Kobe International University Festival "Shinkokusai 2026"

Dates & time: November 8, 2026 (Sun) 11:00–18:00 (stage from 11:30)
Price & booking: Sky lanterns ¥500 each (100 only); raffle tickets ¥200 each (up to 5 per person). Food stalls and kitchen cars charge their own prices No reservation needed. Sky lanterns are sold at the student council stall corner and raffle tickets from 11:00 to 15:45 on the day, both until they run out
Venue & access: Kobe International University campus (Rokko Island) About a 3-min walk south of Marine Park Station on the Rokko Liner. Paid parking (¥300) is limited; exit coins are sold at the reception inside the venue

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Why You Should Visit

A student-run campus festival at Kobe International University on Rokko Island, drawing around 1,400 visitors in a typical year. This year's theme is "Senko Bansai" (a thousand lights). Expect student food stalls and kitchen cars, a haunted house, and stage sets from the light-music club and a K-pop dance circle. At 16:40 YouTubers Makihika and Umetani take the stage for a talk show and an impressions battle, and the day closes with the festival's first sky lantern lighting, with 100 lanterns lit at dusk. A relaxed way to see a Japanese university festival with family or friends.

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NOTE

Venue rules

No pets
No drinking alcohol and no bringing alcohol in
No picnic sheets
Smoking only in designated areas
Walk your bicycle on campus

*Inquiries: KIU Student Support Center 078-845-3110

*Programs and times may change

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No. Sky lanterns (¥500 each, 100 only) are sold on the day at the student council stall corner.

What time is the Makihika & Umetani show?

They appear from 16:40 to 17:55, with a talk show and a Keisuke Honda situational impressions battle. The sky lantern lighting follows at 17:30.

How much are raffle tickets?

¥200 each, up to 5 per person, sold 11:00–15:45 until they run out. The draw starts at 15:50.

Can I come by car?

There is paid parking (¥300), but spaces are limited and the organizers ask visitors to use public transport. The nearest station is Marine Park on the Rokko Liner, about a 3-min walk south.

Can I bring my pet?

Pets are not allowed on the grounds.