2027 32nd Kobe Luminarie

Why You Should Visit

Kobe Luminarie, a festival of lights symbolizing remembrance and hope after the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The 32nd edition runs Jan 29–Feb 7, 2027, across three venues: Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi, and the former Foreign Settlement. In the former Foreign Settlement, the displays center on the plaza in front of the SMBC Kobe Head Office Building, and Meriken Park has a paid section. The lights aren't limited to these three venues—coordinated illuminations also run through the former Foreign Settlement and Shinkomachi, so the walk from one venue to the next stays lit. Lighting hours and advance ticket dates will be announced later.

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Essentials

location: Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi, Former Foreign Settlement
period: January 29, 2027 (Fri) - February 7, 2027 (Sun)
Time: Around dusk (hours TBA)
cost: Paid-area tickets
【Advance】 Weekdays ¥500 / Weekends ¥750
【Same-day】 Weekdays ¥1,000 / Weekends ¥1,500
【Group】 Weekdays ¥400 / Weekends ¥600
*Free to view from the surrounding streets
Links: Official Website
access: About 10 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya or Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station. About 5 minutes from Subway Sannomiya Station. Right south of City Hall.
NOTE: ・Beyond the three venues, illuminations also run through the former Foreign Settlement and Shinkomachi, keeping the walk between them lit.
・Lighting hours, advance ticket dates, and purchase methods to be announced on the official site.
・Held in light rain; may be canceled or changed in severe weather.
・Tripods and obstructive behavior are prohibited.

出典: 神戸ルミナリエ組織委員会（PR TIMES）

FAQ

When is it held?

From Friday, January 29 to Sunday, February 7, 2027 (10 days).

Can I enjoy it without a ticket?

The main paid zone requires a ticket, but you can enjoy the lights for free from the surrounding streets.

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