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Minato River Shrine (Lantern Festival and Kikusuiten Tenjin Festival Venue) (湊川神社)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Rest in a shaded park, recharge before the evening festival

About 95 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

The "Lantern Festival and Kikusuiten Tenjin Festival" held at Minato River Shrine, dedicated to Kusunoki Masashige. In 2026, it runs for 5 days from August 22 (Saturday) to 26 (Wednesday), with this course featuring the opening day of August 22. Numerous lanterns line the grounds, creating a mystical world of light alongside the prayers of local residents. Food stalls add to the festive atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy street food while experiencing the festival energy. The downtown character and historic traditions of Kobe's Hyogo Ward, felt during your daytime visits to Nofukuji Temple and Shinkaichi Honthrough Shopping Street, will feel even more profound as the evening lantern lights illuminate the night.

Season & hours

Name: 湊川神社夏まつり〜献燈祭・菊水天神祭〜 (令和8年)

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat)–8/26 (Wed) 屋台出店 16:00–21:30(8/22–26)。献燈祭各日18:00、菊水天神祭 8/24 16:00・8/25 8:30・8/26 10:00。奉納ステージ 8/22・23 18:30–20:30、御前踊り 8/24–26 18:30–21:00、子供神輿巡行 8/25 8:30–正午頃、お絵描きまつり燈籠 18:00–20:30、納涼茶会 8/25 16:00–20:00、納涼ビアガーデン 8/19–29 17:00–21:00(祭り期間中は21:30まで)

Venue: 神戸市中央区多聞通3-1-1・湊川神社境内

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※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 included

Source: minatogawajinja.or.jp

Tips

The shrine area may be crowded during the festival period. Public transportation is recommended. Coins are handy for purchasing from food stalls. At night, take precautions against insects.