Event
Cruise Ship Festa 2026
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On Saturday, March 14, four cruise ships will simultaneously arrive at Kobe Port — a truly special occasion. To mark this rare moment, “Passenger Ship Festa 2026” will be held at Kobe Port Terminal Hall.
The event brings the world of cruise ships and the port to life with stage programs, the latest cruise information, exhibitions, and workshops for all ages.
A commemorative ceremony with all four captains will open the festivities.
A Ceremony Uniting Four Captains
Doors open at 10:15 AM, with the ceremony beginning at 10:30 AM. All four captains will deliver speeches, followed by a traditional barrel-opening ceremony — a rare chance to see four captains gathered at once.
The 4 Cruise Ships Arriving
Port Terminal East Side
- Amadea — formerly the first “Asuka,” in service until February 2006
- Azamara Pursuit
Port Terminal West Side
- Asuka II
Nakatottei Passenger Terminal
- Asuka III
Three generations of Asuka Cruises together — a dream lineup for fans.
Stage Program (Numbered Ticket Required)
Lineup
- Captain Daisuke Nakamura (8th-generation Asuka Cruises): “The Three Asuka Sisters and Secrets of the Sea”
- Travel analyst Kotaro Toriumi: “Your First Fly & Cruise — A Sea Journey from Kobe”
- Illustrator PUNIPcruises Tatsumi Nakamura: “Super Easy! How to Draw a Ship”
Note: Stage events are run in rotation and require a numbered ticket. Check the official site for the schedule.
Hands-On Events & Workshops
- Cruise PR & bookings: Info on domestic and international cruise travel
- Sea & port PR: Photo corner in a captain’s uniform, port-related displays
- Workshop: Original bag-making, open to children
- Food truck: Freshly baked baumkuchen by Juchheim AI baker “THEO”
Mission Rally
Complete quizzes and missions to win exclusive merchandise — great for families.
Free Shuttle Bus
Free buses run between Kobe Port Terminal, Shinko-cho, and Nakatottei Passenger Terminal. See the timetable for details.
Watching Cruise
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 15:00–16:00
- Capacity: 200 (free, advance registration required, lottery if oversubscribed)
- Registration deadline: February 15
- Register: https://dx-mice.jp/EZEntry/cruiseship-watchingcruise/Entry
Related: Kobe Maritime Museum Exhibition
“An Invitation to Sea Travel — The Legacy of Asuka Cruises at Kobe Port”
- Venue: Kobe Maritime Museum (2-2 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku — inside Meriken Park)
- Period: March 3 – May 10, 2026
- Closed: Mondays (next weekday if a holiday)
- Details: Official site
Event Information
Passenger Ship Festa 2026
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00–16:00
- Main Venue: Kobe Port Terminal Hall (4-5 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
- Access: Directly from Port Liner “Port Terminal Station”
- Admission: Free
- Official site: https://kobe-cruise-festa2026.jp
Notes
- Entry may be restricted during peak times
- Some areas near the security zone may be off-limits
- Times and content are subject to change
- Events may be cancelled due to weather
- You cannot board the cruise ships
Summary
Four cruise ships arriving at once at Kobe Port — “Passenger Ship Festa 2026” is the perfect way to celebrate.
Captain talks, cruise info, workshops, photo opportunities, baumkuchen, and more await the whole family. Free shuttle buses make it easy to explore the Kobe Port area.
Don’t miss the registration deadline of February 15 for the Watching Cruise!
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