Maiko Park

The Kirara Marche is the largest free-to-enter, monthly outdoor market in Hyogo prefecture. Its September edition is held at Maiko Park in Kobe over the long weekend of September 20 to 23 and is sure to feature plenty of unique handicrafts, plus wholesome farm-to-table food and produce and even pet-food grocers. There will also be live music and dance performances, plus booths offering experiences such as candle-making workshops, soap making and face painting, and even a micro-pig petting zoo for cuddles with uber-cute piglets. You can also look forward to stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea and the Akashi-Kaikyo suspension bridge. Don’t forget to bring some cash.