Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 (Seaside Bon Dance)

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Why You Should Visit

One of the Kansai region's largest Bon dance gatherings, held on the waterfront at Meriken Park. A yagura tower rises at the center, and anyone can join the circle and dance. The grounds also fill with sponsor booths, food trucks and a children's festival-stall area, and the whole park comes alive against the harbor's evening lights. No dance experience is needed, making it a perfect summer night out for families, friends or a yukata stroll.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

The nine sponsor booths are from the City of Kobe's official page; the 34 food trucks are from the SHOP STOP (Mellow) vendor schedule. Lineup and details may change on the day.

Essentials

location: Meriken Park
period: August 15, 2026 (Sat)
Time: 18:00–20:30
cost: Free admission (food and goods sold at each stall)
Links: Official Website
Things to do nearby
access: Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line: Minato Motomachi Stn (Exit 2) approx. 5 min walk
JR / Hanshin: Motomachi Stn (West Exit) approx. 15 min walk
JR: Kobe Stn (South Exit) approx. 15 min walk
Hanshin / Hankyu: Kosoku-Kobe Stn approx. 15 min walk
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NOTE: Food & stalls:
- Food area with 9 sponsor booths and around 35 varied food trucks
- Children's festival plaza (shooting games, yo-yo fishing, toy / super-ball scooping, etc.)
Goods:
- Kamomen T-shirt: 1,500 yen (tax incl.)
- Kamomen lottery
- Machi-Pon KOBE capsule toy: 500 yen per play
Weather & access:
- Held in light rain, cancelled in severe weather. Status is announced around noon on the day on the "Tamemap Chuo" event board.
- No on-site parking; public transport is recommended.
Note: The general public cannot go up onto the yagura (stage).

出典: 神戸市公式

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food and merchandise are paid for at each booth.

Can I join even without dance experience?

Anyone can join the circle around the yagura. First-timers can simply follow along and enjoy it.

What happens if it rains?

Held in light rain, cancelled in severe weather. Check the City of Kobe official page on the day.

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