Meriken Park (Kobe Umi no Bon Odori venue / メリケンパーク)
Flow of the course
About 35 min from the previous stop
About 210 min here
About this spot
The "Kobe Umi no Bon Odori" festival takes place at Meriken Park, with iconic Port Tower as the backdrop. The 2026 event runs from 5 PM to 8:30 PM on August 15 (Saturday), with food stalls and a children's festival games area to keep families entertained throughout. As dancers circle in front of the harbor lights, the openness and energy of a waterfront city comes alive. It's the perfect finale to a day that explored Kobe's diverse character—from the refined Foreign Settlement to the vibrant Chinatown to the modern Harborland—all culminating in the warmth of traditional summer dancing under the stars.
Festival details
Name: こうべ海の盆踊り2026
Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) 18:00–20:30 (小雨決行・荒天中止)
Venue: 神戸市中央区波止場町2-2・メリケンパーク
Food stalls
Where: 会場内(グルメブース・子ども縁日広場)
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
The venue is a seaside park, so evening breezes can be strong. Bring a light layer. Small change is handy for food stalls. Check official sources for weather-related cancellations.
Best time to visit
From 5 PM opening. After sunset (6 PM onward), when Port Tower lights up, the atmosphere is at its peak.
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Access & map
Hyogo Prefecture, Meriken Park, Kobe, Chuo Ward
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2026 Kobe Umi no Bon Odori One-Day Experience Course
Hyogo
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