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Experience the Essence of Birds at the Kobe Bird Festival

Get ready for a magnificent event dedicated to all bird enthusiasts! The prestigious Kobe Bird Festival will take place on November 15 and 16, 2025, at the Kobe Sanbo Hall, conveniently located just a minute's walk from the Baiwai Center Station. This festival, organized by Kotori Cafe, aims to celebrate the beauty and charm of birds with a special focus on fostering a community among bird lovers.

The festival features an array of talented creators from across the nation, showcasing vibrant bird-themed artworks and an assortment of bird toys that will be available for purchase. Alongside these, attendees can also explore products from the well-established company Hoei Metal Industry, renowned for its bird cages, and enjoy bird food designed specifically for our feathered friends.

November 15 is particularly noteworthy as it commemorates Good Parakeet Day, and fans will have the opportunity to meet a special guest: popular manga artist Tsuneki Netaro, who will be signing copies of his latest work. Each purchase comes with the unique chance for attendees to receive a portrait of their pet, drawn on the spot—an exciting experience for any pet owner!

The venue, Kobe Sanbo Hall, offers ample space, making it the largest direct sales event of its kind in the Hyogo Prefecture. However, please note that live birds will not be sold or displayed at the event, and bringing live birds is not permitted.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: November 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and November 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• - Location: Kobe Sanbo Hall, 2nd Floor Exhibition Room, 5-1-32 Hamabedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe 651-0083. You can find the venue here.
• - Entrance Fee: 500 yen on the day (includes a special clear file), free for elementary school students and younger.

Please be aware that on November 16, the Kobe Marathon will be held, and traffic regulations will be in effect near the venue. Therefore, it's recommended to use public transport to reach the event.

Special Guests

Join us for a delightful experience with guest appearances from renowned personalities including Elpopi, Furoshiki Buncho, Jun Toh, and special guest Tsuneki Netaro.

Supporters

The event is made possible with the support of several partners including Kotori Smile, Tori-mi Cafe Poko no Mori, Hoei Metal Industry, Kotonoha, Pi-Chic, Fairytale, and Emmyjo no Mori, among others.

About Tsuneki Netaro

Netaro Tsuneki is a talented manga artist, currently serializing “Zenbu Sukutte Yaru”. He has previously contributed to noteworthy projects featured in the Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival and serves as a part-time lecturer at Seika University. Attendees can look forward to receiving a signed copy of his work with a custom pet portrait as a bonus on November 15!

Don't miss this chance to participate in one of Kobe's largest-scale gatherings in years dedicated to the love of birds. The entrance bonus includes an adorable A5 clear file illustrated by the popular artist Osekihan, adding to the charm of this not-to-be-missed festival.