Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival (29th)

Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival (29th)

Nankinmachi / Nankinmachi Square

location
Nankinmachi / Nankinmachi Square
period
September 25, 2026 (Fri) - September 27, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Approx. 11:00–19:00 (subject to change)
cost
Free to watch (food and goods are paid)
access
About a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station. Cars cannot enter Nankinmachi itself, so use the coin parking lots nearby.

Why You Should Visit

Chushusetsu is Nankinmachi's autumn festival, marking the 15th night of the eighth lunar month when the harvest moon is admired and the harvest celebrated. Started in 1998, it is the district's second-largest event after the Lunar New Year festival and runs for three days. Day one brings the food event Gekko Chubo; days two and three bring traditional Chinese stage performances at Nankinmachi Square. Throughout the festival there is the Fukkyu prize draw where every ticket wins, a shop-wide Mid-Autumn fair, an altar to visit, and mooncakes on sale. Watching is free, so it pairs easily with a street-food stroll.

Essentials

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Nankinmachi / Nankinmachi Square, and 1 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

Three-day lineup

Fri, Sep 25: Gekko Chubo (food event)

Sat, Sep 26: Traditional Chinese stage performances

Sun, Sep 27: Traditional Chinese stage performances

Running all three days

  • Fukkyu prize draw (every ticket wins)
  • Mid-Autumn Special Thanks Fair at participating shops
  • Altar visit
  • Mooncake sales

* The stage program and timetable have not been announced yet; the official site will publish them later.

出典: 南京町商店街振興組合 公式サイト

FAQ

Does it cost anything to watch?
Watching the stage performances and visiting the altar are free. Food, mooncakes, and other goods are paid, and the conditions for joining the Fukkyu prize draw will be announced on the official site.
Do I need a reservation?
It is open to walk-in visitors, and no advance booking or numbered tickets have been announced. Some hours get crowded, so arriving early is safer if you want a spot near Nankinmachi Square.
When will the stage program and timetable be available?
The official site states that details will be announced later, closer to the event. Check the Nankinmachi Shopping Street Promotion Association's official site for the latest information.
Is it suitable for families with children?
It takes place in an open street district and the stage is free to watch, so children are welcome. Nankinmachi's lanes fill up on weekends, so carrying a small child or holding hands is easier than pushing a stroller.

Calendar

Add it to your calendar so you can check back on it later.

SHARE

We hope it gives you a reason to head out together.

Events

Events nearby & around the same time

Other events happening around the same time or in a similar area.

View Recommended Events

Events

More events at this venue

View Recommended Events

Explore

Explore More of Kobe

View All Features →