"Infiorata Kobe" is a spring event that transforms the streets of Kobe with intricate mosaic artworks crafted from tulip petals. First held in 1997 following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, the event was created with the wish to bring beauty back to the recovering city. Now drawing approximately 400,000 visitors each year, it has become one of Kobe's most iconic seasonal traditions. This year marks the 28th edition, and the flower petal designs for each venue have been finalized.
What Is Infiorata?
The word "infiorata" comes from Italian, meaning "to lay flowers." It is a tradition in which elaborate decorative patterns are created on streets and plazas using flower petals. Originating in Genzano di Roma, Italy, the practice is celebrated in cities across Europe.
Infiorata Kobe 2026 — Venue Schedule
Motomachi Anamon
- Dates: April 25 (Sat) 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM / April 26 (Sun) 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Location: Motomachi Anamono Shopping Street (1-chome Motomachidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe; south of Motomachi Station East Exit)
- Flower Design Theme: Future of Kobe
Kitanozaka
- Dates:
- May 3 (Sun, National Holiday) 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Opening ceremony at 2:00 PM)
- May 4 (Mon, National Holiday) 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- May 5 (Tue, National Holiday) 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Location: Kitanozaka (Yamamoto-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
- Flower Design Theme: Traditional costumes of Kobe's sister cities
Flower Petal Designs
Motomachi Anamon
Kitanozaka
For more information, visit the city's event page on the Odekake KOBE website.
