Shimoyamate Park Summer Festival & Bon-Odori 2026

Shimoyamate Park

location
Shimoyamate Park
period
August 1, 2026 (Sat) - August 2, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Stalls: Sat Aug 1, 17:00–20:30; Sun Aug 2, 16:00–20:00 / Bon-odori dancing: Sat Aug 1 only, 18:30–20:00
cost
Free admission (food and game stalls are paid).
access
About 4 min walk from Okurayama Station (Subway Seishin-Yamate Line), East Exit 2, or 10 min from Hanakuma Station (Hankyu).

Why You Should Visit

A neighborhood summer festival at Shimoyamate Park, at the foot of Okurayama in Kobe's Chuo ward. Food stalls fill the park across two evenings, opening at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. The bon-odori around the yagura tower runs on the Saturday only, from 6:30pm to 8pm, and newcomers are welcome to join the circle. Play activities for children are also planned. It's a small, local affair — the kind of festival you walk to in a yukata.

Essentials

location
Shimoyamate Park
period
August 1, 2026 (Sat) - August 2, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Stalls: Sat Aug 1, 17:00–20:30; Sun Aug 2, 16:00–20:00 / Bon-odori dancing: Sat Aug 1 only, 18:30–20:00
cost
Free admission (food and game stalls are paid).
access
About 4 min walk from Okurayama Station (Subway Seishin-Yamate Line), East Exit 2, or 10 min from Hanakuma Station (Hankyu).
NOTE
【Two-night schedule】
・Sat Aug 1: stalls 17:00–20:30
・Sun Aug 2: stalls 16:00–20:00
・Bon-odori dancing: Sat Aug 1 only, 18:30–20:00

【Stalls】
・Local food stalls fill the park
・A children's play booth (Asobimori) is scheduled to take part

【Organizers】
・Host: Shimoyamate Furemachi Council
・Stalls run by "Nagomi"; dancing run by the Shimoyamate Women's Association
・Co-hosted by local youth, welfare and sports associations and the neighborhood associations of the Shimoyamate district

【Before you go】
・There is no bicycle parking at the park; the organizers ask visitors not to come by bike
・There is no dedicated car park either, so come on foot or by public transport

※Plans may change depending on the weather.

出典: 「下山手公園 夏祭り盆踊り大会 2026」チラシ(主催:下山手ふれまち協議会)/掲載:あそびもり Instagram

FAQ

Do I need a reservation?
No. Admission is free — just come to the park during the event hours. Food and drinks at the stalls are paid.
Can I come by bike or car?
There is no bicycle parking at the park, and the organizers ask visitors not to come by bike. There is no dedicated car park either, so walk from Okurayama Station on the subway.
Is it good for families with children?
Yes. The venue is a neighborhood park with food stalls plus a children's play booth. Beginners are welcome to join the dance circle.
What happens if it rains?
Plans may change depending on the weather. Check announcements from the organizers or participating vendors on the day.

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