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Higashiyuenchi

📍 6-4-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kobe
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 30 minutes
Address
6-4-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Coordinates
34.6878, 135.1965

Introduction

Higashiyuenchi is an urban park in Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, between Sannomiya and the former foreign settlement, laid out in the Meiji era beside the foreign residents' quarter. After the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake it became a centre of mourning: the 1.17 Light of Hope burns flames brought from disaster areas, and a stopped clock marks the moment the quake struck. Renewed around a lawn plaza, it now hosts Night Picnic evenings, jazz concerts and the Kobe Luminarie.

✨ Highlights

1
1.17 Light of Hope
Flames from disaster areas, a symbol of recovery.
2
Stopped clock
A memorial frozen at the moment of the quake.
3
January 17 rites
The annual 1.17 gathering of remembrance.
4
Lawn plaza
Open lawns for picnics and rest after renewal.
5
Evening events
Night Picnic evenings, jazz concerts and markets.
6
Luminarie venue
A main site of the January Kobe Luminarie.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：6-4-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
→Time needed：about 30 minutes
→Highlights：1.17 Light of Hope, lawn plaza
→Nearby：Nankinmachi, Sannomiya shopping streets
→Opening Hours：Open around the clock

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Free admission

Transportation

Subway

Subway Sannomiya about 5 min on foot; JR Sannomiya and Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya about 10 min

Driving/Parking

A downtown park by City Hall; no dedicated parking, walking advised

💡 Tips

• Free and open 24 hours; an easy stop between Sannomiya shopping walks.
• About 5 min on foot from Subway Sannomiya; 10 min from JR Sannomiya and Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya.
• The January 17 rite is solemn; Luminarie nights draw heavy crowds.
• City Hall, Daimaru department store and the Flower Clock plaza are close by.
• Some events may restrict parts of the park.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Higashiyuenchi?

Open around the clock

How much is the admission for Higashiyuenchi?

Adult: Free; Free admission

Any practical tips for visiting Higashiyuenchi?

Free and open 24 hours; an easy stop between Sannomiya shopping walks. About 5 min on foot from Subway Sannomiya; 10 min from JR Sannomiya and Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya.

How long should I spend at Higashiyuenchi?

A typical visit takes About 30 minutes.

How do I get to Higashiyuenchi?

Subway: Subway Sannomiya about 5 min on foot; JR Sannomiya and Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya about 10 min; Driving/Parking: A downtown park by City Hall; no dedicated parking, walking advised