Summer Holiday Smile Marche at Canal Town Plaza, JR Hyogo Station

Summer Holiday Smile Marche at Canal Town Plaza, JR Hyogo Station

Canal Town Plaza, in front of JR Hyogo Station

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location
Canal Town Plaza, in front of JR Hyogo Station
period
July 24, 2026 (Fri) - July 29, 2026 (Wed)
Time
15:00–20:00
cost
Free admission (food and activities charged separately)
access
Right outside the south exit of Hyogo Station on the JR Kobe Line.

Why You Should Visit

Smile Marche is a monthly market held around Kobe. From July 24 to 29, 2026, its summer-holiday edition runs for six days at Canal Town Plaza, right by JR Hyogo Station. Marche booths for handmade goods, workshops, a flea market and food line up alongside food trucks, in an easy station-front market for both adults and kids. On the weekend (July 25 & 26), the popular "GOGO Circuit" lets children ride electric bikes and cars around a course. On the opening day, July 24 from 18:00, popular street performer Ryo Goto — a regular on events and TV — takes the stage.

Essentials

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Canal Town Plaza, in front of JR Hyogo Station. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

This edition

Jul 24–29, 2026 / Canal Town Plaza, in front of JR Hyogo Station (Summer Holiday Smile Marche)

Hours

15:00–20:00

* Jul 25 (Sat) & 26 (Sun): 11:00–18:00

Booths

  • Food trucks
  • Marche booths (handmade goods, workshops, flea market, food, and more)

Weekend only

  • GOGO Circuit (Jul 25 & 26) — ride electric bikes and cars around a course (2 laps, 500 yen)

Guest

  • Ryo Goto (street performance / Jul 24 from 18:00)

* Performers and schedule may change; check the official Instagram for same-day times and the latest updates.

出典: スマイルマルシェ公式Instagram

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Food, workshops, and activities are charged at each booth.
Are the hours the same every day?
Weekdays run 15:00–20:00, but the weekend days of July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) run 11:00–18:00.
Is it good for families with kids?
Yes — on the weekend (July 25 & 26) there's the GOGO Circuit with electric bikes and cars, plus workshops and food, making it easy for families to enjoy.

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