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Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown), Kobe

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Venture past the ornate street gates and carved lions into Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) for a quick change of scenery, culture, and cuisine. The neighborhood dates back to the 1860s, when Kobe's ports first opened to foreign trade and the earliest Chinese immigrants moved into the city. A large population of Chinese still live there, and the brightly colored signs, many restaurants, and shops selling Chinese imports and souvenirs preserve their distinct heritage. Plan to visit Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) during your Kobe vacation using our convenient Kobe trip itinerary planner.

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Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) reviews

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By gingersg88

1st time to Kobe and Chinatown. Most of the stalls are selling similar items. Good feel if you have time to spare to explore

1st time to Kobe and Chinatown. Most of the stalls are selling similar items. Good feel if you have time to spare to explore more »
By Getaway09016437876

You will find this Chinatown rather small and quaint but the food is excellent and not over priced. Not much Chinese language being used but Japanese ok, and English sometimes.

You will find this Chinatown rather small and quaint but the food is excellent and not over priced. Not much Chinese language being used but Japanese ok, and English sometimes. more »

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By Alexandros Papafotiou

This small square in the middle of Chinatown looks pretty nice in the evening with the colorful lights. The statues around the square depict the Chinese signs. There are benches to sit and take a break from walking through Chinatown.

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By Richard Phan

Nice area to walk around with lots of stalls to buy dumplings or buns to eat. Very busy area that had restaurants and snack options every every couple of meters!

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