Wanwan Marche in KOBE Meriken Park vol.8

Wanwan Marche in KOBE Meriken Park vol.8

Meriken Park event plaza, Kobe

location
Meriken Park event plaza, Kobe
period
October 31, 2026 (Sat) - November 1, 2026 (Sun)
Time
10:00–17:00
cost
Free admission (pay at each stall for goods, food and drinks)
access
About 5–10 minutes on foot from Minato-Motomachi Station on the Kaigan subway line, or 15 minutes from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station. By car about 5 minutes from the Kyobashi exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 3, using nearby paid car parks.

Why You Should Visit

The harbourside edition of the dog-friendly marche, held in Meriken Park with Kobe Port as the backdrop. On Halloween, Saturday 31 Oct, and Dog Day, Sunday 1 Nov, the event plaza fills with handmade stalls selling dog goods and treats plus kitchen cars. With 150 stalls a day on offer, it is larger than the regular editions at Port Island Civic Square. Free to enter; you pay only for what you buy or eat. An outdoor venue where you can walk your dog on a lead below the Port Tower, for owners who want a stroll that ends at the harbour.

Essentials

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park event plaza, Kobe, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Contents:

  • Handmade stalls selling dog goods and treats
  • Food and drink kitchen cars
  • 150 stalls a day planned; the shop list and flyer are still being prepared by the organiser

Manners (organiser's guidance):

  • Leads are mandatory; long and retractable leads are not allowed
  • Use anti-escape measures with carts and carriers
  • Dogs should wear nappies or manner wear
  • Owners clean up after their dogs
  • Do not gather in large groups in walkways or car parks

Organisation:

  • Organiser: Kobe Port "U" Park Management Consortium / Planning: Gainers Co.
  • Cooperation: Japan Event Sales Association, Japan Flea Market Association, Kansai Atelier Stage
  • Rain make-up date not yet decided

*A separate venue and dates from the regular Wanwan Marche at Port Island Civic Square (vol.52 on 10–11 Oct).

出典: 日本フリーマーケット協会(わんわんマルシェ in KOBEメリケンパーク 開催詳細)

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. You only pay for what you buy at the stalls and kitchen cars.
Are there rules for bringing my dog?
Leads are mandatory, and long or retractable leads are banned. Owners are asked to use nappies or manner wear and to clean up after their dogs. Whether proof of vaccination is required is not posted officially.
What happens if it rains?
The rain make-up date has not been decided. If bad weather is coming, check the organiser's page and the official Instagram.
Is this the same as the Port Island Wanwan Marche?
It is a different-venue edition of the same series. The regular Port Island Civic Square edition (vol.52) is on 10–11 October; this one is at Meriken Park on 31 October and 1 November.

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