Culture Himeji Castle – History Connected by Light Nov 22nd - Dec 11th It has been 30 years since Hyogo's Himeji Castle received UNESCO World Heritage status, and the castle will be hosting a beautiful..
Shopping Kobe Christmas Market Nov 11th - Dec 25th Running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from early November right up until Christmas Day, the Kobe Christmas Market..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations Mid Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival Early Dec - Early Jan The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's..
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima Nov 18th - Jan 14th Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture,..
Activities Kobe Luminarie Jan 19th - Jan 28th Kobe Luminarie is held every year in the first two weeks of December to commemorate the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995.
Culture Chinese New Year in Kobe Late Jan Traditional folk dancing is one of the main events at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Kobe's Chinatown, Nankinmachi.
Activities Umie Ice Marina Mid Nov - Mid Feb The Umie Ice Marina event allows visitors to ice skate whilst enjoying beautiful views of Kobe Harbor.