NIGHT PICNIC 2026｜10/20〜10/26

Dates & time: October 20, 2026 (Tue) - October 26, 2026 (Mon) 15:00〜21:00
cost: Free
Venue & access: Higashi Yuenchi Park About 10 min walk from Sannomiya Station (JR / Hankyu / Hanshin) / About 3 min from Kencho-mae Station (Kobe Municipal Subway)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Higashi Yuenchi Park, and 2 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.

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Why You Should Visit

A cultural experiment at night in Kobe's Higashi Yuenchi Park, themed 'Dress code: unguarded — public nighttime play.' Features picnic food, ambient music, light art, dance performances, and talk sessions. Held in several rounds across the year. Free admission.

Schedule

10月

日月火水木金土 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Round 3 Oct 20–26　15:00–21:00

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Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Food and drink stalls change daily (15:00–21:00 each day). Each stall shows its dates

NOTE

2026 rounds

Round 1: May 26 (Tue) – May 29 (Fri), 16:00–21:00 (finished)
Round 2: Jul 28 (Tue) – Aug 3 (Mon), 17:00–22:00 (finished)
Round 3: Oct 20 (Tue) – Oct 26 (Mon), 15:00–21:00

2026 theme

"Unpreparedness as the dress code — public nights out"

Organiser: URBAN PICNIC (Livable City Initiative)

Planning & operations: River Works Inc.

Contact: info@urbanpicnic.jp

※Vendors and programming may change without notice.

Sannomiya Market Marche Culture Art Night View

出典: NIGHT PICNIC 公式サイト

Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome!

What programs are available?

Enjoy a variety of night-park experiences including picnic food, ambient music, light and video art, dance performances, talk sessions, and dialogue programs.

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