Kobe Trip Overview
What do you think of the city of Kobe? Most Japanese would answer “a fashionable city” because of its fashionable variety stores, cafés, and the town with photogenic western buildings.
There are many goods with designs unique to Kobe which will be a great souvenir for yourself or friends. You will also like the cute jewellery-like sweets!
It is not easy to find and visit photogenic spots, variety stores, and cafés but on this tour, you have your otomo guide who will take you to these spots! There is also no worries about the difference between language!
Don’t forget to book your tour to visit photogenic fashionable spots, with your otomo guide!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Kobe, Japan
Trip Category: Shopping & Fashion >> Shopping Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
What do you think of the city of Kobe? Most Japanese would answer “a fashionable city” because of its fashionable variety stores, cafés, and the town with photogenic western buildings.
There are many goods with designs unique to Kobe which will be a great souvenir for yourself or friends. You will also like the cute jewellery-like sweets!
It is not easy to find and visit photogenic spots, variety stores, and cafés but on this tour, you have your otomo guide who will take you to these spots! There is also no worries about the difference between language!
Don’t forget to book your tour to visit photogenic fashionable spots, with your otomo guide!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: ＰＯＬＥＴＯＫＯ, 1-chōme-1-10 Sakaemachidōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0023, Japan
You will start your tour here at a variety store dealing with cute dolls made from natural wood. Many of their designs are based on animals, especially the tapir one is the most popular design among all! Find your favorite one!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lotta, Japan, 〒650-0023 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Sakaemachidōri, 3-chōme−1−１１ 乙仲アパートメント1F
A variety store with fashionable interior design. The building itself is even photogenic! They deal with imported knick-knacks from Europe and folks art like artistic Japanese potteries, under the theme of “a shop where you can find your favorite goods for your lifetime”.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH サロン･ド･テラス 旧居留地38番館店, Japan, 〒4F Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Akashimachi, ４０, Former Foreign Settlement Building 38, JP 650-0037
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH: Sweets in Kobe are also cute and photogenic. Of course, it tastes really good, but the way how they plate it is almost artistic! The retro building is also worth paying attention to!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ship Kobe Kaigan Building, 3 Kaigandōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0024, Japan
There are many modern skyscrapers in Kobe, but this spot is a building with a history of longer than 100 years! The red gate door is so cute that many fashion magazines shoot their pictures here! Many couples also take photos for their wedding ceremony! The building itself is not just a photo spot but is still used with restaurants and shops in it!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Moon～地中海雑貨&ImportApparel～, Japan, 〒650-0011 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Shimoyamatedōri, 3-chōme−3−１ ウェルストンビル 2階L号室
Sunsetmoon: A variety shop that represents that Kobe has been an international city. They have goods from the Mediterranean countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey. The goods itself are from the Mediterranean countries but they are selected with a Japanese sense of trend!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tsubakuro Zakka-ten, Japan, 〒650-0011 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Shimoyamatedōri, 3-chōme−2−14-3F 林ビル
A shop exhibiting artworks from artists the clerks have chosen carefully. They have retro goods that make you feel a bit nostalgic such as a useful and cute dish and postcards that make you smile!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kitanochō Square, 3 Chome-10 Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan
There are more than 15 of retro western buildings in the Kitano area. Other buildings in this area are also old and historical which form a beautiful view. Take photos and get in those buildings!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kazamidori no Yakata, 3-13-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0002 Hyogo Prefecture
One of the iconic buildings of Kobe made from brick. It was build in the early 20th century as a house for Mr. Thomas from Germany when the Kobe Port was opened! There is an exhibition showing the life of Mr. Thomas back then!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Starbucks Kobe Kitano Ijinkan, Japan, 〒650-0002 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Kitanochō, 3-chōme−1−３１ 北野物語館
Starbucks Kitano Ijinkan: It is not just a usual Star Bucks you see in every town. It uses a wooden building which is older than 100 years! The interior design differs between floors and rooms so pick your favorite one to relax and have a cup of coffee!
Duration: 40 minutes
