Kobe Hankyu will host its seventh Bread Festa from September 30 to October 5, 2026, bringing about 30 bakeries and specialty food shops to Kobe, Japan. The lineup includes first-time vendors at the event, popular local bakeries, and sellers from across the country.
The event will take place on the ninth-floor event hall of the main building. Several vendors will offer demonstration sales, while the daily bakery section introduces different shops from September 30 through October 5. On October 1, the daily selection begins at noon.
Highlights include Vakans at ¥584, Cinamon Cookie Cream at ¥450, Awajishima Special Salt Butter Bread at ¥420, and the popular Tokubetsu banh mi at ¥771. Kobe Hankyu exclusives include Tamba Chestnut Roll at ¥581, limited to 50 per day, and Chocolate Bar and Marron at ¥368.
- About the Bread Festa
- Bakery Vacances
- THE CITY DONUTS
- Shio-ki
- BANH MI WIN
- 8・7 BAKESHOP
- Kanom Pan
- KIYOKA MORIMOTO
- Ashiya Agepan Paiku to Sora
- Anello Panini
- THE BAKE
- dannapan
- Nono-sha
- Beau Champ de Blé
- U-no-Mori
- House Curry Pan no Hi
- Ospitalé
- BAKER
- BREADMAN
- boulangerie recolte
- Transistor Bakery
- Pane Ho Maretta
- MAISON JPAN
- Jewelry Box
- confiture cotocoto
- Highlights
- Menu and Event Details
About the Bread Festa
Bakery Vacances
Bakery Vacances brings its signature Vakans hard bread, made with domestic wheat, salt, water, and yeast. One loaf costs ¥584.
THE CITY DONUTS
The Cinamon Cookie Cream doughnut combines fragrant cinnamon with a crunchy cookie crumble and cheesecake-like richness. It is ¥450 each.
Shio-ki
Awajishima Special Salt Butter Bread uses Awajishima sea salt and quality butter for a savory, buttery finish. One costs ¥420.
BANH MI WIN
Tokubetsu is filled with Vietnamese ham, roast pork, beef, coriander, and vegetables in a crisp yet soft banh mi. It costs ¥771.
8・7 BAKESHOP
The Ginger Pistachio Scone uses low-temperature fermented dough, fermented butter, brown sugar, ginger, and pistachios. It is ¥486.
Kanom Pan
Banana Bread evo. V is a popular loaf that releases warm banana and cinnamon aromas when toasted. The half loaf costs ¥1,296.
KIYOKA MORIMOTO
Overflowing Chestnut Croissant Bread layers marron cream into croissant bread with pieces of candied chestnut. The half loaf is ¥1,458.
Ashiya Agepan Paiku to Sora
Marron Fried Bread and Red Bean Fried Bread have crisp, fluffy, chewy textures without a heavy finish. Each costs ¥361.
Anello Panini
The Prosciutto and Caprese Panini uses original focaccia and takes its inspiration from the Italian caprese salad. It costs ¥631.
THE BAKE
The Kobe Hankyu-exclusive Tamba Chestnut Roll combines chestnut paste and fig jam in brioche, topped with a whole Tamba chestnut. It is ¥581, with 50 available per day.
dannapan
dannapan offers Gold Focaccia at ¥432 and Pain au Chocolat at ¥486. The focaccia uses whole wheat, domestic wheat, and extra virgin olive oil.
Nono-sha
Naturally Fermented Croissant is made from overnight-fermented dough folded with fermented butter. One costs ¥421.
Beau Champ de Blé
The bakery’s Pie Corne uses French fermented butter and is designed to remain crisp. Assorted varieties cost ¥432 each.
U-no-Mori
Chocolate Bar and Marron combines chocolate bread, marron cream, chestnut, and a chocolate bar. The Kobe Hankyu exclusive costs ¥368.
House Curry Pan no Hi
Melty Beef Curry Bread combines curry with softly set scrambled egg for a rich filling. It costs ¥681.
Ospitalé
The Sfogliatella has about 50 crisp pastry layers filled with smooth cream. Marron and Japanese Chestnut varieties cost ¥421 each.
BAKER
The limited Chestnut, Mushroom and Bacon Ciabatta Sandwich pairs chewy high-hydration ciabatta with chestnut, balsamic-marinated mushrooms, and bacon. It is ¥551.
BREADMAN
BREADMAN’s Mille-Feuille is made with 36 layers of croissant dough, giving it a crisp exterior and moist center. One costs ¥1,000.
boulangerie recolte
Daisen Butter Croissant is made with premium butter from Tottori’s Daisen Dairy and baked slowly to develop a crisp texture. It costs ¥432.
Transistor Bakery
The bakery’s homemade-yeast scones are known for a crunchy exterior and tender, hearty center. Assorted varieties cost ¥297 each.
Pane Ho Maretta
Roasted Broad Bean Basil Gratin Dog features a sausage in French bread, topped with homemade bechamel sauce, basil, and roasted broad beans. It is ¥480.
