43rd Motomachi Night Market 2026

Why You Should Visit

Once a year, the entire Motomachi Shopping Street turns into a festive night market. The 43rd edition starts at 18:00 on Tuesday, July 28, with each block of the arcade hosting its own happenings. Around 19:30, a special five-minute edition of the Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks is launched at nearby Meriken Park. A relaxed summer evening of strolling, street food and fireworks in the heart of Kobe.

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Essentials

location: Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (entire area)
period: July 28, 2026 (Tue)
Time: From 18:00 (fireworks at Meriken Park around 19:30, approx. 5 min)
cost: Free entry (food and goods sold at stalls)
Links: Official Website
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access: Right outside JR / Hanshin Motomachi Station. The arcade stretches about 1.2 km westward from the station.
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NOTE: [Fireworks]
- Special edition of the Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks
- Tuesday, July 28, from around 19:30 (approx. 5 minutes)
- Launched at Meriken Park, toward the harbor south of the arcade
[Block events]
- Each block (1-chome to 6-chome) hosts its own happenings; details to be announced on the official website
* The night market will be cancelled in severe weather
* Hot weather is expected — stay hydrated and take precautions against heatstroke

出典: 神戸元町商店街公式サイト

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No — the night market takes place along the shopping street and is free to enter. Food and goods are sold at individual stalls.

What time are the fireworks?

A special five-minute Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks show is planned from around 19:30 at Meriken Park — launched over the harbor to the south, not above the arcade itself.

Will it be held in the rain?

The night market will be cancelled in severe weather. Check the official website for same-day status.

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