- Dates & time
- May 3, 2026 (Sun) - May 5, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–17:00
- cost
- Free admission (food and goods sold separately)
- Venue & access
- Nakatoite Pier (west of Kobe Port Tower) 5 min walk from Minato-Motomachi Station (Kobe City Subway Kaigan Line)
15 min walk from Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin)
15 min walk from Kobe Station (JR)
No dedicated parking; nearby coin parking recommended
There are 11 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Nakatoite Pier (west of Kobe Port Tower), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
An annual outdoor food event bringing together Kobe Beef and a wide range of meat and processed goods at the waterfront. First-come, first-served tasting sessions include jumbo sukiyaki (11:30 & 14:30) and Kobe Beef (12:00, 13:30 & 15:00). Steak, croquettes, yakiniku, sausages, craft beer, and more line the pier beside the port. Held in light rain; cancelled if a weather warning is issued.
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NOTE
Tasting Sessions (first-come, first-served)
- Jumbo sukiyaki: 11:30 & 14:30
- Kobe Beef: 12:00, 13:30 & 15:00
Booths include
Domestic beef steak, croquettes, kotetsu-chan, beef bowl, sausages, draft beer, yakiniku, Wagyu steak, hot dogs, local craft beer (Akashi Beer), and more
Other notes
- Tables provided (no chairs; limited number)
- Many booths are cash only — bring cash
- Pets allowed (please follow manners)
- Nearest public restroom is inside Meriken Park
出典: 神戸市 公式
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