Why You Should Visit
The annual spring event at Cosmos Hill in Kobe General Athletic Park, where rapeseed flowers (nanohana) paint the hillside yellow. The Nanohana Festival, organized by local citizen volunteers, features free herbal tea service, a nanohana stamp rally, play corners for kids, and a live music stage. The simultaneously held Nanohana Marché brings together food trucks serving brunch, lunch, desserts, and drinks — the perfect spring day out.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe General Athletic Park, Cosmos Hill
- period
- March 21, 2026 (Sat) - March 22, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 10:00–15:00 (Postponed to March 22 (Sun) in case of rain. Postponement decision announced on the official website by 15:00 on March 20 (Fri))
- cost
- Free entry (individual vendors at the Marché are charged separately)
- access
- Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line 'Sogo Undo Koen' Station (directly connected)
Approx. 22 min from Sannomiya, 24 min from Shin-Kobe
By car: approx. 5 min west of Hanshin Expressway Rt.31 Shirakawa-Minami IC
Parking approx. 1,600 spaces (¥700/visit; P3 east of station ¥200/hr, weekdays capped at ¥1,200) - NOTE
- In case of rain, the event will be postponed to March 22 (Sun). The postponement decision will be posted on the official website by 15:00 on March 20 (Fri). Events may be scaled down or end early due to weather. The Marché will be cancelled in rain.
FAQ
What happens if it rains?
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to March 22 (Sunday). The decision will be posted on the official website by 15:00 on March 20 (Friday). The Marché will be cancelled in rain.
What events can I enjoy?
Enjoy free herbal tea service (complete a survey to enter a draw for herbal tea souvenirs), a nanohana stamp rally, a play corner with coloring, bubble-blowing, fishing games, and a live music stage. The Nanohana Marché with food trucks also runs simultaneously.
Is parking available?
Paid parking is available at Kobe General Athletic Park. However, it may be crowded on event days. The venue is directly accessible from 'Sogo Undo Koen' subway station, so public transport is recommended.
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