- Dates & time
- October 18, 2026 (Sun) 11:00〜19:00
- Price & booking
- Free (open entry) No reservation needed.
- Venue & access
- ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe, 1F Directly connected to Shin-Kobe Station (JR Sanyo Shinkansen / Kobe Municipal Subway)
There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe, 1F, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
A one-day Awa Odori and food festival on the ground floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe, the hotel connected directly to Shin-Kobe Station. Two dance troupes each perform three times: Shin-Nonki Ren from Tokushima, the home of Awa Odori, and Kobe's own Nanko Ren. Popular local restaurants from the Shin-Kobe area set up food stalls, and there is a kids' corner with games plus a prize draw for hotel stays and dining vouchers. Admission is free with no booking needed, so it's easy to drop in before or after a Shinkansen ride.
Programs
Timetable & Map
NOTE
What's on
- Food stalls by popular local Shin-Kobe restaurants (vendors not yet announced)
- Kids' corner with games and entertainment
- Prize draw (hotel stays, dining vouchers and more)
- Try Awa Odori yourself
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FAQ
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