1.17 Tsudoi Memorial Gathering (Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake)
Mäßig vollKansaiKobe, Hyogo
Datum
January 17
Region
Kansai
Über dieses Fest
The City of Kobe holds the 1.17 Tsudoi memorial gathering at Higashi Yuenchi on January 17, the anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. At the most recent edition, held on January 17, 2026, the programme ran from 5:00 to 20:00, with a moment of silence at 5:46, the time the earthquake struck. The event is held in rain.
Highlights
- ✓Light of Hope flame distribution and lantern lighting from 5:00 (2026 programme)
- ✓Moment of silence at 5:46
- ✓Flame distribution and silence the evening before at 17:46 (2026 programme)
- ✓Addresses by a bereaved family representative and the mayor, plus flower offerings
Anreise
Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station east exit or JR Sannomiya Station west exit, then about 10 minutes on foot south along Flower Road
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