Kobe Festival
Kobe Festival began in 1971 through the merger of the Minato no Matsuri, which originated in 1933, and the Kobe Carnival, first held in 1967 as its eve-of-festival celebration. The event takes place every year on the third Sunday of May and is a large-scale, citizen-participation festival featuring a wide variety of activities.
The whole city gets involved in this festival! There are parades and performances on the streets, and the vibe is super lively. Tons of people everywhere. There are lots of food stalls, so you can snack while you walk around—it really feels like a street fair. Compared to traditional small festivals, this one is more like a big carnival. If you want to experience Kobe's energy and take some fun, lively photos, it's definitely worth checking out at least once.


