Why You Should Visit
A free event where you can experience the future of mobility in Kobe and turn imagination into reality. Experience the future of land, sea, and sky transportation at TOTTEI and GLION ARENA KOBE. Enjoy a range of activities including self-driving vehicle exhibitions, cruiser boarding experiences, drone shows, and electric vehicle test rides for the whole family.
Essentials
- location
- TOTTEI / GLION ARENA KOBE
- period
- March 20, 2026 (Fri)
- Time
- 10:00〜16:00
- cost
- Free admission
- access
- Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk
JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk - NOTE
- 【Contents】 ① Sketch Racing – watch your drawn car come to life! ② Cruiser boarding experience & exhibition, including the LEXUS LY Series ③ Exhibition of next-generation self-driving vehicle 'TOYOTA e-Palette' ④ Indoor drone show & mini drone piloting experience & delivery drone exhibition ⑤ Design the fuel cell vehicle 'MIRAI'! ⑥ Electric vehicle 'bZ4X' test ride ⑦ Kobe Storks support booth
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BEST SHOTS
- — Night view of Kobe Harbor from the 'Green Hill' is the best shot
ESSENTIALS
- Opening Hours
- Open all day (some areas vary depending on events)
- Best Time
- Evening to night (beautiful harbor night view and lights)
- Access
- Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk
JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk
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