Kobe Infiorata
ParadeKansai(Hyogo)
Annual eventDates
2026-04-25 — 2026-05-05
Venue
Kitano-zaka, Motomachi, and Harbor Area
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowdItalian-style flower petal art festival with floral carpet displays.
Kobe Infiorata is a flower carpet art festival inspired by the Italian tradition of creating elaborate designs using flower petals on the ground. Streets and plazas in Kobe are transformed into colorful canvases with massive floral artworks, attracting visitors to admire the intricate petal mosaics.
Highlights
Elaborate flower petal artworks covering city streets; Multiple venues across Kitano, Motomachi, and harbor areas; Italian-inspired tradition adapted to Japanese aesthetics
Access
JR Sannomiya Station, then walk to various venues (Kitano-zaka is 15 minutes north). Each venue is accessible by foot within central Kobe.
Tips for Visitors
Visit multiple venues to see different flower art designs. Mornings offer better photo opportunities before crowds arrive. The Kitano-zaka location near the ijinkan (foreign residences) is especially scenic.