Why You Should Visit
Two days where books, people, and the city meet. Around 110 unique bookstores, publishers, secondhand bookshops, and zine creators from across Japan gather in Kobe for a large-scale book fair and market. Enjoy discovering books at your own pace with coffee and light food, alongside talk events by booksellers and authors, children’s workshops, and readings. A vibrant event offering new reading experiences for all generations.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Fashion Mart 1F Atrium Plaza
- period
- March 14, 2026 (Sat) - March 15, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 03/14 11:00-19:00
03/15 11:00-17:00 - cost
- Free admission
- access
- 1 minute walk from Island Center Station (Rokko Liner)
- NOTE
- Latest updates are available on the official Instagram (@kobe_book_fair_and_market).
