Why You Should Visit
The autumn edition of Kobe's largest reptile and exotic animal expo, held twice a year at Kobe Sanbo Hall. Professional breeders and specialist shops fill the large exhibition halls on the first and second floors, showing and selling leopard geckos, bearded dragons, tortoises and other reptiles, plus amphibians, birds of prey, small mammals, and caudex plants such as agave. Hands-on animal corners and stalls for keeping supplies and food make it worth a visit whether you plan to take an animal home or just want to look.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Sanbo Hall, 1F & 2F Main Exhibition Halls
- period
- September 19, 2026 (Sat) - September 20, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 各日 10:00–17:00
- cost
- Adults (high school and above) ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 at the door; elementary and junior high students ¥600 advance / ¥800 at the door; preschoolers free
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- 1-minute walk from Trade Center Station on the Port Liner. Parking near the venue gets congested, so the organizer recommends public transport.
- REGISTRATION
- Advance tickets are sold via Ticket Pia, e+, and Lawson Ticket. One ticket is required per day, and same-day tickets are sold at the venue until 16:30.
- NOTE
Entry
- No entry between 13:00 and 13:30 (animal rest time)
- Last entry 16:45
On display and for sale
- Reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey, small mammals
- Rare plants including caudex species, agave and staghorn ferns
- Hands-on animal corner, capsule toys, chalk art workshop, exotic food stalls
Not allowed
- Bringing your own animals
- Strollers, carts and pet buggies
* Details may change without notice.
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