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こうべ海の盆踊り2026

Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dance) in Chuo Ward, Kobe 神戸市中央区Hyogo

こうべ海の盆踊り2026 is a Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dance) held in Chuo Ward, Kobe 神戸市中央区, Hyogo. The 2026 edition was held on Sat, Aug 15, 2026, with the start at 18:00. The venue was Meriken Park メリケンパーク, and the nearest station was Various Lines: Motomachi Sta. / Subway: Minato-motomachi Sta. 各線 元町駅/地下鉄 みなと元町駅. Admission is free. Dates change every year; the next edition is announced by the organizer.

DateSat, Aug 15, 2026
Start time18:00
End time20:30
VenueMeriken Park メリケンパーク
PrefectureHyogo
AreaChuo Ward, Kobe 神戸市中央区
Nearest stationVarious Lines: Motomachi Sta. / Subway: Minato-motomachi Sta. 各線 元町駅/地下鉄 みなと元町駅
Address (for taxi / maps)兵庫県神戸市中央区波止場町2
AdmissionFree
If it rainsHeld in rain
Songs (Japanese titles)こうべ港音頭, 東京音頭, デカンショ節, 相馬盆唄, 鹿児島おはら節, ドンパン節, 炭坑節, みなと音頭
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Before you go

  • Bon Odori is a community dance. Visitors can usually join the circle for free — just copy the people in front of you.
  • Wear something comfortable. A yukata (light summer kimono) is welcome but not required.
  • Carry some cash: many food stalls do not take cards. Trains can be crowded after the event, so check the last train.
  • Dates, times and weather rules change every year and a rained-out event may be cancelled on the day. Check the organizer's official page before you go.

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