Why You Should Visit
A free outdoor live music event held on the lawn north of Kobe Port Tower. Artists across various genres perform, while food stalls and local Akashi beer keep the atmosphere festive. Enjoy the waterfront from midday to nightfall.
Schedule
6月
7月
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Essentials
- location
- ONE HEART BIRTH (lawn north of Kobe Port Tower)
- period
- June 28, 2026 (Sun) - July 12, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 11:00–20:00
- cost
- Free admission
- Links
- Where to stay nearby
- access
- 10-min walk from Minato Motomachi Station (Kaigan Line), or alight at Meriken Park bus stop
- NOTE
- Dates: Sun Jun 28 / Fri Jul 3 / Sun Jul 5 / Sun Jul 12, each 11:00–20:00
Venue: ONE HEART BIRTH is the lawn plaza on the north side of Kobe Port Tower.
※Food and drinks are sold separately at each stall
※May be cancelled or modified in case of bad weather; check the official SNS for updates
ホテルオークラ神戸
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