Kobe Bay Cruise | Minato HANABI - 5 days of colorful Kobe - Ticket
- 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!
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
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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.
This is a night cruise where you can watch the "Minato Fireworks" held at Meriken Park from the boat for about 20 minutes.
The Royal Princess is a two-story sightseeing boat, the largest in the Kansai region. You can see the impressive passage of the Kobe Bridge.
The third floor of the Royal Princess is an open-air sky deck, offering a 360° view of the Kobe cityscape with Mount Rokko in the background.
The scarlet Japanese-style balloon "Gozabune Atakemaru" stands out in Kobe Port.
Inside the Atakemaru ship. You can enjoy a luxurious cruise.
The Koraku Room on board the Atake Maru. A luxurious and elegant space.
Purchase Notice
- When making a reservation, please select your preferred ship (Royal Princess or Atakemaru).
- For more information about Minato HANABI, please check the official website .
- Please note that flights may be suspended without notice due to maintenance or weather conditions.
- It is expected to be crowded before departure, so please board the ship with plenty of time to spare.
- Some facilities and events may be closed.
- Wheelchair access is possible (there is no elevator).
Reminders
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
- Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
