Kobe Kotori Week 2026｜10/7〜10/12

Why You Should Visit

A fair at Kobe Hankyu gathering bird-themed works from artists across Japan: budgies, Java sparrows, cockatiels and more, rendered in stained glass, prints, plush toys, small goods and bird-shaped sweets. An autumn fixture since 2022, it shares the floor this year with a 20th-anniversary exhibition by bird's-eye-view artist Daisuke Aoyama and the Kobe Penguin Bazaar. The store connects directly to Sannomiya Station, making it a good rainy-day option.

Essentials

location

Kobe Hankyu, Main Building 9F Event Hall

period

October 7, 2026 (Wed) - October 12, 2026 (Mon)

Time

10:00–20:00（最終日は17:00まで）

cost

Free entry (works and goods sold separately)

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

Direct access from Sannomiya / Kobe-Sannomiya Station (all lines, directly connected to Kobe Hankyu)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Hankyu, Main Building 9F Event Hall, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Also on 9F

Daisuke Aoyama 20th-anniversary bird's-eye-view exhibition of Kobe
Kobe Penguin Bazaar

Bonus

First 3,000 shoppers during the fair receive an original sticker (one per person per day, while stocks last)

※Planned by Designko / Kantaro; illustration by Fukufuku-do

FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. It is a department-store event hall, so you can browse freely during opening hours.

What time does it close on the last day?

The final day, Monday October 12 (public holiday), closes at 17:00.

Is it good for a rainy day?

Yes. The store connects directly to Sannomiya Station, so you can get there without an umbrella.

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