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
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- All three venues are within walking distance of Sannomiya Station. Road restrictions are expected during the event.
- 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.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi, Former Foreign Settlement, and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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