KOBE UMIAKARI 2026 Winter Illumination

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - December 25, 2026 (Fri) Lighting hours vary by facility (lights on at 17:00 on opening day, Nov 7)
cost: Not stated by the organizer (check the special page)
Venue & access: Kobe Harborland district and Metro Kobe Right by JR Kobe Station and Harborland Station on the Kaigan Subway Line. If you drive, use the paid parking lots nearby.

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Harborland district and Metro Kobe. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

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Why You Should Visit

Kobe Harborland's winter illumination. From November 7 through Christmas Day, December 25, the whole Harborland district and the Metro Kobe underground mall are lit in sparkling white light. Each facility runs its own displays and lighting hours, so you can stroll through them alongside the harbor night view while shopping or dining. On opening day a classical opening concert takes place on umie Center Street, with the lights switched on at 17:00 during the performance.

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Displays

The Harborland district and the Metro Kobe underground mall are decorated in white light
Displays and lighting hours differ by facility

Opening concert

KOBE UMIAKARI × Minato no Ongakukai Opening Concert
Saturday, November 7, 16:30–17:20, central special stage on umie Center Street 1F
A lighting-ceremony edition of the classical series Minato no Ongakukai; the illumination is switched on at 17:00 during the performance

* Details for each facility will be published on a special page

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FAQ

What time do the lights come on?

Lighting hours vary by facility. On opening day, November 7, the lights come on at 17:00 during the opening concert.

Until when can I see it?

Until Friday, December 25, 2026.

Do I need to book the opening concert?

The official page does not say whether booking is required. It takes place 16:30–17:20 at the central special stage on umie Center Street 1F.

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KOBE UMIAKARI 2026 Winter Illumination

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