Why You Should Visit
The Toka Ebisu Festival will be held for three days from January 9 (Fri) to January 11 (Sun), 2026 at Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine in Kobe. This traditional New Year festival is widely known for prayers for business prosperity and family safety.
During the festival, visitors can receive lucky bamboo branches (Fukuzasa), amulets, and talismans, attend special prayers, enjoy traditional performances, and explore many food stalls. Highlights include Awaji Puppet Theater and the Tuna Dedication Ritual on January 9, Naniwa Kagura Sword Dance on January 10, and Bugaku “Ranryo-o” on January 11.
Essentials
- location
- Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine, Hyogo Ward, Kobe
- period
- January 9, 2026 (Fri) - January 11, 2026 (Sun)
- cost
- Free admission (fees apply for prayers and charms)
- access
- No parking available nearby. Please use public transportation.
- NOTE
- 【Amulet Distribution】Jan 9–11, 7:00–23:00 【Special Prayers】9:00–22:00, no reservation required 【Food Stalls】9:00–22:30 (varies by stall) Traffic restrictions apply. Schedule is subject to change.
