Walk Through Chinatown in Kobe

Red lanterns and fried dumplings near Sannomiya Station

Cathy Cawood Nov 25, 2016 - 1分钟阅读时间

It wouldn't be Chinatown without dragons

Pretty, brightly colored clothing on sale

My favorites - sesame seed coated rice-balls filled with sweet bean paste

Circular area map embellished with peony flowers

Kobe beef restaurant on the edge of Chinatown

Just a few minutes walk from Sannomiya Station in will bring you to Kobe's Chinatown. You can feast on spring rolls, steamed dumplings and other delicious Chinese street food, or sit down and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants. Then you can shop for exotic souvenirs, or just stroll around and soak up the special ambience of the place. The weekend I was there it was really crowded!

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...