30th Kobe Luminarie

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30th Kobe Luminarie

A prayer for peace for those gone before us glitters across the lights of Kobe.

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Established in 1995 to commemorate the memory of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and symbolize hope for Kobe, the Kobe Luminarie has become a cherished annual event. The upcoming 30th edition is themed “30 years of light, hope shining forever” with its start slated for January 24, 2025 across three venues: Higashi Yuenchi Park, the Former Foreign Settlement, and Meriken Park.

Make your way to Higashi Yuenchi Park to find the “Spalliera” light installation in the southwestern part of the lawn. Another grand installation, standing about 7.7 meters tall and 21 meters wide, is scheduled for the southern grounds. The Former Foreign Settlement a number of different exhibits, including a lighted signboard in front of the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Headquarters and Luminarie structures ranging from 3 to 8 meters in height, placed throughout the area to enhance walkability and manage crowd flow.

Meriken Park, a recent addition, is where you’ll find a 79-meter light corridor along the southeastern greenway, with a grand entrance piece, "Frontone," measuring 51 meters wide. This particular spot is a paid area with time-specific capacity limits so you can make your way though at your own pace. There’s even a free, separate area marked by sponsored logos where you’ll find a full lineup of food trucks.

Highlights

  • The Kobe Luminarie is an illumination event symbolizing the hope of Kobe.
  • Held across three venues: Higashi Yuenchi Park, Former Foreign Settlement, and Meriken Park.
  • Artworks are thoughtfully displayed at each venue to increase walkability and avoid overcrowding.
  • Meriken Park features a ticketed area with time-slot entry.

Photos

  • Features the "Spalliera," a light wall hanging approximately 7.7 meters tall and 21 meters wide. ©Kobe Luminarie O.C.

    Features the "Spalliera," a light wall hanging approximately 7.7 meters tall and 21 meters wide. ©Kobe Luminarie O.C.

Reviews

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  • Kevin Huang

    12月初的會舉辦的祭典~為了追悼1995年的阪神大震災也是為了祈福哦~他有閃爍的燈球象徵神戶市民的希望~很感動

Details

Name in Japanese
第30回神戸ルミナリエ
Postal Code
650-0001
Address
6-4 Kanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo (Higashi Yuenchi Park)
Telephone
078-230-1001 (Kobe Luminarie Organizing Committee)
Schedule
January 24 to February 2, 2025
Admission
Paid Area Tickets:
Advance tickets are 500 yen on weekdays and 750 yen on weekends
Same-day tickets are 1,000 yen on weekdays and 1,500 yen on weekends
*Advance tickets are date-specific with no same-day sales.
*Same-day tickets may not be available depending on advance ticket sales.
*Free for elementary school students and younger (children cannot enter alone).
*Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores and online (details on the official website).
Access
About a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station and JR Sannomiya Station (to KOBE EAST PARK)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)