Why You Should Visit
During the weekend and holiday dates of the Shunsetsu Festival, the traditional Lion Dance Caiqing is performed to ward off evil and bring good fortune. The lion dancers start around Nankinmachi Square and visit selected shops throughout the area.
【Feb 21 (Sat)】 11:00 Music 11:30 Lion Dance Caiqing 13:00 Tai Chi 14:00 Music 15:00 Dance 16:00 Music 17:00 Dragon & Lion Dance 18:00 Dance 19:00 Lion Dance
【Feb 22 (Sun)】 11:00 Music 11:30 Lion Dance Caiqing 13:00 Dance 14:00 Tai Chi 15:00 Young Lion Performance 16:00 Singing 17:00 Martial Arts Tai Chi 18:00 Lion Dance 19:00 Lion Dance
【Feb 23 (Mon / Holiday)】 11:00 Dance 12:00 Lion Dance 13:00 Dance 14:00 Singing 15:00 Lion Dance 16:00 Singing 17:00 Lion Dance 18:00 Music 19:00 Lion Dance
Essentials
- location
- Nankinmachi
- period
- February 21, 2026 (Sat) - February 23, 2026 (Mon)
- Time
- 11:00–19:00
- cost
- Free admission
- NOTE
- The lion dance does not visit every shop. Schedules and times are subject to change depending on conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will events be held on time?
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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).
