Kobe Luminarie

Glowing arches of hundreds of thousands of lights fill Kobe each winter, a moving memorial turned beloved festival.

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Getting there: Walk from Sannomiya or Motomachi Stn　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry: Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language: Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for: date night, families, culture seekers

Begun in 1995 to mourn the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake and to bring hope to Kobe, Luminarie continues as a winter tradition.

Dates and the venue layout have changed in recent years — check the official site, as the event now runs in late January.

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