[Hotel Okura Kobe] "Opening Anniversary Premium Dinner Buffet" to be Held on June 13
Hotel Okura Kobe will host a special "Opening Anniversary Premium Dinner Buffet" on June 13, 2026, featuring traditional dishes, live string music by local students, and a raffle to celebrate its 37th anniversary.
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Image of the Hotel's 37th Anniversary Dinner Buffet
Hotel Okura Kobe (Location: Chuo-ku, Kobe City; President and General Manager: Satoshi Ishigaki) will hold a special event, the "Opening Anniversary Premium Dinner Buffet," to express daily gratitude in celebration of its 37th anniversary. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the buffet restaurant "Ariake."
At this event, we will offer a diverse array of dishes that the whole family can enjoy as a special, one-night-only dinner buffet. This includes traditional flavors unique to our hotel, such as "Domestic Beef Roast Beef" and "Okura Kobe Special Beef Tendon Curry," as well as "Nigiri Sushi" and "Salt-Koji Grilled Chicken Thigh."
Furthermore, for stage performances, local students will provide live string music. Please enjoy the beautiful string melodies woven by musicians of the next generation. Additionally, as a token of our daily gratitude, we have prepared a raffle for all guests attending this buffet. Prizes include advance tickets for the Beer & Summer Dinner Buffet starting Friday, June 26, and stuffed toys of our hotel's original mascot bears, "Orutan" and "Shia."
■ Outline of the "Opening Anniversary Premium Dinner Buffet"
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 17:30 - 21:00 (120-minute seating)
*Stage performance scheduled for 18:15 - 18:35
Location: Buffet Restaurant "Ariake," 3rd Floor, Hotel Okura Kobe
Price: Buffet Plan (includes soft drinks)
Adults ¥8,000, Elementary school students ¥3,500, Toddlers (4 years and older) ¥2,000, Children 3 and under are free.
*An all-you-can-drink alcohol plan is available for an additional ¥2,500 per person.
Reservations/Inquiries: Restaurant Reservations TEL: 078-333-4225 (10:00 - 17:00)
Official Website: https://www.kobe.hotelokura.co.jp/opening-anniversary-buffet-2026
■ Stage Performance Artists
- Chika Nishimura (Cello)
4th-year student majoring in Cello, Department of Music, School of Music, Kobe College.
Began playing the cello in her junior high school orchestra club. Completed the Enrico Bronzi class at the 45th Kusatsu International Summer Music Academy & Festival, and the Julie Svilla Fraysse class at the Kyoto French Music Academy. Has taken master classes with Adrian Janke, Motoko Udagawa, and Masahiro Tanaka. Currently studying cello under Ranna Sakimoto.
- Kaho Yamashita (Violin)
Instrumental Music Major, School of Music, Kobe College. Graduating in March 2026.
Began playing the violin at age 5. Violin instructor at Ishii Music School. While at university, she became actively involved in "Musical Outreach" after taking the course, and continues these activities today. Has studied violin under Yumiko Tsujii, Keiko Okuno, and Shinji Shaku.
- Hana Tanaka (Viola)
2nd-year student majoring in Violin, Department of Music, School of Music, Kobe College.
Began playing the violin at age 3. Won 5th place in the University/Graduate Student A Category at the 19th Beten Music Competition National Finals. Selected through a university-internal audition to currently participate in the special technical training program (Artistic Performance Program). Has studied violin under Daishi Sakurai, Hanako Tanimoto, and Kiyoko Nakata.
Chika Nishimura (Cello), Kaho Yamashita (Violin), Hana Tanaka (Viola)
■ Anniversary Raffle Prizes
- Beer & Summer Dinner Buffet Advance Tickets (2 pairs for 4 people)
- "Orutan" and "Shia" Stuffed Toys (1 each)
- "Orutan" and "Shia" Keychains (2 each)
- "Orutan" Clear File Folders (Set of 3, 2 sets available)
[About Hotel Okura Kobe]
A landmark hotel situated in Meriken Park on the Kobe waterfront. From our guest rooms, designed with a concept of "neatness and elegance," you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery of Kobe in all four directions, including the Rokko mountain range, the Kobe cityscape, the Kobe Port Tower, the Ferris wheel, and the lighthouse. The interior design incorporates motifs of ancient Japanese traditions and nature throughout, creating a relaxing space where Japanese and Western styles harmonize. Set in an open and airy location, we provide moments of peace of mind along with refined service and cuisine.
