Oktoberfest at Rokko Island 2026

Why You Should Visit

An Oktoberfest hosted by DSK International School Kobe (DSKI) on Rokko Island. The school holds the record for Japan's first Oktoberfest, and in 2026 its 72nd edition opens to the public for the first time, spilling out from the campus onto the island's Event Plaza. Outside you will find German beer and sausages, food trucks and stalls from Kansai restaurants, live Bavarian music by the Edelweisskapelle, and a special program by Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart. Inside the school, the PTA runs kids' activities, a cafe with homemade cakes, and a tombola raffle with a real German cuckoo clock as a prize, so families can easily spend the whole day.

Essentials

location

Rokko Island Event Plaza / DSK International School Kobe campus

period

October 3, 2026 (Sat)

Time

10:00–19:00

cost

Free admission (food, drinks and some activities are charged)

Links

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

Right at Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner. By car, about 5 min from the Rokko Island Kita exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bayshore (use nearby paid parking)

There are 3 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Rokko Island Event Plaza / DSK International School Kobe campus. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Outdoor area (Event Plaza)

German beer and sausages
Food trucks and stall tents from restaurants across Kansai
Craft activities
Live Bavarian music by the Edelweisskapelle
Special program by Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart

School area (the campus across the road on the south side of the plaza)

Children's activity room run by the PTA
Parents' cafe with homemade cakes and drinks
Tombola raffle with prizes including a traditional German cuckoo clock
Sustainability workshops, e.g. making a fan from pineapple-leaf leather
Small stage with performances by students and staff

Event

Held rain or shine
Supported by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany

※Vendor and program details will be announced on the organizer's Instagram (@dsk_international) as the date approaches

※Inquiries: DSK International School Kobe, 078-857-9777 / mail@dskobe.org

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Beer, food and some activities are charged. No advance registration is needed.

Will it go ahead in the rain?

Yes, it is held rain or shine. Besides the outdoor Event Plaza there is an indoor area on the school campus, so you can move between the two depending on the weather.

Is it suitable for families with children?

Yes. The school area is built around PTA-run kids' activities, a cafe with homemade cakes and workshops, and the outdoor area also has craft activities.

Where is the school area?

It is the DSK International School Kobe campus across the road on the south side of the Event Plaza. The campus is open to the public on the day.

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