Sightseeing
Kobe Port Tower
Overlooking the beautiful city of Kobe.
You can see both the harbor and the cityscape in a large panorama with the Rokko mountains along the horizon.
5-5 Hatobachō
Kobe Port Tower
Overlooking the beautiful city of Kobe.
You can see both the harbor and the cityscape in a large panorama with the Rokko mountains along the horizon.
Nankinmachi
The only China Town in Kansai. Abundant places to see including a splendid public rest room, Chinese cuisine, ingredients, etc.
7 locals recommend
Yukohanten
2-chōme-2-3 MotomachidōriNankinmachi
The only China Town in Kansai. Abundant places to see including a splendid public rest room, Chinese cuisine, ingredients, etc.
Ikuta Shrine is an ancient shrine with over 1,800 years of its history. The name of the area “Kobe” is originated from Kambe, the house protects the deity of Ikuta. Ikuta means the place filled with vibrant energy. Since it is located central part of an urban area in Kobe, many people, as well as athletes and artist have visited recent years.
166 locals recommend
Ikuta Shrine
1-chōme-2-1 ShimoyamatedōriIkuta Shrine is an ancient shrine with over 1,800 years of its history. The name of the area “Kobe” is originated from Kambe, the house protects the deity of Ikuta. Ikuta means the place filled with vibrant energy. Since it is located central part of an urban area in Kobe, many people, as well as athletes and artist have visited recent years.
The Kitano Ijinkan (foreigners residences) 北野異人館 were established in 1867 along with the opening of the Port of Kobe. There used to be about 1,000 houses but now there are only 30 located in the Kitano area. However, the number of houses open to the public is increasing and tourists now can visit about twenty different houses.
15 locals recommend
Kitanocho
The Kitano Ijinkan (foreigners residences) 北野異人館 were established in 1867 along with the opening of the Port of Kobe. There used to be about 1,000 houses but now there are only 30 located in the Kitano area. However, the number of houses open to the public is increasing and tourists now can visit about twenty different houses.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is, with a length of almost four kilometers, the world's longest suspension bridge. Opened in 1998, it spans the Akashi Strait (Akashi Kaikyo) between Kobe and Awaji Island and is part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, one of three expressways which connect Honshu with Shikoku.
Akashi-kaikyo
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is, with a length of almost four kilometers, the world's longest suspension bridge. Opened in 1998, it spans the Akashi Strait (Akashi Kaikyo) between Kobe and Awaji Island and is part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, one of three expressways which connect Honshu with Shikoku.
Arima Onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, has two kinds of springs: reddish-gold springs containing iron and salt called 'gold springs,' and colorless springs containing radium and carbonate called 'silver springs' that are popular with women for making their skin smooth. The two hot springs open to the public are Arima Hon-Onsen "Kin-no-yu", and Arima Onsen "Gin-no-yu". Arima also has ryokans that allow day visitors to soak in their baths, and the Arima Onsen Taikounoyu hot spring theme park with 24 varieties of baths to enjoy. After walking around Tenjin Spring and the other six springs, soak your feet in the free foot bath beside Kin-no-yu.
197 locals recommend
Arima Onsen
Arimachō Kita WardArima Onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, has two kinds of springs: reddish-gold springs containing iron and salt called 'gold springs,' and colorless springs containing radium and carbonate called 'silver springs' that are popular with women for making their skin smooth. The two hot springs open to the public are Arima Hon-Onsen "Kin-no-yu", and Arima Onsen "Gin-no-yu". Arima also has ryokans that allow day visitors to soak in their baths, and the Arima Onsen Taikounoyu hot spring theme park with 24 varieties of baths to enjoy. After walking around Tenjin Spring and the other six springs, soak your feet in the free foot bath beside Kin-no-yu.
Food Scene
Tonkatsu is a recommended Japanese food which consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet.
There are two main types, fillet and loin.
It is often served with shredded cabbage.
Tonkatsu Tarō
4-chōme-6-1 MotomachidōriTonkatsu is a recommended Japanese food which consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet.
There are two main types, fillet and loin.
It is often served with shredded cabbage.
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4-chōme-5-6 MotomachidōriSoba is a recommended Japanese food.
Uoki Motomachi
1-chōme-10-3 MotomachidōriNearest
Conveyor belt sushi bar.
Sushi-go-round.
Sushi train.
京屋元町本店
1-chōme-10-4 MotomachidōriUdon is a recommended Japanese food.
In the shop, you can enjoy coffee with your favorite "cup and saucer". You can also enjoy tasty food such as pasta, rice, sandwiches etc.
Seki Coffee Shop
In the shop, you can enjoy coffee with your favorite "cup and saucer". You can also enjoy tasty food such as pasta, rice, sandwiches etc.
Ichiran Sannomiya
Ichiran Ramen ”一蘭” – Indeed, One Of Japan’s Best Tonkotsu Ramen
Ippudo
1-chōme-5-10 KitanagasadōriIppudo "一風堂" -Japan's famous Tonkotsu(pork based) Ramen
吉野家 神戸元町店
2-chōme-9-1 MotomachidōriNearest YOSHINOYA
Shopping
Meets Motomachi
4-chōme-3-8 MotomachidōriNearest 100YEN SHOP.
