- Dates & time
- February 22, 2026 (Sun) 16:00-19:00
- Price & booking
- Participation: JPY 16,000 (tax included)
Sponsorship: from JPY 5,000 (tax included)
Special role participation requires additional fees Capacity: 50 participants
Registration and sponsorship applications have closed - Venue & access
- Ikuta Shrine Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station
There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ikuta Shrine, and 3 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
A traditional cultural project that revives a bridal procession set in Kobe 100 years ago. Participants dressed in formal black kimono parade through the streets following the story of the “Fox Wedding.” The event offers a dreamlike atmosphere where Japanese tradition meets Kobe’s multicultural identity.
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NOTE
Held in rain; in case of severe weather, the event will take place only within the shrine grounds.
A white kimono dressing demonstration is scheduled from 14:00 (private, for participants only).
Parade schedule is subject to change depending on weather and on-site conditions. Please check the official Instagram for the latest updates before visiting.
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