Culture Himeji Castle of Light: Dandelion Project 2025 Nov 22nd - Dec 11th 2025 Past Event It has been decades years since Hyogo's Himeji Castle received UNESCO World Heritage status, and the castle will be hosting..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations 2025 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..
Shopping Kobe Christmas Market 2025 Nov 16th - Dec 25th Running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from early November right up until Christmas Day, the Kobe Christmas Market..
Activities Kobe American Christmas 2025 Dec 12th - Dec 25th A new illumination event at Kobe's Meriken Park is set to run for 10 days this December, bringing plenty of color to the portside..
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival 2025 Dec 1st - Dec 25th The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's..
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Every winter, from mid-November to mid-January, the 'Miracle Planet Museum of Plants', on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture,..
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 22nd - Feb 22nd The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..