The “35th Almond Festival” will be held at Toyo Nut Co., Ltd. Head Office Factory in Fukaehama-cho, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, from 10:00 to 16:00! *Rain or shine, free admission
Quoted from the official website of Toyo Nut Co., Ltd.
Almond Festival
When is it?
Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2025
10:00–16:00
*Held rain or shine
Where is it?
Toyo Nut Co., Ltd. Head Office Factory
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 30 Fukaehama-cho, Higashinada Ward, Kobe.
What’s happening?
Almond blossom viewing
You can enjoy spring while viewing almond blossoms, which bloom a little earlier than cherry blossoms!
Original nut foods for sale
- Almond au lait: A warm, aromatic drink made with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts
- Pistachio baumkuchen: A fluffy sweet made generously with carefully selected pistachios
- Freshly fried almonds: Hot and freshly fried, sold direct from the factory!
- Nut paste: 100% nut almond paste and hazelnut paste will be available
Food booths from sponsor companies
- MCC Foods’ “100-Hour Beef Curry” with sliced almonds
- Toyo Suisan’s “Yakisoba with Almonds”
- Taiheikaku’s “Almond Curry Man,” “Miso Walnut Man,” and more
Garden opening
You can enjoy not only almonds, but also a variety of flowers such as plum, apricot, cherry blossoms, quince, and prune blossoms.
How much does it cost?
Free admission
Is there a capacity limit?
There isn’t one in particular, but when it’s crowded, it may take some time to board the free shuttle bus from Hanshin Fukae Station.
If you’re coming from Ashiya, walking from Minami-Ashiyahama across the Higashinada-Ashiya Ohashi Bridge might be a good option too. Parking is very limited, so try to come on foot or use the shuttle bus!
Can anyone join?
Anyone is welcome! However,
- Pets are not allowed
- Smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited
so please take note!
How to apply
No advance application is required. Just come directly to the venue on the day!
Click here for event details (official website of Toyo Nut Co., Ltd.)
Finally
This year marks the 35th Almond Festival! It’s a great chance to enjoy delicious nut foods while taking in the almond blossoms that signal the arrival of spring. The freshly fried almonds, limited-edition items, and collaboration foods are popular every year, so if you’re interested, arriving early is recommended!
