It looks like a “Dinosaur Event” will be held at Sunshine Wharf Kobe, a shopping mall in Ogi, Kobe, from Friday, August 7 to Tuesday, August 11 (public holiday).
Sunshine Wharf Kobe Dinosaur Event
When is it?
Friday, August 7–Tuesday, August 11 (public holiday), 2026, 10:00–17:00
Where is it?
Sunshine Wharf Kobe, 1st floor, below McDonald’s
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 1-2-34 Ogi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo.
What can you do there?
- Robot dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus and an Ankylosaurus, are coming to Sunshine Wharf 🦕
- You can climb inside a dinosaur egg and take photos 📸
- On Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, there will also be an ammonite fossil excavation experience, limited to the first 200 participants each day ⛏️
How much does it cost?
Admission is free
For the fossil excavation experience, one child may participate with a same-day receipt totaling at least ¥1,000, or for ¥300 per session.
Is there a capacity limit?
The fossil excavation experience is limited to the first 200 participants each day.
How to participate
No advance registration is required. The fossil excavation experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early.
For event details, see → Sunshine Wharf Kobe’s official website
In Closing
Robot dinosaurs coming to a shopping mall—kids are sure to be thrilled! The fossil excavation experience is limited to the first 200 participants each day, so if you’re interested, it’s probably best to arrive early. Why not add it to your summer vacation plans?
恐竜といえば、やっぱりコレでしょ！なのはどれ？
