- Dates & time
- July 18, 2026 (Sat) 15:00–21:00
- cost
- Free admission (food and drinks sold per vendor)
- Venue & access
- Meriken Park About a 15-min walk south from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station, or about 10 min from Minato-Motomachi Station on the Kaigan Line.
There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park, and 4 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.
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Why You Should Visit
The organizers' aim isn't "an event for beer lovers" but "an event that makes more beer lovers." This craft beer gathering debuts at Meriken Park on Kobe's waterfront, with six breweries from across Kansai—several based in Hyogo—pouring brews to taste and compare. Food stalls and music round out the day, and the welcoming mood suits first-timers as much as fans. Admission is free, so you can stroll the harbor and grab a glass along the way.
Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
NOTE
Craft beer
- CRAFTBANK (Fukuchiyama, Kyoto)
- CRAFT BEER BASE (Osaka)
- Egret Brewery (Himeji)
- FARMENTRY (Kashihara, Nara)
- NAMI NO OTO BREWING (Awaji Island)
- open air (Motomachi, Kobe)
Food
- Syuchinikurin
- Marutosen
- Yakumo Farm
- Dr.YELLOW DINER
- Mr.Shrimp
- STAND-KOBE
*Vendors are subject to change. Check the organizer's Instagram for the latest.
Same day
- Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks are scheduled around the same Meriken Park area from 19:30 (subject to change or cancellation due to weather).
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