Kobe Beekeeping Farm Honey Summer Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

Timed to "Honey Day" on August 3, this three-day summer festival takes over a working beekeeping farm in the hills of Kita Ward, Kobe. Expect festival-only honey menu items, comb honey sold by weight, a bee hotel workshop led by the farm's beekeepers, and the "Honeybee Chance" prize draw where every ticket wins. On the evening of Aug 1 there's the dog-friendly "Wanwan BEE Marche," and on Aug 2 a kids' festival-stall corner. A good day trip out of central Kobe for families and dog owners curious about bees.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Vendors at the Wanwan BEE Marche, Aug 1 (Sat) 16:00–20:00 (from the official Instagram announcements)

Essentials

location

Kobe Beekeeping Farm (Yamada-cho, Kita Ward, Kobe)

period

August 1, 2026 (Sat) - August 3, 2026 (Mon)

Time

Aug 1 (Sat): Wanwan BEE Marche 16:00–20:00 / Aug 2 (Sun): Kids' Festival Stalls 15:00–19:00

cost

Kids' festival stalls ¥150 each / Honeybee Chance ¥1,000 per draw (prizes worth up to ¥6,000) / Menu items, comb honey and workshops charged separately

Links

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access

10 min by Hankyu Bus from Suzurandai Station (Kobe Electric Railway), get off at Suisenchi-mae / About 10 min by car from Minotani IC on the Hanshin Expressway Kita-Kobe Route

NOTE

【Aug 1 (Sat) only】Wanwan BEE Marche

A dog-friendly evening market with dog clothing, treats, handmade goods, portrait drawing, photo sessions and bodywork sessions
Food stalls on site

【Aug 2 (Sun) only】Kids' festival stalls

Superball scooping / yo-yo balloon fishing / ring toss
Light bites such as karaage and fries

Throughout the festival

Festival-only honey menu items
Comb honey sold by weight (buy as much as you like)
Bee hotel workshop led by the farm's beekeepers (miniature-size builds)
Honeybee Chance prize draw (every ticket wins)

Rules for bringing dogs (Aug 1)

Manner belts or manner pants are required
Enter by pet cart or carried; keep leashes short
Take all waste and soiled manner pants home with you
Dogs are not allowed inside the cafe & dining area or the goods shop (the outdoor terrace and the "Bee Hill" main area are fine)

*Latest updates are posted on the farm's official Instagram (@kobe_beekeepers).

*Contents subject to change without notice.

FAQ

Is the program the same on all three days?

The honey menu, comb honey sales, bee hotel workshop and Honeybee Chance run throughout. The Wanwan BEE Marche is only on Aug 1 (16:00–20:00) and the kids' stalls only on Aug 2 (15:00–19:00).

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, at the Wanwan BEE Marche on Aug 1. Manner belts or manner pants are required, dogs must enter by cart or carried, and leashes must be kept short. Dogs cannot go inside the cafe & dining area or the shop.

Is it suitable for children?

On Aug 2 the kids' stalls offer superball scooping, yo-yo balloon fishing and ring toss at ¥150 each. The bee hotel workshop and Honeybee Chance run throughout the festival.

Do I need a reservation?

The official site does not mention reservations. For details such as how the workshops are booked on the day, contact the farm at 078-592-7007 or check the official Instagram.

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