Kobe Forest Culture Festival 2026

Dates & time: October 25, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
Price & booking: Free. Some programs charge for materials (e.g. rope bracelet making, 300 yen). No booking needed. Only the "First Kobe hike" requires advance booking, via the QR code in the Kobe Forest Culture Festival 2026 flyer (PDF, Japanese).
Venue & access: Futatabi Park, around the "Mori no Asobiba" forest play area (in front of the log house) Take Kobe City Bus Route 25 bound for Shinrin Shokubutsuen (from Sannomiya/Mint Kobe; weekends and holidays only) to Futatabi Koen. By car, about 15 minutes from Sannomiya via the Futatabi Driveway; free parking for 180 cars in the park. Visitors are asked to come by city bus or on foot (hiking) where possible.

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Futatabi Park, around the "Mori no Asobiba" forest play area (in front of the log house), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Held every October at Futatabi Park, this is a festival for the forests of Mt. Rokko. Around 30 groups that work on the mountain gather in front of the log house with hands-on activities: log sawing, hydrangea planting, short guided hikes, and crafts using nuts, cones and bamboo. On stage, the pianist who composed Mt. Rokko's image song gives a concert. There is a quiz rally around the booths and food trucks, and taking part is free. The festival began in 2002 to mark 100 years of reforestation on Mt. Rokko, and it suits families who want to spend a day in the woods.

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Enjoying the day:

A quiz rally around the booths, with prizes
Food trucks are scheduled (offerings may change without notice or sell out)
Timed programs are first-come, limited capacity
Children are asked not to attend without an adult

Rain policy:

Cancelled in stormy weather, held in light rain. Any cancellation is posted by 6:00 a.m. on the day on Kobe City's festival page (Japanese)

* Exhibitors and activities may change due to weather.

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出典: 神戸市建設局公園部森林整備事務所「こうべ森の文化祭の開催」

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FAQ

Is there a fee?

Taking part is free. Some programs, such as rope bracelet making (300 yen), charge for materials.

Is it held in the rain?

It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in stormy weather. Any cancellation is posted on Kobe City's official website by 6:00 a.m. on the day.

Can children attend on their own?

Children are asked not to attend without an adult, so come with a parent or guardian.

Can I drive there?

There is free parking for about 180 cars, but it may fill up on event days. Visitors are encouraged to come by city bus or on foot as a hike.

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