Written by Aarohi Narain
Have yourself a harborside Christmas.
What happens?
Meriken Park turns into a festive seaside plaza with illuminations and a food area.
You can expect dramatic aerial visuals created by Red Cliff, a team known for their large-format drone shows, along with a harborfront illumination area that plays off Kobe’s waterfront skyline.
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The show runs every night of the event, combining music and light.
Schedule
The event runs from 4 ’til 9 p.m. daily from December 20 to 25.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Dec 20–Dec 25, 2025
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4:00pm – 9:00pm
神戸メリケンクリスマス
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 0.9 km from Motomachi Station JR Kobe Line (A62)
- 1.0 km from Kobe Station JR Kobe Line (A63)
- 1.6 km from Sannomiya Station JR Kobe Line (A61)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 9 ºC
Low: 3 ºC
