Kobe Sannomiya Railway Festival 2026

Dates & time: April 29, 2026 (Wed) - May 6, 2026 (Wed) 10:00–18:00 ※Last day (May 6) ends at 17:00
Price & booking: Free admission ※Paid experience area available (¥500 for 2 activities) / Workshops require separate fees Workshop reservations via Kobe Hankyu official website
Venue & access: Kobe Hankyu Main Building 9F Event Hall Train: Direct access from Sannomiya / Kobe-Sannomiya Station on all lines (directly connected to Kobe Hankyu)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Hankyu Main Building 9F Event Hall, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A beloved Golden Week tradition where seven railway companies operating in the Kobe-Sannomiya area come together. This year, Kobe Electric Railway joins the lineup for an even bigger event. Highlights include photo spots with real uniforms, mini train rides, N-gauge model railway experiences, special talk shows, railway character appearances, workshops, and exclusive railway merchandise.

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Participating Railway Companies (alphabetical in Japanese)

Kobe City Transportation Bureau, Kobe New Transit, Kobe Electric Railway, Sanyo Electric Railway, JR West, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway

Key Event Schedule

Apr 29: 'Tetsuko' trio relaxed talk show (1:00 PM / 3:00 PM, ~30 min each)
Apr 30: Kobe Electric Railway characters 'Shin-chan & Tetsu-kun' (11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM, ~20 min each)
May 1: Sanyo Electric Railway character 'Rokkun' (1:00 PM / 3:00 PM, ~20 min each)
May 2: Hankyu Railway Museum Director Fujita special talk show (11:00 AM / 1:00 PM, ~60 min each)
May 5: Hankyu level crossing safety class & bingo (11:00 AM, first 50 kids)
May 6: Sannomiya station staff visit (10:00 AM–1:00 PM)
May 6: Hankyu Railway Brass Band concert (11:00 AM, ~30 min, 2F Gran Patio, cancelled in rain)

Paid Experiences (¥500 for 2 activities)

Mini train (elementary school & under, 2 laps)
Rail toy Big Tower driving (~3 min)
N-gauge model railway (~3 laps)

※Cash-only tickets at the venue. Sales end 30 min before closing.

Workshops (reservation priority via web)

Leather ticket keychain: ¥2,000–¥2,300
Coloring mini tote bag (Kobe Electric Railway 3000 series): ¥2,420
KATO mini diorama: ¥3,300
Original train papercraft: ¥500 (elementary school & under)

Purchase Campaign

Spend ¥3,000+ (tax incl.) at the venue to receive an original A4 clear file (first 200 per day).

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free! The paid experience area (mini train, N-gauge, etc.) costs ¥500 for 2 activities. Workshops have separate fees.

Where can I buy tickets for paid experiences?

Cash-only at the ticket counter inside the venue. Card discounts and point rewards don't apply. Sales end 30 minutes before closing.

Do I need to reserve for workshops?

Reservations have priority (via web). Walk-ins may be possible, but advance booking is recommended to guarantee a spot.

Which railway companies are participating?

Seven companies: Kobe City Transportation Bureau, Kobe New Transit, Kobe Electric Railway, Sanyo Electric Railway, JR West, Hankyu Railway, and Hanshin Electric Railway. Kobe Electric Railway is new this year!

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