VOLCAFE COFFEE EXPO 2026｜11/7〜11/8 Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) - Sat Nov 7: 10:00–18:00
- Sun Nov 8: 10:00–17:00
Price & booking: Free entry. Hot coffee tickets: ¥1,200 for 3 cups (with a bonus clear file) or ¥500 for 1 cup. No advance registration is required.
Venue & access: Create Kobe, 1F Entrance 8 min walk from JR Sannomiya or Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station; 6 min walk from Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Station (Kaigan Subway Line)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Create Kobe, 1F Entrance, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

The fourth edition of a coffee expo hosted by green coffee trader Volcafe. Coffee circles from universities across Japan roast and brew beans from 12 producing countries, including Guatemala, Kenya and Ethiopia, so you can taste how origin shapes flavor side by side. It takes place on the ground floor of Create Kobe, a short walk from Sannomiya, and entry is free. Roasted beans, food and sweets are also on sale, making it an easy stop for coffee fans and the coffee-curious alike.

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Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

University coffee circles handling roasting and brewing, in the order listed on the official site. Food and sweets vendors have not been announced.

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Origins to taste

12 countries including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

Also on sale

Roasted beans (limited quantities)
Food and sweets

*This year's theme is "Coffee and Peace."

*Details are subject to change.

Sannomiya Cafe Coffee Gourmet Free Cheap Rainy Day

出典: VOLCAFE COFFEE EXPO 公式サイト

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FAQ

Can I enter without buying coffee?

Entry is free. Tasting requires a hot coffee ticket (¥1,200 for 3 cups or ¥500 for 1).

Can I buy coffee beans?

Yes, roasted beans are sold at the venue in limited quantities.

Is it held on rainy days?

The venue is the ground-floor entrance hall inside the Create Kobe building.

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