It looks like seven shops from Ashiya will be taking part in “Yogashi Festa in Kobe 2025”, an event held at the Daimaru Kobe department store near Motomachi Station in Chuo Ward, Kobe!
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Yogashi Festa in Kobe 2025
When is it?
Wednesday, April 23–Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (public holiday)
10:00–19:00 ※Closes at 17:00 on the final day
Where is it?
Daimaru Kobe, 9th-floor Event Hall / Special venue beside the escalators
The Ashiya Tourism Association section, featuring shops from Ashiya, is scheduled to appear beside the escalators on the 9th floor!
Here’s a map of Daimaru Kobe ↓
The address is 40 Akashimachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo.
Which shops are taking part?
In addition to renowned confectioneries from Kobe, the Ashiya Tourism Association booth will bring together seven shops from Ashiya!
- セゾン・ド・サンクェム芦屋
A butter sandwich specialty shop on Sanpachi-dori in Chayanomachi. It will be selling “Butter Sandwich A’s,” made with Awa wasanbon sugar grown on the company’s own farm. - ひみつのひとさじ
A confectionery with a workshop in Iwazonocho. It will be selling low-carb, body-friendly treats made with organic ingredients. - 芦屋プール・トゥジュール スウィーツ
A confectionery in Seidocho. It will be selling treats such as soy cookies made with soy-based cream butter and untoasted sesame oil. - リオスベーカリー
A bakery in Kurekawacho. Based on the concept of “bread you’ll never get tired of, even if you eat it every day,” it will be selling loaves of bread, cream-filled buns, and more. - KOME PANTRY
A specialty shop in Higashiyamacho that makes fresh rice bread and sweets from whole uncooked rice rather than rice flour. It will be selling gluten-free, plant-based fresh rice bread, muffins, and more. - PANTIME
A bakery in Chayanomachi. It will appear only on Wednesday the 23rd and Saturday the 26th, selling cookies and rusks only. - Table d’or78（ターブルドール78）
The confectionery brand of the cafe-restaurant “78FuzukiYaoka” in Chayanomachi. It will be selling cookies in original tins and more.
How much does it cost?
Admission is free.
Is there an attendance limit?
No.
Can anyone attend?
Everyone is welcome!
Click here for event details (Daimaru Kobe official website and event page)
Finally
Although this is a Kobe confectionery event, it’s lovely to see so many shops from Ashiya taking part too! Hopefully, Kobe residents will get to enjoy plenty of Ashiya flavors—and be inspired to visit Ashiya themselves♪
