Kemono Station

Kemono Station is a smaller Japanese kemono and fursuit community event, focused on giving character performers and fans a welcoming place to meet.

2026: Kemono Station 5

The official site lists Kemono Station 5 for May 3-4, 2026 at KIITO Hall (Design and Creative Center Kobe).

The event is closer to a focused community gathering than a hotel convention. Its stated aim is to create a "station" where people who like kemono kigurumi and fursuits can meet, including newcomers who have not attended many character events before.

What To Keep In Mind

• Official site is the source of truth: Watch kemonostation.com and the official X account before booking around it.
• Smaller scale is the point: Expect a more local event rhythm than the biggest Asia conventions.
• Kobe access helps: Sannomiya's rail connections make the event practical as part of a wider Kansai trip.

What Are the Highlights of Kemono Station?

• Kemono art focus: The event centers on the kemono art style, giving it a distinct creative identity compared to Western-style furry conventions.
• Kobe venue: KIITO gives the event a dedicated creative-center setting near Kobe's waterfront.
• Beginner-friendly framing: The official site explicitly welcomes people who are new to kemono character events.

How Do I Get to Kemono Station?

KIITO is in Kobe's waterfront area, near Sannomiya, the city's main rail hub. From Osaka or Kyoto, take JR, Hankyu, or Hanshin rail service to Sannomiya and continue by local transit or taxi toward Design and Creative Center Kobe. For international travelers, Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB) are the most practical gateways.

Where Should I Stay for Kemono Station?

Staying around Sannomiya is the safest default because it offers the widest hotel range, strong rail links, and easy access to restaurants. Kobe's waterfront and Motomachi areas are also close enough for a short taxi or transit ride to KIITO.

Past Years

2025: Kemono Station 4

Kemono Station 4 preceded the 2026 Kobe event. Public photo-sharing and official-site references show the series continuing as a recurring Japanese kemono community gathering, but no exact attendance count has been found.

Plan Your Trip

Attending Kemono Station? Check out our guides:

• First Convention Survival Guide for first-time attendees
• Convention Budgeting Guide to plan your expenses

Also in Asia:

• Infurnity
• JMoF