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.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Hankyu Main Building 9F Event Hall
- period
- April 29, 2026 (Wed) - May 6, 2026 (Wed)
- Time
- 10:00–18:00 ※Last day (May 6) ends at 17:00
- cost
- Free admission ※Paid experience area available (¥500 for 2 activities) / Workshops require separate fees
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Train: Direct access from Sannomiya / Kobe-Sannomiya Station on all lines (directly connected to Kobe Hankyu)
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- Workshop reservations via Kobe Hankyu official website
- NOTE
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).
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 Kobe Hankyu Main Building 9F Event Hall, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
出典: 神戸阪急 公式
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