What other travelers are saying about Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown)
난킨마치는 고베의 차이나타운이다. 요코하마의 차이나타운, 나가사키신치차이나타운과 더불어 일본3대 차이나타운으로 꼽히고 있다.
난킨마치는 동서 약 200m,남북으로 110m 범위에 약100여개의 점포가 운영중이다.
난킨마치의 중앙광장은 아즈마야, 동쪽입구는 장안문, 서쪽은 서안문, 남쪽은 해안문으로 이뤄져 있고 북쪽은 모토마치상점가로 연결된다.
모토마치역에서 도보로 5분정도 걸린다
요코하마와 비교하면 규모가 작은편이고 거리도 그닥 큰 특징은 없다. 고베는 굉장히 매력적인 도시지만 재방문시 이곳은 방문 하지 않을 것 같다
Nankinmachi is the Chinatown located in Kobe, Japan. It is one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan, alongside those in Yokohama and Nagasaki.
The name 'Nankinmachi' comes from Nanjing, a city in China. Historically, many Chinese immigrants in Japan referred to themselves as coming from 'Nanking,' the then capital of China.
Visitors to Nankinmachi can enjoy a variety of authentic Chinese cuisine, shop for a range of goods including traditional Chinese medicines and souvenirs, and experience cultural festivals such as the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Nankinmachi was established in the late 19th century following the opening of Kobe's port to foreign trade. It quickly became a hub for Chinese immigrants setting up businesses and homes.
Notable landmarks include the East Gate (Changan Gate) and West Gate (Xi'an Gate), as well as various temples and paifang archways that reflect traditional Chinese architectural styles.