The 32nd Kobe Luminarie to be held from January 29 (Fri) to February 7 (Sun), 2027

The Kobe Luminarie was first held in 1995 to mourn the victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and to express dreams and hopes for the city's recovery and rebirth. Since then, it has been supported by many as an event that passes on the lessons of the earthquake and symbolizes hope for Kobe. We are pleased to announce the details for this year's event as decided by the joint meeting of the Organizing Committee and the Executive Committee. Additionally, a new 'Bell of Hope' has been created and presented as part of efforts to pass on the memory of the earthquake to the next generation. 1. The 32nd Kobe Luminarie: (1) Purpose: To mourn the victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, pass on its lessons, promote the city's charm, and attract visitors to the Kobe area. (2) Period: January 29 (Fri) to February 7 (Sun), 2027 (10 days). (3) Venues: Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi Park, and the Former Foreign Settlement. (Note: The Former Foreign Settlement area will feature exhibits centered around the plaza in front of the SMBC Kobe Headquarters Building, and parts of the Meriken Park venue will be paid areas.) (4) Paid Area Fees: Advance tickets (Weekdays 500 yen / Weekends 750 yen), Same-day tickets (Weekdays 1,000 yen / Weekends 1,500 yen), Group tickets (Weekdays 400 yen / Weekends 600 yen). (5) Other: Details regarding the exhibits will be announced around October. 2. Organizer: Kobe Luminarie Organizing Committee (Chairman: Kizo Hisamoto, Mayor of Kobe). 3. Presentation of the 'Bell of Hope': To ensure that the memory of the earthquake is passed on to younger generations who did not experience it, a new 'Bell of Hope' was created and presented. It will be used at the Kobe Luminarie venue alongside the original bell.