Why You Should Visit
February 17, Lunar New Year’s Day, marks the opening of the Nankinmachi Shunsetsu Festival. From the opening prayer and ceremony at 10:30, the day features face-changing and acrobatic performances by the Tokyo Chinese Song & Dance Ensemble, children’s performances, lion dance, Tai Chi, live music, and a dynamic Southern Dragon Parade marching from Motomachi to Nankinmachi.
【February 17 Schedule】 10:30 Opening Prayer 11:00 Opening Ceremony 11:15 Face-changing (Tokyo Chinese Song & Dance Ensemble) 12:00 Children’s Performance 12:30 Acrobatics (Tokyo Chinese Song & Dance Ensemble) 13:30 Lion Dance 14:30 Face-changing 15:30 Tai Chi 17:30 Music Performance 18:30 Acrobatics
Essentials
- location
- Nankinmachi
- period
- February 17, 2026 (Tue)
- Time
- 10:30–18:30
- cost
- Free admission
- NOTE
- No Shunsetsu Festival events are held from February 18 to 20.
Kobe Kitano Terrace
GALLERY
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WHY VISIT
Kobe Kitano Terrace, a restaurant directly operated by Kobe Kitano Hotel, sits on a hill in Kitano and offers sweeping views of Kobe’s cityscape and harbor through its glass-enclosed dining area. It provides a refined yet relaxed setting to enjoy French courses crafted by Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi, renowned for 'the world’s best breakfast.' Trained under French master Bernard Loiseau, Chef Yamaguchi transforms seasonal ingredients into culinary works of art, combining precision, passion, and elegant presentation. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it’s perfect for special occasions or a memorable stop during your Kobe visit. An unforgettable dining experience—truly worthy of the title 'the world’s best'—awaits you here.
World's Best Breakfast
Artistic French course breakfast by Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi
Loiseau's Protégé
Inheritor of French master Bernard Loiseau's techniques
Glass-Enclosed View Dining
A glass-walled dining space offering fine cuisine with panoramic views of Kobe.
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE
BEST SHOTS
- — Each beautifully plated dish
- — Kobe cityscape through glass windows
- — Bright and open dining space
- — Table setting glowing in night view
- — Dining scene by the window
BEST TIMING
- — Breakfast 8:00–10:00 (last order)
- — Lunch 12:00–13:30 (last order)
- — Dinner 18:00–20:30 (last order) / Closes at 22:00
- — When natural morning light fills the room
- — At dusk, when the cityscape is most beautiful
Photography of dishes is allowed, but please minimize flash. Be mindful of reflections when shooting through glass. Keep the calm atmosphere.
ESSENTIALS
- Suggested Duration
- About 2 hours
- Access
- About 10 minutes by car from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya or Motomachi Station. Located in a park on the north side of Kitano Ijinkan district. Free parking available (approx. 40 spaces).
