The Kobe Luminarie is held near Motomachi Station. Motomachi Station is a short train ride on the Kobe or Gakkentoshi lines or a 20-minute walk. It's also close to Kobe-Sannomiya Station and Kyukyoryuchi-Daimarumae Subway Station.
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Kobe Luminarie
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Kobe Luminarie (神戸ルミナリエ) is a stunning annual winter light festival that honors the memory of those affected by the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. For nearly 30 years, this breathtaking event has illuminated Kobe with intricate light displays, creating a magical atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over Japan and beyond.
The festival takes place around Motomachi Station on the JR Kobe Line, with dazzling light installations starting from the Former Foreign Settlement and extending to Higashi Yuenchi Park and Meriken Park. The combination of vibrant arches, illuminated pathways, and artistic displays transforms Kobe’s cityscape into a wonderland of light, making Kobe Luminarie a must-see winter tradition.
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The Kobe Luminarie is held for two weeks, from the end of January until the beginning of February. This year, the event is held from the 24th of January to the 2nd of February.
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Resources
English
Kobe Luminarie
Official website
Japanese
Kobe Luminarie
Official website
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