Seishin made -KOBE OPEN FACTORY- 2026

Dates & time: October 16, 2026 (Fri) - October 17, 2026 (Sat) 10:00〜17:00（企業ごとに異なる）
Price & booking: Free entry (some workshops are paid, roughly ¥300–1,500) Most programmes need no booking. The Panasonic production line tour and the handmade Bisco workshop at Glicopia Kobe were allocated by lottery, with applications closing at 12:00 on 30 September 2026. The bag-making session at MUJI Exoare Seishin-chuo requires a reservation. Details are on the Seishin made official site.
Venue & access: Participating factories in Seishin Industrial Park / Satellite venue: 1F lobby, Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel No parking. Take the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line to Seishin-chuo Station, then ride the free circular bus from the Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel (satellite venue) to the factory area.

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Why You Should Visit

For two days, factories in Seishin Industrial Park in Kobe's Nishi Ward open their normally closed doors to the public. More than 20 companies, covering everything from bread production lines to metalwork, precision machinery and woodworking, offer factory tours, workshops and product sales. Highlights include a close look at Kawasaki Heavy Industries helicopters and hands-on sessions at Glicopia Kobe and Daiho Mokko. Free circular buses run from the satellite venue at the Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel, and a digital stamp rally links the sites. Entry is free, making it a good day out for families curious about how things are made.

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画像出典: PR TIMES（西神madeオープンファクトリー運営事務局）

Participating companies

Shop List & Map

画像出典: Images: PR TIMES (Seishin made Open Factory Secretariat)

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Getting around

Free circular buses to the industrial park depart from the satellite venue (1F lobby, Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel)
The main information point is in front of Exoare Seishin-chuo
Digital stamp rally: scan the QR code at each company and exchange your stamps for local prizes (limited quantity)

Highlights

Industrial park: factory tours, a showroom, helicopter viewing, woodworking, Bisco and salt-koji workshops, local produce sales
Satellite venue: quick hands-on crafts such as embroidered name tags, aluminium key rings, cloth picture books and slime, plus product displays

* Programme content and times vary by company and may change

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出典: PR TIMES（西神madeオープンファクトリー運営事務局）

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee or do I need to book?

Entry is free and most programmes need no booking. Some workshops are paid, and a few programmes use a lottery or require a reservation.

Can I drive there?

There is no event parking. Travel to Seishin-chuo Station by subway or bus, then use the free circular bus from the Kobe Seishin Oriental Hotel to reach the factories.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. There are child-friendly workshops such as slime making, cloth picture books and the Bisco experience, and the stamp rally offers prizes. Age limits vary by programme.