06/08/2025
Why Kobe's Nankin-machi has gained a reputation as a foodie’s paradise?
The reason is...
①Compact Area for Efficient Food-Hopping
▸With an area of about 270 meters east to west and 110 meters north to south, Nankin-machi is small enough to visit multiple food stalls in a short time, making it easy to enjoy various dishes efficiently.
②Affordable & Delicious! A Wide Variety of Street Food
▸Most street food items are available for just a few hundred yen, allowing visitors to try a variety of flavors without breaking the bank. Signature dishes include pork buns, xiaolongbao, and skewered dim sum, all perfect for snacking on the go.
③Instagrammable Food
▸Many restaurants in Nankin-machi offer visually stunning dishes, from colorful dim sum to vibrant desserts, making them perfect for social media posts. Many of these treats have become viral on Instagram!
📍Kobe Nankin-machi
Address: 1-3-18 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Access:
▸From Shin-Kobe Station (Shinkansen): Take the Subway Yamate Line to Kencho-mae Station, then walk about 7 minutes.
▸From Motomachi Station (JR Kobe Line & Hanshin Railway): Walk about 5 minutes.