- period
- August 4, 2026 (Tue) - October 31, 2026 (Sat)
- Price & booking
- Free (data charges at your own expense) No booking required. Start from your smartphone by following the instruction board near the escalators on the third floor of Terminal 1. Download the LINE app in advance.
- Venue & access
- Kobe Airport Terminal 1 & Terminal 2 About 18 min on the Port Liner from Sannomiya Station to Kobe Airport Station. By car, cross the Kobe Sky Bridge and use the airport parking lots.
There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Airport Terminal 1 & Terminal 2, and 7 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
A free smartphone mystery game marking 20 years of Kobe Airport. Start at the instruction board on the third floor of Terminal 1, then follow a story delivered through LINE as you work out who left a suitcase behind. Clues are scattered across Terminals 1 and 2, so you walk the buildings to gather them; allow 1.5 to 2 hours including the walking. You can start any time during the run, and since it is all indoors, rain is not a problem.
NOTE
How it works
- Examine the suitcase left at the airport and piece together who its owner is
- Gather clues scattered across Terminals 1 and 2 to advance the story
- No time limit; recommended for ages 12 and up (junior high school age or older)
Prize
- 100 winners drawn from those who finish receive original Kobe Airport goods (20th anniversary Sorayan keyring and sticker)
What to bring / notes
- A smartphone with internet access and the LINE app
- Make sure your battery is well charged
- Earphones are recommended, as some parts play audio
- Do not stop in walkways to solve puzzles
* Details may change without notice.
Events
Where to go next

6/11 - 3/26
Meriken Music Nights!
Meriken Park
10/31 - 11/1
8th Port Island Science Festival
Bando Kobe Science Museum (North Bldg. 4F Special Exhibition Room and other areas)
10/31 - 11/1
Skills Grand Prix & Festa
Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building 3

11/28
Kobe Skywalk 2026 (Nov 28)
Kobe Airport Island Multipurpose Plaza (start) to Meriken Park (finish)
7/25 - 10/31
LanLan Kobe Motomachi Flea Market | Indoor Vintage & Handmade Market
SESSIONS KOBE 3F (Kobe Motomachi)

5/2 - 3/20
Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026–27 | Weekend Fireworks off Meriken Park
Meriken Park

9/19 - 12/26
EAT LOCAL KOBE Farmers Market
Higashi Yuenchi Park, Chuo-ku, Kobe
10/3 - 10/11
Kobe Motomachi Music Week (27th)
Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (1-bangai to 6-chome) and nearby halls
FAQ
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