Sailing KOBE 2026｜7/4(Sat) | Yosakoi Dance Festival at Meriken Park

Dates & time: July 4, 2026 (Sat) 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）
Price & booking: Free to watch (no booking required) No reservation needed to watch; admission is free. Dance teams apply separately via the official site.
Venue & access: Meriken Park 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee or booking?

Watching is free and no advance booking is required.

Is it good for families with children?

Yes. It's a spacious open-air venue with free entry and exit, so it's easy for families.

Is it held in the rain?

As an outdoor event, the program may change or be cancelled due to weather. Check the official site for day-of updates.

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