Kobe Luminarie: Light sculptures that illuminate the dream
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ⒸKobe Luminarie O.C. "The Kobe Luminarie," which has been held as an event symbolizing the dreams and hopes of Kobe. We will introduce the ways to enjoy KOBE Luminerie.
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"The Luminarie," which symbolizes hope in Kobe
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake occurred in southern Hyogo Prefecture in 1995.
"Kobe Luminarie'' was started with the hope of passing on those memories to the next generation and commemorating the souls of the victims.
The illuminations, which are made up of unique geometric patterns, brightly illuminate the streets and plazas of Kobe, creating a different landscape from the daytime and entertaining visitors.
KOBE Luminerie in 2024
ⒸKobe Luminarie OC
Until 2019, KOBE Luminerie was held in December every year, but it was canceled due to COVID-19. However, It returned from 2023.
The theme for 2023 is “Kobe, a shining light for the future”
In addition to the previous venues Kobe's Former Settlement and Kobe East Park, the works will also be displayed at Meriken Park, creating a different kind of fun than ever before.
The date of KOBE Luminarie 2024
Date:
2024.1.19 (Friday) - 1.28 (Sunday)
Time:
~ 21:30 (Lighting hours are subject to change)
Location:
Free area: Former Kobe's Former Settlement and Kobe East Park
Paid area: Meriken Park (Group ticket 400 yen for 16 or more people, same-day ticket 1,000 yen)
*Request from the Kobe Luminarie Organizing Committee
In order to continue KOBE Luminarie event, please donate 100 yen per person at the venue.
Enjoy Luminarie
Kobe East Park venue
A wall of lights measuring 39 meters in length and 19 meters in height has been installed on the southwest side of the lawn plaza at Kobe East Park. A cathedral of light with a height of 11m and a diameter of 7.6m has appeared in the south garden! There will be food and drink booths and a live stage, so you can not only watch the illuminations, but also listen to them while eating!
Kobe's Former Settlement venue
A "light sign artwork" measuring approximately 7.2 meters in height and ranging in width from 14 meters to 18 meters will be installed, surrounding the three sides of the front plaza of the SMBC Kobe Headquarters building. Additionally, a tree-shaped luminaire artwork will greet visitors.
Meriken Park venue
At the Meriken Park venue, the 70m long light corridor "Galleria'' will entertain visitors. Be sure to take a look at the 40m wide and 15m high entrance piece "Frontone" installed at the entrance!
*Admission tickets are required for the corridor of light "Galleria" and the entrance work "Frontone." Depending on the sales of advance tickets, tickets may not be sold on the day of the event, so we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
*In addition to exhibiting works that anyone can freely view around the paid area, there will also be stalls selling famous Kobe sweets and kitchen trucks.
From this year, the number of venues has increased to three, and Kobe Luminarie has become even more wonderful than usual!
The venue will be outdoors, so please be prepared for the cold.
It will be an unforgettable experience for sure.
Access information
■From the Osaka area
"Osaka Station/Umeda Station"---about 30 minutes---"Sannomiya Station on each line"
■From the Tokyo area
"Tokyo Station" --- About 2 hours and 30 minutes by Shinkansen --- "Shin-Osaka Station" --- About 35 minutes --- "Sannomiya Station"
●From the nearest station to the venue
Kobe East Park: 5-10 minutes from Sannomiya Station on each line
Kobe's Former Settlement: 5-10 minutes from Motomachi Station/Sannomiya Station on each line
Meriken Park: About 10 minutes from each line “Motomachi Station/Kobe Station”
Inquiry
Kobe Luminarie Organizing Committee
TEL: 078-230-1001
Address: Kobe Tourism Bureau, 9th floor, Sannomiya Building East Building, 6-1-12 Miyukidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
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