2 events across Kobe and Osaka, 14–20 September 2026.
- Week: (Monday to Sunday)
- Cities: Kobe and Osaka
- Events listed: 2
Jump to a city: Kobe (1) · Osaka (1)
Two Joe Hisaishi candlelight concerts anchor the week on Saturday 12 September, with parallel Studio Ghibli tribute programmes in Kobe and Osaka. If you are in Kyoto that evening, the Kyoto Night Market runs Saturday and Sunday, giving you a two-night window rather than a single date to plan around.
The following Friday, 18 September, turns towards food: a Hokkaidō Fest in Kobe and a Food Stall Festival in Osaka on the same day, which makes a Kansai day trip between the two workable. Over in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan opens its Halloween Horror Nights run on Friday 11 September for those travelling with older children or wanting an evening out at the park.
Kobe
1 event this week.
- Hokkaidō Fest in Kobe runs over several days
Iconic Hokkaidō specialties plus cultural showcases exploring the region's indigenous history.
Osaka
1 event this week.
- Food Stall Festival runs over several days
Find out why Osaka is nicknamed Japan's kitchen at this food stall festival featuring restaurants from across the city.
Common questions
What events are on in Kobe this week?
Kobe has 1 event listed for 14–20 September 2026, including Hokkaidō Fest in Kobe. Dates and links are in the Kobe section above.
What events are on in Osaka this week?
Osaka has 1 event listed for 14–20 September 2026, including Food Stall Festival. Dates and links are in the Osaka section above.
Which day has the most on this week?
Friday 18 September, with 2 events listed. Days with fewer listings are quieter, not empty.
Are these events free?
This roundup does not list prices. Ticketing and entry vary by event, so check the organiser listing linked with each entry before you travel.
Walk these streets with us
We run small-group walking tours in the same cities these events are in. If you are here for the week, they pair well with the listings above.
- Osaka Ghost Tour · Osaka
- Arashiyama Walking Tour · Kyoto
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Details come from each organiser’s own listing and can change. Follow the links above before you travel.