SweetsKobe
Kobe Western-style sweets
神戸 洋菓子
Cookies, chocolates and puddings born in the port city of Kobe.
Where to buyMorozoff (Kobe Sannomiya) ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Kobe, Osaka · 2
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
Shopping streetKobe
Motomachi Shopping Street (Kobe)
元町商店街
A 1.2 km arcade beside Nankinmachi, with many Western pastry and goods shops.
Shopping complexKobe
umie (Kobe Harborland)
umie
A large seafront mall with lovely night views of Kobe Port.
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FoodDotonbori
551 Horai Butaman
551蓬莱 豚まん
Big steamed pork buns; they're refrigerated, so eat them the same or next day.
Where to buy551 Horai Main Store (Namba) ↗
SweetsDotonbori
Rikuro Ojisan Cheesecake
りくろーおじさんのチーズケーキ
Fluffy cheesecake fresh from the oven; a bell rings each time a batch is baked.
Where to buyRikuro Ojisan Namba Main Store ↗
SweetsKyoto
Yatsuhashi
八ッ橋
Cinnamon-scented rice-dough sweets, either baked or as 'nama yatsuhashi' wrapped around bean paste.
Where to buyShogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten ↗
CarKyoto
Uji Matcha
宇治抹茶
Matcha and matcha sweets from Uji, south of Kyoto.
CraftsNara
Nara Lifestyle Goods
中川政七商店
A Nara linen shop over 300 years old; its kitchen cloths and household goods are popular.
Where to buyNakagawa Masashichi Shoten Nara Main Store ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.