31st Kobe Luminarie

31st Kobe Luminarie

Event Overview

The theme for the 31st event is "The Pulse of Kobe, A Story of Light." The "Kobe Luminarie," which shines in the city of Kobe, now equipped with greater strength and beauty after recovering from the earthquake, has become a symbol of hope for many people. This light will continue to illuminate the city of Kobe and the hearts of all who visit as a beacon of hope leading into the future. The "Kobe Luminarie," held as an event symbolizing the hope of the city and its citizens, serves as a memorial for the victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and a way to pass on the memory of the disaster to future generations. In January 2026, under that radiant Luminarie once again. Image provided by: (C) Kobe Luminarie O.C.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • East Park, former foreign settlement, Meriken Park
  • Address:   
  • Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Motomachi Station/Hanshin Motomachi Station → 7 minutes on foot (depending on venue)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0570-083-330 (Kobe City Contact Center)

Event Period

  • January 30 (Fri) - February 8 (Sun), 2026

Price

Free (Various donations are accepted to continue the Kobe Luminarie) *The illuminated corridors "Galleria," "Frontone," and "Spalliera" in Meriken Park are paid.

Event Category

Illumination


East Land
(C) Kobe Luminarie O.C.

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