Why You Should Visit
A summer-only "puzzle-solving" haunted house in the south brick warehouse of Kobe Harborland. To save "Hakoneko," a guardian spirit sealed away with a cursed box that drifted into the port, you explore the venue against the clock, gather clues, and solve its riddles. It's hands-on — you pick two of the prepared rooms to take on — with sound-and-light staging and scares throughout. In the final hour before closing it switches to a lights-out "Dark Night Mode." Fun for families, couples, and friends alike. (Note: in-venue guidance and instructions are in Japanese only.)
Essentials
- location
- K-wave, South Brick Warehouse, Kobe Harborland
- period
- July 10, 2026 (Fri) - September 6, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- Weekdays 11:00–19:00 (last entry 18:40) / Weekends, holidays & Obon (Aug 10–16) 11:00–21:00 (last entry 20:40). The final hour runs as a lights-out "Dark Night Mode."
- cost
- 1,500 yen (tax incl.). Free for ages 5 and under. Standard and Dark Night Mode tickets are available.
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About an 8-min walk from JR Kobe Station, Kosoku-Kobe Station, or Harborland subway station. By car, use nearby paid parking such as "Times Kobe Renga Soko" (no affiliated parking).
- REGISTRATION
- Advance reservation is prioritized via the official site (kowakawa.com). Walk-ins are accommodated in open slots and may involve a wait when busy. Up to 5 people per slot (you may be grouped with others). Arrive by 5 minutes before your slot. Dark Night Mode runs in the final hour and is limited to 8 groups per day — reservation recommended.
- NOTE
Mission flow:
- Explore the venue within the time limit
- Find clues
- Solve the riddles to break the seal
- Rescue the trapped "Hakoneko"
(You pick 2 of the prepared rooms to attempt.)
Dark Night Mode:
- The final hour of each day runs lights-out
- Limited to 8 groups per day / reservation recommended
Highlights:
- Sound-and-light staging set in a harbor brick warehouse
- Scares built in throughout
- Enjoyable for families
Visitor perks:
- Discounts usable around Harborland (see the PDF on the official site)
Notes:
- In-venue guidance and instructions are in Japanese only; recommended for those who can follow it
- Includes darkness, loud sounds, and scary effects; preschoolers should be accompanied by a guardian
- Do not participate if unwell; follow staff instructions
Check the official site (kowakawa.com) for the latest info and tickets.
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