Kushi Fes in Kobe 2026

Why You Should Visit

A three-day outdoor food festival built around Japanese skewered dishes, held at Maiko Park right beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Thirty kitchen cars and food tents rotate daily, serving yakitori, kushikatsu and seafood skewers, with about ten stalls offering non-skewer dishes. A free live stage on the lawn hosts music and dance performances throughout. Entry is free, so it suits anyone who wants to graze outdoors with the sea and the bridge in view.

Essentials

location

Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park (Central Plaza & West Lawn)

period

July 18, 2026 (Sat) - July 20, 2026 (Mon)

Time

12:00–20:00

cost

Free admission (park entry and stage viewing included). Food and drink are purchased with a cashless ticket system at each stall.

Links

Official Website

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access

About 5-min walk south from Maiko-Koen Station (Sanyo Electric Railway)
About 5-min walk south from Maiko Station (JR Sanyo Line)
※Public transport strongly recommended on the day

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park (Central Plaza & West Lawn), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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

NOTE

Stalls

30 kitchen cars & food tents per day (about 10 serve non-skewer dishes)
20 booths per day for corporate PR, retail, hands-on activities and takeaway

Stage

Free live stage with music, dance and performances

※Held in light rain

※Stalls and stage line-up may change without notice

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free, and so is watching the stage. You only pay for food and drink at each stall, using cashless payment.

Will it go ahead if it rains?

The event runs in light rain. Decisions in severe weather are announced on the official site, so check on the morning of your visit.

Is it suitable for families with children?

It takes place on open lawns, with stalls serving non-skewer dishes and hands-on booths, so families can settle in comfortably.

Is there parking?

Maiko Park has a paid car park, but spaces are limited and visitors are asked to come by public transport on event days.

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