18th Kobe Meister Festival 2026｜10/10(Sat) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 10, 2026 (Sat) 11:00〜16:00
cost: Free admission.
Venue & access: Motomachi 6-chome Shopping Street About 2 min walk from Nishi-Motomachi Station (Hanshin), or 8 min east from JR Kobe Station.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Motomachi 6-chome Shopping Street, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Once a year, Kobe's certified "Kobe Meisters" — craftspeople the city recognizes for top-level skills — gather on the Motomachi 6-chome shopping street. On stage you can watch chefs and pastry makers at work up close, from fruit carving to marzipan animals. Along the street are booths where meisters in scroll mounting, millinery, stonework and barbering show their work or let you try a craft, plus stalls selling Japanese sweets, Western pastries and bread. Admission is free, making it an easy stop for anyone curious about Japanese craftsmanship or families wanting kids to see skilled hands at work.

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NOTE

※Fees, capacity and sign-up for the hands-on sessions are not listed in the city's press release or flyer.

※Inquiries: Kobe Industry and Employment Support Foundation (078-360-3219).

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Prices for the hands-on and sales corners are not listed in the city's press release or flyer.

When are the stage demonstrations?

Four demos run hourly, from fruit carving at 11:30 to marzipan animals at 14:30. The closing ceremony starts at 15:30.

Can I buy what the meisters make?

Yes. The sales corner has meisters in Japanese sweets, Western pastries, bread, Western cuisine and bartending, and a barbering meister also sells handmade ear picks.

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18th Kobe Meister Festival

Why You Should Visit

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