What other travelers are saying about Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown)
Just like Yokohama's Chinatown, Kobe Chinatown is definitely worth a visit. Lots of restaurant and shops. The side alley around the square is a treat in itself. Put it on your side quest for your trip to Osaka area.
April 11th, 2023:
Now this is a real Chinatown. At least more colorful and festive looking than the Chinatown's we have back here in Canada. I wonder if movies were shot here. At least it feels like a movie was filmed here. There's lot of food but we didn't have any room left since brunch. Still a cool place to explore. Lots of culture and statuettes of different animals.
You should definitely swing by if you have a chance; just to catch a glimpse.
Good times
it was fine as there were no events at the time. a regular night. maybe i was too early, but not all shops were open, few people - even tourists. too bad my ox was not accessible for photos, so I ended up with just the gazebo.
We visited the place recently in Feb 2025. There was much lunar new year atmosphere. A very small estate showcasing Chinese favour.
Plenty of Chinese food…refined for tourists. The pork buns are good but rather authentic.
Price wise, not much different from the Japanese restaurants around here.
We took a trip in from the cruise ship to Japan's longest shopping street.
It is indeed very long and it is covered, it has a lot of shops coffee houses and side streets with fresh food, these are uncovered to allow for ventilation, we did a lot of shopping but did not eat as we were not hungry.
Overall very good and busy but not excessively so as it soo long.