Daimaru Kobe
明石町-40 中央区The most famous Department store in KOBE.
Shopping,gourmet food,amusement,weddings and cinema.
Kobe's attractions light up the night in Harborland
287 locals recommend
Kobe Harborland umie
1-chōme-7-2 HigashikawasakichōShopping,gourmet food,amusement,weddings and cinema.
Kobe's attractions light up the night in Harborland
Awaji Yaoya Bancho Motomachi (Greengrocer)
1-chōme-8-1 HigashikawasakichōAwaji Yaoya Bancho
Nearby fresh&fun Greengrocer
Daiso
6-chōme-1-43 Suzurandai MinamimachiDAISO The most famous 100YEN SHOP in JAPAN.
UNIQLO Kobe Motomachi shop
1-chōme-7-1 MotomachidōriNearest UNIQLO
Don Quijote Sannomiya
2-chōme-12-3 ShimoyamatedōriNearest Don Quijote
Essentials
Natural House
2-chōme-7-7 Motomachidōrimini organic grocery store.
Cocokara Fine
Motomachidōri-3-chōme-5 Chuo WardNearest drugstore.
Lawson Nakatottei Hondori Shop
3-chōme-8-3 MotomachidōriNearest
corner store.
convenience store.
Life Shimoyamate
7-chōme-1-7 ShimoyamatedōriLife shimoyamate
Nearest supermarket.
つかさ湯
8-chōme-1-24 ShimoyamatedōriTsukasa yu
Nearest public bath"Sento"
Drinks & Nightlife
元町セレナーデ
It is the first floor of this apartment.
ジャンカラ 元町駅前2号店
1-chōme-11-17 MotomachidōriLet's Karaoke!
Arts & Culture
Kobe Muslim Mosque was build in 1935, the first Mosque in Japan.
22 locals recommend
Museum of History and Folklore (Kobe City Museum)
2-chōme-2-25-14 NakayamatedōriKobe Muslim Mosque was build in 1935, the first Mosque in Japan.
"Sawanotsuru Sake Museum" Designated as an Important Tangible National Cultural Property by Hyogo Prefecture. Find out how sake was originally made and visit the souvenir shop.
Sawa no Tsuru Museum
Ōishi Minamimachi-1-chōme-3 Nada Ward"Sawanotsuru Sake Museum" Designated as an Important Tangible National Cultural Property by Hyogo Prefecture. Find out how sake was originally made and visit the souvenir shop.
"Sakuramasamune Museum Sakuraen"Valuable video films to display the sake brewing process in old days, brewing tools, old-timey advertising displays and bottles and labels of sake to be seen only here, are exhibited a lot. The cafe and Japanese restaurant are also available.
Sakuramasamune Museum Sakuraen
4-chōme-3-18 Uozaki Minamimachi"Sakuramasamune Museum Sakuraen"Valuable video films to display the sake brewing process in old days, brewing tools, old-timey advertising displays and bottles and labels of sake to be seen only here, are exhibited a lot. The cafe and Japanese restaurant are also available.
"The Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Museum"Original brewing equipment exhibited in a wooden sake cellar established in he Taisho era. Try fresh unrefined sake on the house.
11 locals recommend
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
4-chōme-5-5 Sumiyoshi Minamimachi"The Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Museum"Original brewing equipment exhibited in a wooden sake cellar established in he Taisho era. Try fresh unrefined sake on the house.
"Hamafukutsuru Ginjyo Brewery and Shop"See the modernized sake production process through glass. Limited goods unique to the brewery sold in the shop.
Hamafukutsuru
4-chōme-4-6 Uozaki Minamimachi"Hamafukutsuru Ginjyo Brewery and Shop"See the modernized sake production process through glass. Limited goods unique to the brewery sold in the shop.
Kikumasamune Sake Museum"It is the only facility exhibits "Sake brewing utensils of Nada" which are appointed as important tangible folk-cultural properties of Japan. It is a museum of Sake which exhibits the secret techniques of brewing Sake inherited by Toji masters in Tamba region to the present.You can find your favorite one by tasting variety of Sake including freshly brewed unheated Sake for free.
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum
1-chōme-9-1 Uozaki NishimachiKikumasamune Sake Museum"It is the only facility exhibits "Sake brewing utensils of Nada" which are appointed as important tangible folk-cultural properties of Japan. It is a museum of Sake which exhibits the secret techniques of brewing Sake inherited by Toji masters in Tamba region to the present.You can find your favorite one by tasting variety of Sake including freshly brewed unheated Sake for free.
Getting Around
Motomachi Station
Motomachikōkadōri-1 Chuo WardJR Motomachi Station
JR元町駅
Hanakuma Station
Motomachikōkadōri-3 Chuo WardHanakuma Station(Hankyu Railway)
花隈駅(阪急電鉄)
Minato Motomachi Station
Sakaemachidōri-4-chōme-3 Chuo WardMinato Motomachi Station(Subway Kaigan Line)
みなと元町駅(地下鉄海岸線)