Akimeku Sorakuen: Autumn at Sorakuen Garden 2026

Dates & time: October 25, 2026 (Sun) - December 6, 2026 (Sun) 9:00〜17:00（最終入園16:30）木曜休園。11/27・11/28は19:00まで夜間開園
cost: Garden admission: adults (15+) ¥300, elementary/junior-high ¥150 (concert and craft market included; tea ceremony ¥600 extra)
Venue & access: Sorakuen Garden, Kobe Train: about 5 minutes on foot from Kenchomae Station (Kobe Municipal Subway) / Car: paid parking available

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sorakuen Garden, Kobe, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Sorakuen, the Japanese garden in Kobe's Yamate district, runs its autumn program as the leaves turn. The autumn leaves are at their best from late November to early December, coloring the stroll garden around the pond. On set days there is a tea ceremony in the Kanshin-tei teahouse, a handmade crafts market on the lawn, an autumn-evening concert in front of the former Kodera family stable, and seasonal wagashi sweets for sale. Admission is ¥300 for adults, and the garden is about a 5-minute walk from Kenchomae Station, an easy half-day trip from Sannomiya.

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Other programs

Wagashi sweets by Sosaku-gashi Iori: Nov 14 – Dec 6, 10:00–16:00, on the lawn
Landscape flower beds by the Kobe Landscape Cooperation Association: from Oct 30, on the lawn and by the large camphor tree
Former Hassam House interior open: weekends and holidays through Nov 29, plus Nov 24, 25 and 27, 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00), free

※Outdoor programs may be cancelled in bad weather

Sannomiya Autumn Leaves Parks Culture Art Half Day

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FAQ

When are the autumn leaves at their best?

The leaves are expected to peak from around late November to early December.

Is the garden closed on any days?

The garden is closed on Thursdays. It is open 9:00–17:00, with last entry at 16:30.

Do I need to book the tea ceremony?

No booking. Tickets (¥600, up to 2 per person) are sold at reception from 9:00 on the day until they run out.

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