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Highlights
- We are offering night cruises where you can enjoy both the night view of Kobe and the "Minato HANABI" (port fireworks display), with a limit of 200 passengers per boat.
- The cruise departs at 6 PM and will last approximately 70 minutes.
- Midway through the cruise, you can enjoy the "Minato Fireworks" display held at Meriken Park for approximately 20 minutes from the ship.
- This year, the fireworks display will be even more spectacular and thrilling, sure to excite everyone who watches!
Your Experience
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Plan Information
- Event dates: October 19th - 23rd, 2026
- Boarding time: Approximately 70 minutes
- Meeting time: 17:30 (Please check in by 17:50)
- Departure time: 18:00
- Docking time: around 19:10
- Meeting place: Kobe Bay Cruise (Central Terminal Kamomeria)
- Capacity per flight: 200 people
- Contents: Port fireworks viewing (20 minutes) + night cruise
- How to board: Present the QR code in front of each boarding area.
- Cancellation: Free up to 1 day in advance
Plan Introduction
"Minato HANABI 2025" weaves together "fireworks launched in silence" and "fireworks synchronized with music." You can enjoy two different fireworks shows under the same night sky. This 70-minute cruise, a perennial favorite, combines fireworks viewed from the sea with a classic night cruise.
- October 19th (Monday) Royal Princess, Imperial Ship Atakamaru
- October 20th (Tue) Royal Princess, the royal ship Atakamaru
- October 21 (Wed) Royal Princess, the royal ship Atakamaru
- Thursday, October 22nd: Royal Princess, the royal ship Atakamaru
- October 23 (Fri) Royal Princess, the royal ship Atakamaru
Atakamaru: The striking crimson Japanese-style boat "Gozabune Atakamaru" (capacity 500 passengers) in Kobe Port is modeled after the giant ship "Atakamaru" built by order of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate. It was renovated in 2017 under the supervision of Okayama-born industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. The interior, where all non-reserved seating, is a magnificent and dignified space that combines styles from all times and places like a mandala, with colorful sliding screen paintings, Japanese umbrellas, and ceiling paintings.
Royal Princess: A two-story sightseeing boat, one of the largest in the Kansai region (capacity 500 passengers). The third floor is an open-air sky deck, offering 360° panoramic views of Kobe with Mount Rokko in the background. On every cruise of the Royal Princess, you can also enjoy the spectacular sight of passing under the Kobe Bridge. The Kobe Bridge is a double-decker red iron bridge connecting Port Terminal and Port Island, the world's first artificial island. It is illuminated at night, and recently the third-floor sky deck has become a popular spot on social media for many passengers to film magnificent and fantastical videos of Kobe's scenery.
Must Know
- Traffic restrictions will be in place on the day of the event. Please check the website (https://minatohanabi.jp/free-area/) for details.
- Please check in 10 minutes before departure.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons, preferential coupons, or discount coupons.
- Cancellations, refunds and changes are not accepted.
- Please note that operations may be suspended without notice due to maintenance or weather conditions.
- Pets are not allowed (except for guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing assistance dogs). There is also no pet care facility.
- There are only general toilets on board. Handicapped toilets are available in the waiting area (Nakatotsubashi Central Terminal Kamomelia), so please use them before boarding.
- We sell snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol at the onboard shop. You can also bring your own drinks.
- Depending on weather, sea conditions and other circumstances, the route may be changed or the operation may be canceled.
- It is expected to be crowded before departure, so please make sure to board the ship with plenty of time to spare.
- We cannot provide refunds due to customer's convenience. Please understand this before applying.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.