Why You Should Visit
A community festival at Plenty Plaza in Nishi Ward, held as part of the Kobe Festival. Enjoy stage performances, a working-vehicles corner (police cars, motorcycles, buses), a stamp rally with Kobe Weston goods prizes, and local food and craft stalls. Simultaneous events also take place at Park Avenue and the Nishi Ward Cultural Center.
Essentials
- location
- Plenty Plaza
- period
- May 23, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 12:00–17:00
- cost
- Free
- access
- Immediately to the east (left) of Seishin-Chuo Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway.
No on-site parking; nearby paid parking lots are available. - NOTE
- 【Hiroba no Matsuri (Plenty Plaza)】
MC: Katsura Aoba (rakugo storyteller). Traditional performance: Suwa Shrine Kagura dance.
Characters scheduled to appear: Kobe Weston (Nishi Ward mascot), Mövi (Vissel Kobe mascot).
【Working Vehicles Corner】
Police cars, motorcycles, buses, and other popular vehicles are scheduled for display.
【Stamp Rally】
Collect stamps around the venue to receive Kobe Weston goods.
【Food Trucks】
Food trucks scheduled to set up around Plenty Plaza.
【Simultaneous Events】
- Park Avenue: Kids' activity corner & Well Avenue Marché (WelMal)
- Nishi Ward Cultural Center: Recycled-materials art experience (hosted by ARTLABO)
- Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel: Event in the 1F lobby
Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather. Cancellations will be posted on the official website by around 8:00 AM on the day. Times are subject to change.
Wheelchair and stroller spaces are available at the front right of the stage.
FAQ
How do I get to the venue?
Exit Seishin-Chuo Station and the plaza is immediately to your left (east side).
What happens if it rains?
The event proceeds in light rain. It will be cancelled in severe weather (e.g. storm warnings); cancellation will be posted on the official website by 8:00 AM on the day.
Is the event accessible by wheelchair?
Yes. Wheelchair and stroller spaces are set up at the front right of the stage.
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