WHISKY HARBOUR KOBE 2026 to be Held Again This Year

WHISKY HARBOUR KOBE will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Design and Creative Center Kobe (KIITO) in Chuo Ward, Kobe City. Admission tickets are currently on sale at cooperating stores and through the digital ticketing system "CLOUD PASS".

【Official Website】https://whiskyharbourkobe.com/

Event Outline

Event Name: WHISKY HARBOUR KOBE 2026

Official Website here

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Venue: Design and Creative Center Kobe (KIITO)

1-4 Onohama-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, 651-0082

Admission Fee: Admission ticket with benefits ¥5,500 (tax included)

General admission ticket ¥5,000 (tax included)

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Number of Visitors: Up to 2,000 people

WHISKY HARBOUR KOBE 2025 Venue様子

How to Purchase Admission Tickets

Admission tickets can be purchased at cooperating stores or through the digital ticketing system "CLOUD PASS".

The cooperating stores are as follows:

【Executive Committee Member Stores】 The Nineteenth Bar / Bar unpas / Bar cask / Imai Shoten Co., Ltd. 【Cooperating Stores】 Bar Andante / BAR SLOPPY JOE / Logensitz Namba / BAR Iwata / Yakitori Konishi /

BAR Ashiya Nikki / Bar Yamaya / Y’s Bar / Dining Bar Harness BAR VILLA 18 / AZABU BAR / ANCHOR / Bar Le Bateau / TeA MocK / Shot Bar Sora

At the above stores, you can purchase admission tickets with benefits for ¥5,500 (tax included).

For information on each store, please click on the store name under "Purchase at Store" on the "Ticket Sales" page below to view each store's official website or SNS page.

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※Please refrain from visiting stores solely for the purpose of purchasing tickets. We appreciate the cooperation of ticket-handling stores in selling tickets while conducting their regular business. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

※Tickets may be sold out when you visit some stores. In such cases, we ask for your understanding.

General admission tickets for ¥5,000 (tax included) can be purchased through "CLOUD PASS".

Admission on the day of the event will be handled via QR code, and the organizer will not send paper tickets. Please keep the [Purchase Completion Email] that you receive after payment. Please note that in addition to the admission fee, a separate "CLOUD PASS" system usage fee will be charged for purchases.

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Tasting Seminars

We will host a total of 5 paid seminars with a lineup of distinguished lecturers from 5 domestic whisky producers.

Lecturers: Mr. Tatsuro Kusano / Mr. Keiki Fukuda

Mars Whisky Tasting Comparison! Exploring the Charms of Komagatake and Tsunuki!

Overview: Enjoy the individuality of each distillery by tasting single malt constituent spirits and cask samples from Komagatake and Tsunuki.

Location: KIITO 3F "303" ■Tasting Items: 6 types

Time: 12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM

Capacity: 50 people

Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)

※Advance reservation required / Both admission ticket and seminar ticket must be purchased.

Lecturer: Mr. Yutaka Takeishi

From the Birthplace of Single Malt Kuju

Overview: Get an early taste of Single Malt Kuju 1st, which is about to be released. Mr. Takeishi will discuss the taste of the 1st release, explaining Kuju Distillery's four years of whisky making and its constituent spirits.

Location: KIITO 3F "301" ■Tasting Items: 5 types

Time: 12:30 PM ~ 1:30 PM

Capacity: 50 people

Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)

※Advance reservation required / Both admission ticket and seminar ticket must be purchased.

Lecturer: Mr. Michiaki Shinozaki

Shindo Distillery's Journey So Far and What's Next

Overview: We will explain the characteristics of Shindo Distillery, focusing on (1) new make production using two types of yeast and (2) diverse cask usage. Furthermore, we will introduce our first Japanese Blended Whisky, a new initiative planned for release this summer, with an actual tasting and explanation of our commitment.

Location: KIITO 3F "303" ■Tasting Items: 6 types

Time: 1:30 PM ~ 2:30 PM

Capacity: 50 people

Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)

※Advance reservation required / Both admission ticket and seminar ticket must be purchased.

Lecturer: Ms. Yumi Yoshikawa

Tell Me Everything About Venture!

Overview: Let's spend an intense hour together packed with everything about Venture!

Location: KIITO 3F "301" ■Tasting Items: 5 types

Time: 2:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM

Capacity: 50 people

Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)

※Advance reservation required / Both admission ticket and seminar ticket must be purchased.

Lecturer: Mr. Shunichi Nakamura

Kanosuke's SLOW and MELLOW Whisky Making

Overview: Kanosuke Distillery, which started production in 2017, is now in its 9th season. We have consistently chosen a "no rush" approach in every process, from mashing, fermentation, distillation, and maturation to finishing. This SLOW accumulation, prioritizing dialogue over efficiency, eventually creates a MELLOW taste. We will talk about our passion for whisky and our future challenges.

Location: KIITO 3F "303" ■Tasting Items: 6 types

Time: 3:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM

Capacity: 50 people

Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)

※Advance reservation required / Both admission ticket and seminar ticket must be purchased.

【How to Purchase Seminar Tickets】

Available for purchase through the digital ticketing system "CLOUD PASS".

Purchase here

Admission to seminars will be handled via QR code, and the organizer will not send paper tickets. Please keep the [Purchase Completion Email] that you receive after payment. Please note that in addition to the admission fee, a separate "CLOUD PASS" system usage fee will be charged for purchases.

【Important Notes】

※No same-day tickets will be available.

※You must purchase both an admission ticket and a ticket for each seminar you wish to attend.