Kobe is a city in Japan where traditional and modern allure seamlessly coalesce. It’s distinguished by a mild climate, nestled amidst stunning seascapes and mountains. You can indulge in the world-renowned Kobe beef and the abundant bounty of the sea. The city boasts historical foreign settlements and portside structures, imbuing the area with an exotic charm. Highlights include the foreign-style architecture in Meriken Park and the shopping districts of Harborland. You can even take a cable car ride to enjoy a landscape filled with art.
Sakai Masamoto Knife Shop｜堺正元刃物店
Established in the tenth year of the Meiji era, Sakai Masamoto Knife Shop is a specialist store for Japanese swords and kitchen knives. The exquisite blades, handcrafted by artisans, are praised not just for their cutting edge, but also as works of art. Adhering to traditional techniques and quality, this renowned shop attracts visitors from all over the world.
Address: 1-1-4 Nakanoshima, Hyogo-ku, Kobe City, Inside Kobe City Central Wholesale Market
Phone Number: 078-672-8216
Official Website: https://sakaimasamoto.com
Otsuka Kimono Store Kobe｜大塚呉服店神戸
Otsuka Kimono Store in Kobe is a traditional Japanese clothing store that aims to bring the beauty of the kimono closer to everyday life. Committed to preserving the beautiful culture of Japanese kimonos, they welcome customers with a wide variety of items. The store offers a range of items to enjoy the elegance of Japanese attire, including high-quality kimonos, obi (sashes), and accessories.
Address: 8-1-8 Onohara-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 4F Kobe Hankyu
Phone Number: 078-221-4181 (Kobe Hankyu Representative)
Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/otsuka_gofukuten.kobe/
Nijiyura Kobe – Hand-Dyed Tenugui Specialty Store｜注染手ぬぐい専門店 にじゆら 神戸店
Nijiyura Kobe is a store specializing in tenugui, traditional Japanese hand towels, created with classic dyeing techniques. These hand-dyed tenugui, meticulously crafted by artisans, are characterized by their vibrant and unique designs. It’s a shop where you can fully appreciate the charm of tenugui.
Address: 2-8-2 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
Phone Number: 078-392-8808
Official Website: https://nijiyura.com/
Sanoya Sannomiya Store｜陶舗サノヤ三宮店
Sanoya Sannomiya is a store specializing in Japanese tableware and ceramics, particularly renowned for its Arita and Kiyomizu ware. The beautiful pottery and porcelain crafted by artisans reflect a fusion of Japanese tradition and craftsmanship. It’s an ideal store for those seeking vessels that prioritize touch, feel, texture, and ease of use.
Address: 2-5-12 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
Phone Number: 078-392-0392
Official Website: https://sanoya-kobe.com/
オーマイグラス 神戸三宮店｜Oh My Glasses Kobe-Sannomiya Store
Oh My Glasses is a store that provides high-quality glasses made in Japan. They offer free facial shape diagnosis to help you find glasses that suit you, as well as free eyesight tests. They carry a wide range of eyewear, from fashion brands such as Yohji Yamamoto to factory brands from Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, and even include some rare brands that you can’t see anywhere else. With high satisfaction ratings in customer reviews, this is a store that eyewear enthusiasts will certainly want to visit at least once.
Address: Horikawa Bldg. 1F, 2-9-11 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0021, Japan
Access: 3 minutes walk from Motomachi Station, 6 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Business hours: 11:00-13:00, 14:00-20:00
URL: https://www.ohmyglasses.jp/about/ask-us/stores/kobe-sannomiya
Nousaku Daimaru Kobe｜能作大丸神戸店
The Nousaku Daimaru Kobe Store is a shop that handles cast metal products. The tin products of Nousaku, a cast metal manufacturer with 107 years of history in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, are all beautiful works where traditional techniques meet modern design. They value the ‘beauty of materials’, craftsmanship that brings out these qualities, and are committed to creating items that prioritize design suitable for contemporary times.
Address: 40 Akashimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Daimaru Kobe Store 7th floor
Phone Number: 078-332-5677
Official Website: https://www.nousaku.co.jp/shop/shop/kobe/kobe/
Kobe Store – Tsuchiya Bag Manufacturing Co.｜神戸店 – 土屋鞄製造所
Tsuchiya Bag Manufacturing Co. is a long-established manufacturer providing high-quality bags crafted by artisans. The bags, highlighted by artisanal skills and meticulous workmanship, develop a deeper character the more they are used. The allure lies in their quality materials and a keen attention to detail in design.
Address: 3-14-14 Yamamoto-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 1F
Phone Number: 078-272-1450
Official Website: https://tsuchiya-kaban.jp/pages/shop_kobe
STUDIO KIICHI Main Store｜STUDIO KIICHI 本店
STUDIO KIICHI Main Store is a shop for leather products crafted by artisans in Kobe. The bags and wallets made with meticulous handwork feature a simple yet sophisticated design. Using high-quality materials, these products acquire a deeper charm the more they are used.
Address: 2-13-5 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Green Building 1F
Phone Number: 078-333-1892
Official Website: https://studiokiichi.com/
Free Spirits Kobe ｜フリースピリッツ神戸店
Free Spirits Kobe is a select shop for fashionable leather accessories. They offer a wide variety of wallets, from long ones to palm-sized small ones. In addition, they have an abundance of items including stationery like pen cases and book covers, as well as bags ranging from briefcases to backpacks.
Address: 1-2-9 Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Meriken Park Oriental Hotel 1F
Phone Number: 078-327-3636
Official Website: https://www.freespirits-kobe.com/
Snow Peak Store Super Sports Xebio Kobe Harborland ｜スノーピークストア スーパースポーツゼビオ 神戸ハーバーランド店
Snow Peak Store Super Sports Xebio Kobe Harborland is a specialty shop for outdoor goods. Snow Peak’s products are popular for their high quality and design. The store is stocked with essential items to enjoy outdoor life.
Address: 1-7-5 Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Dia Nissei Building 3F (umie NORTHMALL) Inside Super Sports Xebio
Phone Number: 078-366-6333
Official Website: https://sbs.snowpeak.co.jp/19/
