Mt. Maya Rucksack Market 2026｜10/17(Sat) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 17, 2026 (Sat) 11:00–16:00
cost: Free to enter and to take part (no stall fee)
Venue & access: Mt. Maya — Kikuseidai Observatory Right by Hoshi-no-Eki Station on the Maya Ropeway (Maya View Line).

There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Mt. Maya — Kikuseidai Observatory. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An open-air flea market held on the third Saturday of each month (April–November) at Kikuseidai on Mt. Maya, about 700m above Kobe. Anyone can take part with just a rucksack of goods — no stall fee, no advance sign-up, and bartering is welcome — giving it a relaxed, neighborly feel. Running since 2006, it's a long-loved local market, held alongside an "Acoustic Picnic" where people bring instruments. Cooler than the city below, it's a nice stop for hikers and families at the observatory famed for Kobe's night view.

NOTE

Cycle

Third Saturday of each month, April–November (next: Oct 17; the last round of 2026 is Nov 21)

Stalls

Anyone can sell with just a rucksack of goods (no fee, no sign-up)
Bartering is welcome
Large tents are not allowed (strong gusts on the summit)
Food sellers must apply at least three weeks in advance

Also held

Acoustic Picnic — bring your own instrument, free to join
On Oct 17 the Sim Memorial Mt. Maya Mountain Marathon also takes place, held for the first time in seven years

※Cancelled in bad weather; check the official site or Instagram for the day's status.

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出典: 摩耶山リュックサックマーケット公式サイト

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FAQ

Do I need to sign up to sell?

General stalls need no sign-up or fee. Only food sellers must apply at least 3 weeks in advance.

Is it held in the rain?

It's cancelled in bad weather. Check the official site or Instagram for the day's status.

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