- Dates & time
- March 28, 2026 (Sat) - March 29, 2026 (Sun) Sat 10:00–17:00 / Sun 10:00–15:30
- cost
- Free admission
- Venue & access
- Shoes Plaza 1F Approx. 3 min walk north from Shin-Nagata Station (JR/Subway). Approx. 5 min walk south from Nishidai Station (Sanyo Electric Railway). No dedicated parking — use nearby coin parking.
There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Shoes Plaza 1F. 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 12th edition of KOBE Kutsu Marche — held in Nagata, Kobe's shoe-making district — returns with a record number of shoe brands and food vendors. Browse and buy directly from local manufacturers and retailers, with Kobe gourmet food stalls alongside. Look for the red heel flags. Free admission, no reservation required. Rain or shine. Cash only.
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