Minato HANABI, Kobe's harbor fireworks display, is just one month away from opening. This year marks its 5th edition, and the show will light up Kobe's night sky with a production that incorporates music and lasers.
Alongside the fireworks, three programs are being held to let visitors experience more of Kobe's appeal around the city: a discount store tour called "Choi-Toku Omise Meguri," a "Waterfront Rally," and a set of period-limited special plans. Together with the fireworks, these programs are designed to showcase what makes Kobe unique.
Minato HANABI Event Overview
- Dates: Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23, 2026 (5 days)
- Launch time: 6:30 PM to 6:50 PM each day (20 minutes)
- Viewing areas: Meriken Park (free viewing area), Shinko Pier No. 1 (sponsored, paid area)
- Official website: https://minatohanabi.jp/
The event will go ahead rain or shine, and will only be canceled in the event of severe weather.
3 Tour Plans to Enjoy Kobe Alongside the Fireworks
(1) "Choi-Toku Omise Meguri": discounts at about 170 stores
Presenting the official Minato HANABI guidebook at participating stores gets visitors discounts and other perks as part of the "Choi-Toku Omise Meguri" store tour.
- Period: Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1
- Participating stores: approximately 170
- Official website: https://minatohanabi.jp/campaign/
Both the digital and printed versions of the guidebook qualify for the discounts and perks.
(2) "Waterfront Rally": exploring the port town of Kobe
Taking Minato HANABI as an opportunity, a digital stamp rally will lead visitors around spots throughout the port town of Kobe. Prizes are offered by lottery based on how many facilities a visitor checks in at.
- Period: Friday, October 9 to Sunday, November 1
- What's needed: a smartphone with an internet connection
- Number of facilities: 15 in total
- Official website: https://minatohanabi.jp/rally/
(3) Period-limited plans to enjoy Minato HANABI even more
Timed to the fireworks, hotels, restaurants, and shops around the area are offering plans and menus available only during these five days.
- Official website: https://minatohanabi.jp/special/
Paid Viewing Seats (Shinko Pier No. 1) Now on General Sale
Paid viewing seats, which let visitors watch the fireworks up close at a relaxed pace, are now on general sale.
- Price: 2,200 yen per seat (all seats reserved)
A separate ticketing fee of 165 yen per ticket applies for paper tickets, or a service fee of 110 yen per ticket for e-tickets. Purchasers cannot choose their own seat assignment. For further details on how to purchase, check the official website.
