2026 Kobe Lantern Festival and Kikusuiten Tenjin Festival - Full Day Experience
A full-day course centered on the "Lantern Festival and Kikusuiten Tenjin Festival" held at Minato River Shrine in Chuo Ward, Kobe (held August 22-26, 2026 over 5 days). Spend the day walking from JR Kobe Station to visit Nofukuji Temple (Great Buddha of Kobe), famous for its large open-air Buddha statue, then stroll through Shinkaichi Honthrough Shopping Street with its remaining Showa retro charm. After a rest at the lush Minato River Park, visit Minato River Shrine dedicated to Kusunoki Masashige. At 5 PM, the lantern lights illuminate the grounds as food stalls open for the night festival. A perfect day for families that combines Kobe's downtown character and the traditions of a historic shrine.
Schedule
One of Kobe's gateways and the starting point of this course
A historic temple known for its Great Buddha, a symbol of Kobe
Stroll through an arcade shopping street retaining Showa retro charm
Rest in a shaded park, recharge before the evening festival
Opening day at 5 PM - Summer festival night with lantern lights and food stalls
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