Nankinmachi (Chinatown)
Kobe's Chinatown, with dumpling and xiaolongbao stalls packed into short lanes.
- Area
- Osaka · Kobe
- Location
- Motomachi
- Getting there
- Motomachi Sta.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Varies by shop
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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