Why You Should Visit
A yosakoi dance festival on Kobe's waterfront at Meriken Park. Around 60 teams and some 3,000 dancers from across Japan perform from morning to evening across three stages (Main, Sub and Parade). Highlights include the mass "sou-odori" group dance and the evening finale with grand-prize performances. Fireworks and an SNS photo contest are also planned. Admission is free with no booking needed—enjoy the powerful group dancing up close in the sea breeze. Easy to drop by for families and sightseers alike.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Events
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Essentials
- location
- Meriken Park
- period
- July 4, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 9:00〜20:00（演舞は9:30〜、フィナーレ・大賞演舞・エンディングは19:40頃まで）
- cost
- Free to watch (no booking required)
- Links
- Where to stay nearby
- access
- Meriken Park. About a 10-min walk from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station, or 5 min from Minato-Motomachi Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line.
- REGISTRATION
- No reservation needed to watch; admission is free. Dance teams apply separately via the official site.
- NOTE
- 【Venue layout】
・Performances run all day across three stages—Main, Sub and Parade. Around 60 teams rotate onto each stage by time slot, with group "sou-odori" dances in between.
【Highlights】
・The all-team "sou-odori" group dance
・Fireworks (planned)
・SNS photo contest
※Teams and timings are subject to change. Check the official site for the detailed per-team timetable.
ホテルオークラ神戸
Based on Rakuten Travel listings. Rates and availability may change.
FAQ
Is there an admission fee or booking?
Is it good for families with children?
Is it held in the rain?
Events
More events at this venue
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Meriken Park
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