Kobe Animal Coexistence Center Festival

The Kobe Animal Coexistence Center Festival is a fun-filled event where you can participate with your dog and deepen your understanding of animal welfare. Enjoy various activities such as “Fun training to train your dog to music” and “How to take good pictures of your pet with your smartphone”. Even if you don’t have a dog or cat, please come and join us.

Event Program

• Live Love Exercise (outdoors): Train your dog to music. Anyone can participate with their dog. (Three sessions: 11:30, 14:00, 15:00)
• Smartphone Pet Photography Class (Maximum 15 people): Learn how to take good pictures of your pet with your smartphone. (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
• Backyard Viewing & Interaction Tour (Maximum of 6 people per session): See behind the scenes of the facility and interact with dogs and cats. (Three sessions: 11:00, 13:00, 14:00)
• Exhibition on evacuation with pets: A panel display of evacuation supplies and preparations necessary for evacuating with pets in the event of a disaster.
• Dog Cafe (outdoors): A space where you can eat with your dog. Food, drinks, and dog treats will be sold at the venue.
• Children’s Festival (Super Ball Scooping, Yo-Yo Fishing, Ring Toss): Fun activities for kids.

Event Details

Event Period

September 28th (Saturday)

Event Time

11:00 – 16:00

Location

Kobe Animal Coexistence Center

Access

For those arriving by car: Get off at the “Shiawase no Mura” ramp on the Hanshin Expressway Kita-Kobe Line. For those arriving by train or bus: Get off at the “Byoin-mae (Shiawase no Mura)” bus stop. Free shuttle bus: For information on the free shuttle bus operated by Shiawase no Mura, please see the website below.

Event FAQ

Q1. Will the event be held in the rain? A1. The event will be held in the event of light rain, but some outdoor programs may be canceled. Events will be canceled in the event of severe weather, such as when a warning is issued.

Organizer

Kobe Animal Coexistence Center (Kobe City Health Bureau, Environmental Sanitation Division)