Kitasuzu Machinaka Culture Festival 2026 (4th)

Dates & time: September 26, 2026 (Sat) 11:00–17:00（スタンプラリー受付は16:30まで／小雨決行・荒天中止）
cost: Free admission (food and workshops charged at each booth)
Venue & access: Four venues around Kitasuzurandai Station (Station Plaza, Gate Plaza, Kitayama Park and the housing-lot site opposite the park) Right by Kitasuzurandai Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Arima Line. There is no parking or bicycle parking at the venues and little paid parking nearby, so come by public transport.

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Why You Should Visit

The fourth edition of a culture festival spread across the neighbourhood around Kitasuzurandai Station on the Kobe Electric Railway. It is a hand-made event planned and run by the companies and groups involved in the area's redevelopment together with local residents, with more than 30 booths across four venues: the Station Plaza, the Gate Plaza, Kitayama Park and the housing-lot site opposite the park. Nine groups perform on stage, and there are community booths run by students from Kita-Kobe Sogo High School and Kobe Shinwa University and by local parent groups, food trucks and workshops. This year also marks the launch of the 'Kitasuzu Lavender Project', which aims to fill the streets around the station with the scent of lavender. Join the rally between venues to receive goods. Goes ahead in light rain, cancelled in severe weather; no parking at the venues.

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Venues

Kitasuzu Station Plaza
Gate Plaza
Kitayama Park
Housing-lot site (opposite Kitayama Park)

What's on

30+ booths across four venues
9 stage groups (dance, song, live painting, talk sessions and more)
Community booths: students from Kita-Kobe Sogo High School and Kobe Shinwa University, Kobekatsu Club, local parent groups
Booths by redevelopment partners and local businesses
Food trucks and other food sales, workshops
Rally with goods for participants (sign-up until 16:30)
Kitasuzu Lavender Project: introduction and workshop booth

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FAQ

Can I go by car?

There is no parking or bicycle parking at the venues and paid parking nearby is limited. The festival is right by Kitasuzurandai Station, and visitors are asked to use public transport.

What if it rains?

It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in severe weather. The decision is announced on the organiser Kitasuzu Land's Instagram (@kitasuzurand).

Until when can I join the stamp rally?

Sign-up closes at 16:30, so start early enough to walk between all the venues.

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