Guidebook for Chuo Ward, Kobe
Food Scene
Our family's favorite udon-noodle restaurant. Opens only for lunch except for dinners on Fri and Sat.
Yoshiya
2-chōme-14-20 YamamotodōriOur family's favorite udon-noodle restaurant. Opens only for lunch except for dinners on Fri and Sat.
Great taste, big portion, reasonable price, with wide variety of menu. 11:30AM -3:00PM and 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Mikami
2-chōme-5-9 KanōchōGreat taste, big portion, reasonable price, with wide variety of menu. 11:30AM -3:00PM and 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Lighter version of Mikami(味加味). Opens 11:30AM - 2:00PM and 6:00PM - 11:30PM. Closed for the nights on Sun. and Wed.
加納町３丁目１０−９
Lighter version of Mikami(味加味). Opens 11:30AM - 2:00PM and 6:00PM - 11:30PM. Closed for the nights on Sun. and Wed.
Kobe beef bowl restaurant. The most budget friendly way to try out the famous Kobe-beef. (Only 5 thin slices or so, but it tastes really good and it costs only 1000JPY)
神戸牛丼 広重
Kobe beef bowl restaurant. The most budget friendly way to try out the famous Kobe-beef. (Only 5 thin slices or so, but it tastes really good and it costs only 1000JPY)
Why starbucks?, I know what you think. But the old Injinkan style building is really great. Just take a look inside. The building used to be at our next-door and they moved it after the earthquake.
3-chōme-1-31 Kitanochō
Why starbucks?, I know what you think. But the old Injinkan style building is really great. Just take a look inside. The building used to be at our next-door and they moved it after the earthquake.
The best bakery in Kobe. Kobe is also famous for good bakeries. Opens 8:00AM - 7:00PM except for Tue. and Wed. I would say this is the best breakfast place around.
Ça Marche by 西川功晃
3-chōme-1-3 YamamotodōriThe best bakery in Kobe. Kobe is also famous for good bakeries. Opens 8:00AM - 7:00PM except for Tue. and Wed. I would say this is the best breakfast place around.
2 Chome-5-18 Yamamotodōri
Great sandwiches. Opens 9:00AM -7:00PM.
Another famous Kobe Beef Steakhouse. We have never tried this one because it's expensive (from 7,800JPY for dinner) but their reputation is good.
Kobe- Wakkoqu
Another famous Kobe Beef Steakhouse. We have never tried this one because it's expensive (from 7,800JPY for dinner) but their reputation is good.
Another famous Kobe Beef Steakhouse. We have never tried this one because it's expensive (from 15,000JPY for dinner) but their reputation is good.
Miyasu
3-chōme-2-19 ShimoyamatedōriAnother famous Kobe Beef Steakhouse. We have never tried this one because it's expensive (from 15,000JPY for dinner) but their reputation is good.
The most famous Kobebeef Stakehouse that earned 2 stars on Michelin Guide. Its Price starts from 30,000JPY so we have never tried before and never will unless someone treat us. Should be great.
Aragawa
2-chōme-15-18 NakayamatedōriThe most famous Kobebeef Stakehouse that earned 2 stars on Michelin Guide. Its Price starts from 30,000JPY so we have never tried before and never will unless someone treat us. Should be great.
Toro-Chaya is a rather shabby restaurant located at the entrance to Futatabi-yama Hike Trail. It takes about 30 min. walk, but the breakfast at their terrace is really nice. Opens 5:00AM to 2:00PM
Futatabitani-55 Kōbekō Jikata
Toro-Chaya is a rather shabby restaurant located at the entrance to Futatabi-yama Hike Trail. It takes about 30 min. walk, but the breakfast at their terrace is really nice. Opens 5:00AM to 2:00PM
Our guest's favorite steak house. This restaurant satisfied many of our guests. Avg cost $80 for dinner $25 for lunch.
4-chōme-7-11 Kanōchō
Our guest's favorite steak house. This restaurant satisfied many of our guests. Avg cost $80 for dinner $25 for lunch.
Shopping
Closest convenience store from our place. Try some of their bento. They are cheap but good.
北野町２丁目１０−１０
Closest convenience store from our place. Try some of their bento. They are cheap but good.
Wide variety of items that you can get at only 100 yen! From cosmetics to miniature Sushi sample. The best option for your souvenir. This one is the largest 100 shop around. It's on the 7th floor.
2 Chome-10-7 Sannomiyachō
Wide variety of items that you can get at only 100 yen! From cosmetics to miniature Sushi sample. The best option for your souvenir. This one is the largest 100 shop around. It's on the 7th floor.
Sightseeing
One of the most famous Ijinkan in Kitano area. It has a nice small park and small gift shops in front of the building. One of them has a info center which is giving out free wi-fi cards.
3-chōme-13-3 Kitanochō
One of the most famous Ijinkan in Kitano area. It has a nice small park and small gift shops in front of the building. One of them has a info center which is giving out free wi-fi cards.
One of the most famous Ijinkan. There is a weird story about this place that only I know. I will tell you when you are here if you are interested.
鱗（うろこ）ハウス＆展望ギャラリー
2-chōme-20-4 KitanochōOne of the most famous Ijinkan. There is a weird story about this place that only I know. I will tell you when you are here if you are interested.
Everything Else
北野町３丁目１２−１
Local beautiful Shrine in Kitano. The view from the top is very good.
Essentials
Tourists can get a free wi-fi card which can be used throughout Japan for a week.
3 Chome-10-20 Kitanochō
Tourists can get a free wi-fi card which can be used throughout Japan for a week.