# Bakery festivals in Kobe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bakery-festivals-in-kobe
> Updated: 2026-09-30T03:46:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late September and October 2026, Kobe is hosting multiple bakery festivals. The 7th Bread Festa at Kobe Hankyu, running from September 30 to October 5, features approximately 30 bakeries from across Japan, including several new participants such as THE CITY DONUTS and Bakery Vacance.

Following this, the 15th Tekuteku Pan Matsuri is scheduled for October 16 through October 18 at HDC Kobe. This event is expected to host around 45 bakeries from regions including Hyogo, Osaka, Wakayama, Fukuoka, and Nagano. The festival will focus on a “spice bread” theme and include a charitable “Yume Ticket” initiative to provide bread to children in need.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Kobe to host major bakery festivals in October 2026

Kobe is set to host two major bakery festivals in October 2026: the 7th Bread Festa at Kobe Hankyu and the 15th Tekuteku Pan Matsuri at HDC Kobe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kobe-to-host-major-bakery-festivals-in-october-2026

### 2026-09-22: Kobe Hankyu to host 7th Bread Festa featuring 30 bakeries

Kobe Hankyu is hosting its 7th Bread Festa from September 30 to October 5, featuring roughly 30 bakeries from across Japan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kobe-hankyu-to-host-7th-bread-festa-featuring-30-bakeries

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