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Kobe Nankinmachi
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Kobe Nankinmachi
Kobe's compact Chinatown, with steamed buns, dumplings and lantern-lit streets.
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Nankinmachi is Kobe's Chinatown, a few blocks of bright gates, Chinese restaurants and snack stalls close to Motomachi.
What to expect
A short, busy pedestrian area that is easy to cover on foot, especially pretty when lanterns are lit.
What to eat
Butaman pork buns, xiaolongbao, Peking duck, mango pudding and sesame balls.
Visitor tips
- Go late afternoon to see the lights.
- Lunar New Year festivals bring big crowds.
- Hours vary by shop.