Kobe City launches digital bathhouse stamp rally

Kobe City will host a digital stamp rally titled ‘Kobe Gurutto Aki no Yumeguri’ from October 1 to November 30, 2026. The initiative aims to revitalize local public bathhouses (sento) by offering discounted entry rates for participants.

Eligible participants, including those living, working, or studying in Kobe who are aged 18 or older, can access a reduced adult bathing fee of 300 yen, down from the standard 500 yen, at 27 participating facilities across various wards. The campaign utilizes the ‘Be Kobe Fun+’ web service for digital stamp collection via smartphone.

In addition to discounts, participants can earn rewards based on the number of facilities visited. Those who collect stamps from at least 14 facilities and complete a survey can enter a lottery to win original face towels. Participants can also download unique smartphone wallpapers as digital titles based on their progress.