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KITANO KIDS & PET CARNIVAL 2026

Kitano Ijinkan district, Kobe (check-in: Kobe Kitano Museum)

Dates & time
November 3, 2026 (Tue) 13:00〜15:00(受付13:00〜14:30)
Price & booking
¥100 participation fee (event insurance) Advance sign-up via the form linked in the organizer's Instagram profile, by 23:59 on Saturday, October 31. People who signed up for the original Oct 24 date need to answer the form again.
Venue & access
Kitano Ijinkan district, Kobe (check-in: Kobe Kitano Museum) About 10 minutes on foot from JR Sannomiya Station or Shin-Kobe Station (subway) to the check-in at Kobe Kitano Museum

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kitano Ijinkan district, Kobe (check-in: Kobe Kitano Museum), and 2 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.

Why You Should Visit

Kids and pets walk around Kitano collecting sweets from participating ijinkan houses and shops. Come in costume or everyday clothes; a photographer takes pictures on the day. Postponed by a typhoon from October 24 to Tuesday, November 3 (a public holiday). Advance sign-up is required by October 31, and the fee is ¥100 for event insurance.

NOTE

  • Kitano's ijinkan houses and shops take part and hand out sweets along the way
  • The sign-up form is also used to set how many sweets the shops prepare
  • Organizer: Kitano Commerce and Labor Community

出典: KITANO KIDS & PET CARNIVAL 公式Instagram

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FAQ

Can I just show up on the day?
Advance sign-up is required so shops can prepare enough sweets. Apply via the form by 23:59 on Saturday, October 31.
Do we have to wear costumes?
No. Costumes, favorite outfits or everyday clothes are all fine.
Can dogs and cats join?
Yes, pets can take part this year.