Why You Should Visit
A market run by the Kobe nonprofit KOBE Tomarigi around the idea of making everyday life in Kobe a little richer. In October it takes over both plazas in front of JR Nada Station, with food stalls and makers from around Kobe, and entry is free. Two add-ons run alongside it: a work-experience festival where kids help out in real market stalls, and a rogaining game where teams collect points through photos and missions. It suits families who want an easy station-side outing with something for the kids to do.
Essentials
- location
- JR Nada Station plazas (north and south)
- period
- October 17, 2026 (Sat) - October 18, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 11:00〜16:30
- cost
- Free entry. Work experience: ¥900 booked in advance, ¥1,000 on the day. Rogaining: ¥2,000 per team of 2–5, ¥1,000 solo (cash at the reception on the day)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Right by JR Nada Station (JR Kobe Line); about 5 min walk from Hanshin Iwaya Station
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- No booking needed for the market. Book the work experience via the booking form by 23:59 on Mon, Oct 12 (up to two siblings per booking). For rogaining, pick a reception slot on the entry form and check in at the south plaza reception on the day.
- NOTE
Trial Work Experience Festival
- Kids help out in real market stalls
- For preschoolers through third-year junior high students who can take part without a parent
- Four slots a day (check-in 11:20 / 12:40 / 14:00 / 15:20, about an hour each); last entry 16:00
- Bonus: a prize-wheel draw
- Bring: a drink, towel or handkerchief, pen, apron and head scarf
- Same-day check-in at the south plaza
TOMARIGI Rogaining
- Collect points by taking photos on set themes, completing missions and enjoying the market
- Check-in windows 11:00–12:00 / 12:00–13:00 / 13:00–14:00 / 14:00–15:00 (arrive within your booked hour)
- Grand prizes such as Universal Studios Japan pair tickets and an Awaji Island stay, plus best-photo and mission prizes (each day)
- Everyone gets a small gift; the first 30 teams each day also get Kenmin rice noodles
- Children of elementary or junior high age need at least one participant of high-school age or older
- One prize per team
*Updates are posted on the organizer's Instagram (@kobetomarigi)
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of JR Nada Station plazas (north and south). The map shows each with its walking time.
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FAQ
Can I just visit the market?
What ages can take part?
Can kids do the rogaining on their own?
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