- Dates & time
- September 1, 2026 (Tue) - November 30, 2026 (Mon) From sunset to 23:00
- Price & booking
- Free No booking needed.
- Venue & access
- TOTTEI PARK "Green Hill" Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk
JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk
Why You Should Visit
From September to November, the illuminations on TOTTEI PARK's climbable "Green Hill" on Kobe's Shinko Pier 2 switch to an autumn palette themed on maple leaves. Gradients of red, gold and orange cover the hill, and the lights along the TOTTEI WEST CORRIDOR walkway stay on too. The lights run from sunset until 23:00 and entry is free. On Saturday November 7 and 21, the Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks go up at 18:00, so you can watch them over the water from the lit-up hill. A good stop for an after-dinner harbour walk or free night photography.
Programs
Timetable & Map
NOTE
Fireworks
- On alternate Saturdays in September and November the lights coincide with the Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks (Minato HANABI already ran on Oct 19–23)
※On some days or times the park area or Green Hill is closed for other events. Changes are posted on the TOTTEI website and social media.
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