MAISON JPAN
Pineapple and Cashew Campagne combines crusty campagne dough with dried pineapple, crushed cashews, and cream cheese. It costs ¥476.
Jewelry Box
Fig and Raisin Butter blends smooth butter with the small texture of fig and soft raisins. One piece costs ¥1,001.
confiture cotocoto
confiture cotocoto offers additive-free preserves made with carefully selected ingredients, capturing their natural color, flavor, and aroma.
The festival brings together crusty breads, croissants, doughnuts, scones, sandwiches, curry bread, traditional sweets, and spreads. Many products reflect the character of their home bakery, from naturally fermented dough and regional butter to chestnuts, seasonal fruit, herbs, and locally sourced wheat.
Highlights
- About 30 bakeries and specialty shops will participate, including vendors from Kobe, Ashiya, Osaka, Nara, Fukuoka, Yamagata, Nagasaki, Kanagawa, and other areas.
- First-time Bread Festa vendors include Bakery Vacances, THE CITY DONUTS, Shio-ki, BANH MI WIN, 8・7 BAKESHOP, Kanom Pan, KIYOKA MORIMOTO, BAKER, BREADMAN, Transistor Bakery, and MAISON JPAN.
- Demonstration sales are planned for selected vendors, including THE CITY DONUTS, BANH MI WIN, 8・7 BAKESHOP, Anello Panini, Beau Champ de Blé, House Curry Pan no Hi, Ospitalé, and BAKER.
- Chestnut-focused items include KIYOKA MORIMOTO’s Overflowing Chestnut Croissant Bread at ¥1,458, THE BAKE’s Tamba Chestnut Roll at ¥581, and BAKER’s Chestnut, Mushroom and Bacon Ciabatta Sandwich at ¥551.
- Daily bakery items range from BREADMAN’s Mille-Feuille at ¥1,000 to Transistor Bakery’s yeast scones at ¥297, with a different featured shop each day.
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kobe Hankyu 7th Bread Festa |
| Menu / items | Vakans ¥584; Cinamon Cookie Cream ¥450; Awajishima Special Salt Butter Bread ¥420; Tokubetsu ¥771; Ginger Pistachio Scone ¥486; Banana Bread evo. V half ¥1,296; Overflowing Chestnut Croissant Bread half ¥1,458; Marron Fried Bread and Red Bean Fried Bread ¥361 each; Prosciutto and Caprese Panini ¥631; Tamba Chestnut Roll ¥581; Gold Focaccia ¥432; Pain au Chocolat ¥486; Naturally Fermented Croissant ¥421; Assorted Pie Corne ¥432; Chocolate Bar and Marron ¥368; Melty Beef Curry Bread ¥681; Sfogliatella, Marron and Japanese Chestnut ¥421 each; Chestnut, Mushroom and Bacon Ciabatta Sandwich ¥551; Mille-Feuille ¥1,000; Daisen Butter Croissant ¥432; Assorted Yeast Scones ¥297; Roasted Broad Bean Basil Gratin Dog ¥480; Pineapple and Cashew Campagne ¥476; Fig and Raisin Butter ¥1,001 |
| Period | September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) – October 5, 2026 (Monday) |
| Location | Kobe Hankyu, ninth-floor event hall, main building, Kobe |
| Stores | Kobe Hankyu Bread Festa vendors; daily bakery: BAKER on September 30, BREADMAN on October 1 from noon, boulangerie recolte on October 2, Transistor Bakery on October 3, Pane Ho Maretta on October 4, and MAISON JPAN on October 5 |
| Price | Vakans ¥584; Cinamon Cookie Cream ¥450; Awajishima Special Salt Butter Bread ¥420; Tokubetsu ¥771; Ginger Pistachio Scone ¥486; Banana Bread evo. V half ¥1,296; Overflowing Chestnut Croissant Bread half ¥1,458; Marron Fried Bread and Red Bean Fried Bread ¥361 each; Prosciutto and Caprese Panini ¥631; Tamba Chestnut Roll ¥581; Gold Focaccia ¥432; Pain au Chocolat ¥486; Naturally Fermented Croissant ¥421; Assorted Pie Corne ¥432; Chocolate Bar and Marron ¥368; Melty Beef Curry Bread ¥681; Sfogliatella, Marron and Japanese Chestnut ¥421 each; Chestnut, Mushroom and Bacon Ciabatta Sandwich ¥551; Mille-Feuille ¥1,000; Daisen Butter Croissant ¥432; Assorted Yeast Scones ¥297; Roasted Broad Bean Basil Gratin Dog ¥480; Pineapple and Cashew Campagne ¥476; Fig and Raisin Butter ¥1,001 |
| Official website | Kobe Hankyu official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Bread Festa products?
- The Bread Festa runs from September 30 to October 5, 2026. The October 1 daily bakery item begins selling at noon, and the Tamba Chestnut Roll is limited to 50 per day.
- Where can I get the daily bakery items?
- They are available at the ninth-floor event hall in Kobe Hankyu’s main building, with a different featured bakery scheduled each day.