[Address] 2-1 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-8560
[TEL] 078-333-0111 (Main)
[Official Website] https://www.kobe.hotelokura.co.jp/
Hotel Okura Kobe (Location: Chuo-ku, Kobe City; President and General Manager: Satoshi Ishigaki) will hold a special event, the "Opening Anniversary Premium Dinner Buffet," to express daily gratitude in celebration of its 37th anniversary. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the buffet restaurant "Ariake."
At this event, we will offer a diverse array of dishes that the whole family can enjoy as a special, one-night-only dinner buffet. This includes traditional flavors unique to our hotel, such as "Domestic Beef Roast Beef" and "Okura Kobe Special Beef Tendon Curry," as well as "Nigiri Sushi" and "Salt-Koji Grilled Chicken Thigh."
Furthermore, for stage performances, local students will provide live string music. Please enjoy the beautiful string melodies woven by musicians of the next generation. Additionally, as a token of our daily gratitude, we have prepared a raffle for all guests attending this buffet. Prizes include advance tickets for the Beer & Summer Dinner Buffet starting Friday, June 26, and stuffed toys of our hotel's original mascot bears, "Orutan" and "Shia."
■ Outline of the "Opening Anniversary Premium Dinner Buffet"
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 17:30 - 21:00 (120-minute seating)
*Stage performance scheduled for 18:15 - 18:35
Location: Buffet Restaurant "Ariake," 3rd Floor, Hotel Okura Kobe
Price: Buffet Plan (includes soft drinks)
Adults ¥8,000, Elementary school students ¥3,500, Toddlers (4 years and older) ¥2,000, Children 3 and under are free.
*An all-you-can-drink alcohol plan is available for an additional ¥2,500 per person.
Reservations/Inquiries: Restaurant Reservations TEL: 078-333-4225 (10:00 - 17:00)
Official Website: https://www.kobe.hotelokura.co.jp/opening-anniversary-buffet-2026
■ Stage Performance Artists
- Chika Nishimura (Cello)
4th-year student majoring in Cello, Department of Music, School of Music, Kobe College.
Began playing the cello in her junior high school orchestra club. Completed the Enrico Bronzi class at the 45th Kusatsu International Summer Music Academy & Festival, and the Julie Svilla Fraysse class at the Kyoto French Music Academy. Has taken master classes with Adrian Janke, Motoko Udagawa, and Masahiro Tanaka. Currently studying cello under Ranna Sakimoto.
- Kaho Yamashita (Violin)
Instrumental Music Major, School of Music, Kobe College. Graduating in March 2026.
Began playing the violin at age 5. Violin instructor at Ishii Music School. While at university, she became actively involved in "Musical Outreach" after taking the course, and continues these activities today. Has studied violin under Yumiko Tsujii, Keiko Okuno, and Shinji Shaku.
- Hana Tanaka (Viola)
2nd-year student majoring in Violin, Department of Music, School of Music, Kobe College.
Began playing the violin at age 3. Won 5th place in the University/Graduate Student A Category at the 19th Beten Music Competition National Finals. Selected through a university-internal audition to currently participate in the special technical training program (Artistic Performance Program). Has studied violin under Daishi Sakurai, Hanako Tanimoto, and Kiyoko Nakata.
Chika Nishimura (Cello), Kaho Yamashita (Violin), Hana Tanaka (Viola)
■ Anniversary Raffle Prizes
- Beer & Summer Dinner Buffet Advance Tickets (2 pairs for 4 people)
- "Orutan" and "Shia" Stuffed Toys (1 each)
- "Orutan" and "Shia" Keychains (2 each)
- "Orutan" Clear File Folders (Set of 3, 2 sets available)
[About Hotel Okura Kobe]
A landmark hotel situated in Meriken Park on the Kobe waterfront. From our guest rooms, designed with a concept of "neatness and elegance," you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery of Kobe in all four directions, including the Rokko mountain range, the Kobe cityscape, the Kobe Port Tower, the Ferris wheel, and the lighthouse. The interior design incorporates motifs of ancient Japanese traditions and nature throughout, creating a relaxing space where Japanese and Western styles harmonize. Set in an open and airy location, we provide moments of peace of mind along with refined service and cuisine.
[Address] 2-1 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-8560
[TEL] 078-333-0111 (Main)
[Official Website] https://www.kobe.hotelokura.co.jp/