Marine Carnival 2026 at Marine Pia Kobe

Dates & time: October 17, 2026 (Sat) - October 18, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜17:00
Price & booking: Free admission. Most activities are free (the cruiser ride, Ocean Kids Lab and salt-making are paid) Activities take sign-ups on site on the day, first come, first served (online booking for the boat rides and fish release has closed). Ocean Kids Lab can also be booked in advance on its website, and salt-making via Sakana no Gakko.
Venue & access: Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe (Big Roof Plaza, Lagoon, Osakana Plaza, Sakana no Gakko, Umi no Eki) About a 10-minute walk from Tarumi Station (JR / Sanyo Railway). Free shuttle buses operate from the west exit of JR Tarumi Station.

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe (Big Roof Plaza, Lagoon, Osakana Plaza, Sakana no Gakko, Umi no Eki). The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A two-day event where kids get hands-on with boats and the sea rather than just looking. It takes over Marine Pia Kobe, the outlet mall on the Tarumi waterfront: a 30-minute cruiser ride out towards the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, a chance to steer a mini boat yourself, releasing young fish into the sea, plus boat simulators and radio-controlled boats spread around the site. Most activities are free and first-come, first-served on the day. A good day out for families with children who love boats and sea creatures.

Programs

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Drop-in booths, open all day (free, roughly age 5+):

Digital boat handling (Toyota)
Ship-handling simulator (Furuno)
Radio-controlled boats (NHK Spring / MEC)
Digital docking experience (Yamaha)
VR cruise around Tokyo Bay (Honda)

Displays and photo spots:

Coral conservation from Onna Village, Okinawa, and specimens of invasive species found in Kobe
Photos aboard boats, a personal watercraft and mini boats
Outboard motor displays

What to wear:

You may get splashed; heels are not allowed and non-slip shoes are recommended
Pets cannot board boats or personal watercraft

*Same-day boat ride status is posted on the booking site.

*Organised by the Japan Boating Industry Association as part of the MLIT "C to Sea Project".

Suma Tarumi Sea Cruise Family Sports Activity Free Cheap

出典: マリンカーニバル公式サイト（ボーティングJapan）

Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Does it cost anything?

Entry is free and so are most activities. The cruiser ride (¥1,000, primary schoolers free), Ocean Kids Lab (¥2,000) and salt-making (¥500) are paid.

Do I need to book?

Most activities take sign-ups on site on the day and close when full, so register early for the boat rides and fish release. Ocean Kids Lab and salt-making can also be booked online.

What happens if it rains?

In rain or strong wind, content may change or be cancelled. Boat rides and photo spots on the water are the most likely to be called off.

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Marine Carnival 2026 at Marine Pia Kobe

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