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.
Suggested Activity
Highly Recommended Osaka Food Tour
Book this best-selling tour and see why Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen. Taste famous dishes like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu and more, with a friendly local guide.
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.Mid
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Late Dec
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
