Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks

Summary

Over the water off Meriken Park in Kobe's Chuo Ward, a recurring fireworks event runs from May 16 to August 30, 2026. Born from the idea of letting people enjoy fireworks casually on weekends, it is viewed right from the seaside park, with the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum and the BE KOBE monument lining the background. Watching bursts overlap with the harbor's night lights is the signature of this urban waterfront display; Minato-Motomachi subway station and the JR/Hanshin Motomachi stations are each a 10-minute walk away.

Overview

Launched from the water off Meriken Park, this weekend fireworks series frames the Kobe Port Tower, the Maritime Museum and the BE KOBE monument behind every burst, merging fireworks with the night view of the harbor — a combination unique to Kobe. The venue sits right in the city: about 10 minutes on foot from Minato-Motomachi Station on the subway, or from the JR and Hanshin Motomachi stations. Two paid lots serve the area — one adjacent to the park's west side and one north of the Okura — both at 210 yen per 30 minutes, with the Kyobashi exit of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 about 5 minutes away. Schedules and launch times for each date are posted on the official website — check before heading out.

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