Kobe Animal Symbiosis Festival

Details

Various events will be held to learn about coexistence with animals and the importance of life. The spirit of animal protection will be fostered through the children’s veterinarian experience, rabbit classes, and pet-accompanied evacuation drills.

Main Programs

• Children’s Veterinarian Experience (advance application required)
  • Target: 3rd to 6th graders
  • Activities: Veterinarian work experience using a dog model, with children wearing white coats
• Children and rabbits class (first-come-first-served basis on the day)
  • Target: Pre-school children to 6th grade elementary school students
  • Content：Learning about the preciousness of life through interaction with rabbits
• Evacuation training with pets
  • Target: Dog owners
  • Activities：Experience evacuation with pets in case of a disaster

In addition, a pet tooth brushing class, quiz rally, long-lived pet award ceremony, and “Wannyan Classroom the VR” using VR will be held.

Period

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:00-15:00

Location

Shiawase-no-Mura Lawn Plaza, Kobe Animal Symbiosis Center

Admission

Free of charge

How to apply

Advance application via the web is required for the Children’s Veterinarian Experience. Rabbit Workshop is available at the venue on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Application Form

Application Form for Children’s Veterinarian Experience

Go to the external site

Application period

August 12, 2025 (Tue) 16:00 – September 20, 2025 (Sat) 23:59

Number of applicants

Capacity is limited for some events (by lottery)

Access

• Car: Get off at “Shiawase-no-mura” ramp on Hanshin Expressway Kita-Kobe line
• Public Transportation: Get off at “Hospitals (Shiawase-no-mura)” bus stop.
• Free Shuttle Bus: Official Access Guide

Event FAQ

Q1: What if it rains?

A1. light rain, cancelled in case of stormy weather

Hosted by

Kobe Veterinary Medical Association, Kobe City (Environmental Health Division, Health Department)

For inquiries, please contact

TEL: 078-231-1675