Outdoor Day Japan Kobe 2026

Dates & time: September 26, 2026 (Sat) - September 27, 2026 (Sun) 9:30〜16:30
cost: Free entry (Forest Adventure and some workshops are paid)
Venue & access: Meriken Park About 10 minutes on foot from Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin), or about 8 minutes from Minato-Motomachi Station on the Kaigan subway line.

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park, and 4 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 hands-on outdoor fair run by the Japan Auto Camp Association, where you can see and try the latest camping gear, apparel, cars and bikes in person. Now in its fourth Kobe edition, it brings more than 60 companies and brands to waterfront Meriken Park. Tents and tarps are pitched full-size for comparison, and there's a mobile climbing tower, a Forest Adventure ropes course, and workshops from fire-starting to coffee roasting. Free entry, pets welcome, held rain or shine.

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Highlights

New products and demos from outdoor brands and gear shops; tents and tarps pitched full-size
Climbing on a mobile climbing tower
Forest Adventure ropes course (paid)
Cars, motorbikes and bicycles on display
Charity auction (all proceeds go to disaster relief)
Food trucks and drinks

Workshops (selection)

Fire-starting with a fire striker set (LOGOS)
Coffee roasting (KOTOBUKI COFFEE)
Splitting firewood with knives and hatchets (Ken Kenshin)
Branch-pruning challenge (Shinrin no Shigoto Park)
Paracord neck strap making (Sawanotsuru)
Handmade Turkish lamps (ACN Auto Camp Network)

※Some are paid

Talk shows

Bear safety today: Sat 26, 11:30–12:00 / Sun 27, 12:30–13:00
Play in the forest, protect the forest: Sat 26, 14:00–14:30 / Sun 27, 11:30–12:00

Rest area

Part of the lawn is open as a rest area; pop-up tents, sunshades and picnic mats are fine
No generators, gas stoves, BBQ grills or other open flames, and no full-size tent or tarp setups

※Exhibitor details are in the booth guide. Individual programs may change or be cancelled

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. The Forest Adventure course and some workshops are paid.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, pets are welcome.

What happens if it rains?

It goes ahead rain or shine, though individual programs may change or be cancelled.

Can I set up a tent to rest in?

Part of the lawn becomes a rest area where pop-up tents, sunshades and picnic mats are allowed. Full-size tents or tarps and any open flames are not permitted.

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