Why You Should Visit
A walking festival making its debut in Kobe, starting from TOTTEI PARK. Participants can choose from full, half, 10km, or 5km courses and enjoy the city like a journey—focused on experience rather than competition.
Essentials
- location
- TOTTEI PARK and various locations across Kobe city
- period
- April 18, 2026 (Sat) - April 19, 2026 (Sun)
- access
- Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk
JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk - REGISTRATION
- Early Entry: Jan 21, 2026 (Wed) 8:00 PM – Mar 29, 2026
Late Entry: Mar 30, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026 - NOTE
- Capacity: 5,000 participants total across all courses per day. Late entry participants will not receive a muffler towel.
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TOTTEI PARK
Photo Gallery
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TOTTEI PARK: Photo Spots & Tips
Best Shots
- — Night view of Kobe Harbor from the 'Green Hill' is the best shot
TOTTEI PARK: Access, Hours & Fees
- Opening Hours
- Open all day (some areas vary depending on events)
- Best Time
- Evening to night (beautiful harbor night view and lights)
- Access
- Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk
JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk
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