The Unexpected in Kobe

Kobe, Japan

Join a Local Matsuri

The Unexpected

Jump straight into the heart of Japan's festival fun times and get your buzz on at a Kobe matsuri. You'll mingle with the locals, rock a yukata, and get your fill of tasty street munchies. Oh, and let's not forget the wild and wonderful dance routines and drum beats that'll get your toes tappin'!

Be a Maiko for a Day

The Unexpected

Ever wondered what it's like to totally transform into a maiko (geisha apprentice) for a day? Here's your shot to get all dolled up in a brilliant kimono, hair styled up to the nines with those ornate kanzashi accessories. But hold up, it gets better – you can even strike a pose for a pro photoshoot. Glam alert!

Perfect Your Origami Skills

The Unexpected

Fancy turning a flat, boring piece of paper into a 3D swan, crane, or even a ninja star? Unleash your inner origami master at a local craft workshop. Do your fingers have what it takes to make paper-thin magic? Come find out, and fold your way to paper glory!

Perfect Your Origami Skills

The Unexpected

Ready to fold some paper like a pro? Take some time to master the delicate art of origami! Get crafty with local experts who'll teach you how to turn a humble piece of paper into an intricate masterpiece. Bonus points if you can fold a crane with your eyes closed!

Join a Local Matsuri

The Unexpected

Immerse yourself in the vibrant festival culture and join in a local matsuri (festival)! Don some traditional festival wear, sink your teeth into some street food, and groove to the rhythm of taiko drums. It's like a block party, but with way more lanterns!