Kobe Handmade Marche 2026 Late Jun The Kobe Handmade Marche is Hyogo Prefecture's largest handmade market, and is set to include around 1000 booths selling a wide..
Culture Carmen 2026 Jul 17th - Jul 26th A new production of the beloved opera Carmen will take center stage this summer at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center, with performances..
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Late Jul For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebratio..
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Early Aug If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shrine...
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Early Aug During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Festivals Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug Fireworks festivals are one of Japan's key summer traditions, and you'll find them in big cities, small towns, and everywhere..
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August a..
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for ..