Kobe travel guides

The 12 best Kobe festivals for 2026, from Kobe Matsuri's samba parade to Kobe Luminarie's winter lights and Nankinmachi's Chinatown events, with dates, stations, and crowd tips.

Plan around Kobe's festivals and events calendar, from January's Luminarie and Nankinmachi's Lunar New Year to May's Kobe Festival and fall's Minato Hanabi fireworks.

A practical kobe luminarie guide to the 2027 dates, the three Kobe venues, free vs paid areas, and the best time to arrive.

A complete Kobe Matsuri festival guide: dates, the Flower Road parade, Kyomachi-suji samba street, transit tips, and how it differs from Kobe Luminarie.

Plan Chinese New Year in Nankinmachi, Kobe: lion and dragon dances, the Kotei parade, crowd timing, and how it fits your Kobe trip.

Discover Kobe sobameshi and local dishes, from Nagata's bokkake and dobe sauce to where to eat this B-kyu gurume soul food in 2026.

See the 12 best bakeries and sweets in Kobe, from a church-turned-cafe and a Baumkuchen pioneer to the curry bread locals line up for.

A 2026 guide to Nada sake breweries Kobe: Hanshin Line routes, hours, admission, and which of Hakutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Sawanotsuru to visit first.

Plan your Arima Onsen day trip from Kobe with our expert 1-day itinerary. Includes bath house costs, transit tips, and the best local food.

Discover the best hotels in Kobe with our neighborhood guide. From luxury stays in the Bay Area to traditional ryokans in Arima Onsen and budget hubs.

Discover the best time to visit Kobe. Our guide covers monthly weather, cherry blossom dates, fall foliage peaks, and the best festivals to avoid the crowds.

Discover the best free things to do in Kobe, from the 24th-floor City Hall views to historic shrines and the Nada Sake district. Plan your 0-yen itinerary today.