Meriken Beer Garden 2026

Dates & time: August 7, 2026 (Fri) - August 13, 2026 (Thu) 15:00〜21:00
cost: Free admission (food and drinks sold at each booth)
Venue & access: Meriken Park (in front of the BE KOBE monument) About 15 min walk from Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin) / about 10 min from Minato-Motomachi Station (Kaigan Line)

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park (in front of the BE KOBE monument), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A summer waterfront event at Kobe's Meriken Park, pairing craft beer with live music by the sea. Over ten local breweries pour alongside food booths and kitchen cars serving kushikatsu, steak, game meat and more, with live bands playing every evening. A kids' festival corner (yo-yo fishing, character scoop and more) makes it easy for families and couples alike, and on August 8 the Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks light up the water just offshore.

Schedule

8月

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Open 15:00–21:00 Aug 8: fireworks too (around 19:30, about 5 min)

Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Food booths, craft beer and kitchen cars rotate by day (see each vendor's dates below). Vendors and menus are subject to change without notice.

NOTE

Cancelled on August 12 and 13

Bad weather around the venue led the organisers to cancel Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August. The 2026 run ended on Tuesday 11 August.

VENDORS

Around 25 food booths and kitchen cars — from kushikatsu, steak and game meat to pizza, akashiyaki and sweets — plus about 11 craft beer and wine stalls, rotating by day. Vendors change from day to day.

LIVE MUSIC

14 acts perform live across the seven days, changing daily.

KIDS' FESTIVAL

Yo-yo fishing, character scoop, ring toss, candy grab, Meriken frank and more; a free festival ticket is handed out to early buyers with any food purchase.

FIREWORKS

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks (about 5 min) offshore around 19:30 on August 8.

*Held in light rain, cancelled in stormy weather. Vendors and performers subject to change without notice.

Kobe Port Waterfront Craft Beer Sake Music Jazz Fireworks Family Food Walk

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Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food and drinks are purchased at each booth.

When can I see the fireworks?

The Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks (about 5 min) are launched offshore around 19:30 on August 8, weather permitting.

Is it suitable for families with children?

Yes. There is a kids' festival corner with yo-yo fishing and more; buy any food item and early visitors receive a free festival ticket.

Is it held in the rain?

Held in light rain and cancelled in stormy weather. Check the official site for same-day decisions.

When did the 2026 run actually end?

It was scheduled for August 7–13, but the 12th and 13th were cancelled for bad weather, making August 11 the final day. The next edition is expected in summer 2027.

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