri) - November 14, 2026 (Sat) 10:00–17:00 (varies by company)
Price & booking
Free entry (some workshops are paid) Most factories need no booking; just turn up during their opening hours. Some workshops are paid or require advance booking; details are on the Kaiko Kobe exhibitor pages.
Venue & access
Participating factories and workshops around Nagata and Hyogo wards / Information centre: Pifre Shin-Nagata 2F The information centre at Pifre Shin-Nagata is a short walk from JR / Kobe Subway Shin-Nagata Station. Factories are spread around Shin-Nagata, Komagabayashi, Misaki-koen, Wadamisaki, Takatori and Nishidai stations; a jumbo taxi is scheduled to circulate the area during the event.
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Why You Should Visit

For two days, manufacturers around Nagata and Hyogo wards in Kobe open their normally closed factories and workshops to the public. 2026 is the fifth edition. Nagata is Kobe's shoemaking district, and the line-up reflects it: women's shoe makers sit alongside the firms that make lasts, shank parts and sewing machines. More than 30 companies take part in all, from welding, plastic machining and a sawmill to embroidery, glass and a baumkuchen bakery, offering tours and workshops. Entry is free, and many sites are within walking distance of Shin-Nagata Station. A good pick for anyone curious about how things are made, and for families.

Participating companies

Shop List & Map

NOTE

Getting around
  • The information centre is on Pifre Shin-Nagata 2F, which also hosts a satellite venue for companies based outside the area
  • A smartphone-based digital stamp rally doubles as a digital map
  • A photo exhibition of the factories is held at the Shin-Nagata Station plaza
  • The area is full of okonomiyaki and Korean restaurants for a break between visits
How visits work
  • Some factories are open for walk-in visits; others run guided tours with set start times (30–60 min)
  • Some workshops require advance booking, others give priority to bookings
  • Some factories have age limits (e.g. children must be accompanied by a guardian)
  • Machinery is in use, so comfortable clothing is advised. Ask the staff at each factory before taking photos
  • Jumbo taxis run as support for visitors with limited mobility or small children (last edition they departed from Shin-Nagata Station Square)
Highlights
  • Every stage of shoemaking: women's shoe makers, lasts, shoe shanks, synthetic leather and industrial sewing machines
  • Metal and plastics: welding, moulds, 5-axis machining, laser cutting
  • Wood and materials: a sawmill, a reclaimed-timber yard, a shared woodworking studio, embroidery and Showa-era patterned glass

* Opening days (13th only, 14th only or both) and hours vary by factory

* Details may change before the event

*Enquiries: Kobe City Contact Center 0570-083-330 / 078-333-3330 (daily 8:00–21:00)

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee or do I need to book?
Entry is free and most factories can be visited without booking. Some workshops are paid or need advance booking.
Can I see everything in one day?
No single day covers every site: some factories open only on the 13th, some only on the 14th, and some have set tour times. Check each company's dates and times on the official site first.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Besides workshops there is a smartphone stamp rally, and Nishimura Kawauoten's eel craftsman experience is for elementary-age children and younger. Age limits and photo rules vary by workshop.
Can I take photos inside the factories?
It depends on the factory; visitors are asked to check with the staff at each site before taking photos.