Guide to Japan: winter season 2025 | Kobe Luminarie | A Stunning Winter Illumination

Guide to Japan: winter season 2025 | Kobe Luminarie | A Stunning Winter Illumination

Step into the magical world of Kobe Luminarie, Japan’s most iconic winter illumination, held annually at Kobe Meriken Park. The 30th Kobe Luminarie takes place from January 24th (Fri) to February 2nd (Sun), 2025. This breathtaking event symbolizes hope and recovery, commemorating the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. Plan your visit and experience the beauty, history, and vibrant atmosphere of this unforgettable event!

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By Train: Take the JR or Hankyu line to Sannomiya Station. From there, it’s a 15-minute walk to Kobe Meriken Park.
By Taxi: A short ride from central Kobe or nearby areas.
Note: Expect crowds during peak hours, so plan your visit accordingly.

JR Kobe Line: Get off at Motomachi Station. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Meriken Park.
Hanshin Railway: Get off at Motomachi Station. A 10-minute walk takes you to the park.
Kobe Municipal Subway: Get off at Minatomotomachi Station. Walk about 5 minutes to the park.

Ticket Prices
Advance Tickets:

Weekdays: ¥500
Weekends: ¥750
Same-Day Tickets:

Weekdays: ¥1,000
Weekends: ¥1,500
Advance tickets can be purchased online (Loppi, KANSAI MaaS) or at Lawson and Mini Stop stores. Same-day tickets are sold at the Meriken Park venue from 3:00 PM daily, subject to availability. Advance tickets are highly recommended due to limited capacity.

How to Purchase
Online:

Loppi (Lawson Ticket): Reserve your ticket online and print it at Lawson or Mini Stop stores.
KANSAI MaaS App: Buy your ticket digitally through the app for easy access.
In-Store:

Loppi Terminal: Purchase directly at Loppi terminals available at Lawson and Mini Stop locations.
Important Notes
Children under elementary school age can enter for free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled after purchase.
Visitors with a disability certificate can enter for free.

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