Title: Nankin-machi Travel Guide: Best of Nankin-machi, Kobe Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nankin-machi](https://expedia.co.uk/Nankin-Machi-Kobe-Hotels.0-n6347503-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Nankin-machi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nankin-Machi.d6347503.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nankin-machi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nankin-Machi.d6347503.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nankin-machi Travel Guide ## Kobe ![Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/4c903f5a-785c-46b6-8699-503c17c2ff6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/4c903f5a-785c-46b6-8699-503c17c2ff6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi featuring street scenes, markets and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/5a20c272-2e74-47b6-a771-69524e13e974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/43b7e0f9-7baf-4006-9767-ca277fb2ba32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/eb12eb0e-14ed-4fe7-a2cf-b394aa168b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nankin-machi Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kobe travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe.dx6128416) #### Experience the sights, smells and flavours of one of Japan’s liveliest Chinatowns. Discover street food, restaurants, shopping and traditional celebrations. More than 100 restaurants and dozens of shops make up Kobe’s Chinatown, also known as Nankinmachi. Three ornate gates decorated with traditional Chinese decorations and fierce dragons mark the entrances to this district, which is among the biggest Chinatowns in Japan. Discover aromatic street food and restaurants serving classic dishes from many provinces of China as well as shops, a temple and a central pavilion adorned with the signs of the zodiac. Step inside Chinatown and leave the traditions and cuisines of Japan behind you. The district, which measures 360 feet (110 metres) by 890 feet (270 metres), is a noisy, bustling place where authentic Chinese culture prevails. The origins of Kobe’s Chinatown date back to 1868\. It was then, after a long period of national isolation, that Kobe opened as a treaty port and welcomed Western foreigners. Chinese immigrants flocked to the fringes of this area, which became known as Nankinmachi. While the district was evacuated and destroyed during World War II, it was rebuilt in the 1950s and has been a flourishing and popular destination ever since. Sample the diverse food offered, with dishes hailing from provinces around China including Guangdong, Beijing, Sichuan and Shanghai Municipality. Discover well-loved favourites such as Peking duck, steamed buns (manju), dim sum, spring rolls and noodles. Bargain with the jovial vendors while shopping for traditional Chinese souvenirs. Shops decorated with hanging red lanterns sell all manner of merchandise, from Chinese tea and incense to People's Liberation Army caps and colourful silk pyjamas. Visit during one of the annual events to witness the exuberance and energy of Chinese festivities. Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Fair and Mid-Autumn Festival are just some of the events featuring Chinese performing arts, fantastic costumes and the main square’s elaborately lit pavilion. Join the large crowds drawn by these festive Chinese celebrations. Walk just a few minutes from Motomachi subway station in the Motomachidori district to Kobe’s Chinatown. Many restaurants and shops are open late into the evening. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Arima Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128418/e849890d-1d3d-40d7-962f-6894d5c48bf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arima Onsen Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arima-Onsen-Kita-Ward.d6128418.Attraction) ![甲子園球場 バックスクリーン](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076318/c0b0ea1f-53e2-4217-9046-ade00b7bcd4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hanshin Koshien Stadium Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanshin-Koshien-Stadium-Kobe.d6076318.Attraction) ![Port of Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246742/37b5ea09-5090-4623-ad21-af314a78c4ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Kobe Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Kobe-Chuo-Ward.d6246742.Attraction) ![Kobe Harborland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273063/4e5263b9-f6f5-44c6-a625-c4d8b71c3775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe Harborland A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Harborland-Kobe-City-Centre.d553248621562273063.Attraction) ![Aerial view of Kobe City in Rokko Garden Terrace, Mount Rokko, Kobe, Japan; Shutterstock ID 439307617](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246650/c4f8ea95-eb8b-4963-92fa-0e4e0346ba2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Rokko Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rokko-Kobe.d6246650.Attraction) ![Big Ferris Wheel and Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall located at Kobe port, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771454/56f4d518-887b-4ad7-a23c-8be836c94cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Anpanman-Childrens-Museum-Mall-Kobe.d553248621532771454.Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Hands On Pottery Workshop in Arima Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50011910/dc5f8e18-d8af-409d-aa38-1aa0c1a0c929.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hands On Pottery Workshop in Arima Onsen £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hands-on-pottery-workshop-in-arima-onsen.a50011910.activity-details) ![Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090554/c7b5147a-15cb-4e2c-9a2c-9fbab12d3838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima £131 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobe-nature-tour-exploring-rokko-and-arima.a50090554.activity-details) ![Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48868742/7e77d0b1-09f1-4e61-8ba0-698597d7ab66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen £119 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kobes-harmony-mountains.a48868742.activity-details) ![Taiko Waterfall. The forests near Arima are well-known for their many waterfalls.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49595111/1dd43390-d94c-4ea7-8237-461bf84e9897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-historic-road-hike-in-the-healing-forest-of-arima.a49595111.activity-details) ![Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46262770/7a724ca2-36a6-42b3-829d-aefbd91fcce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host £138 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-experience-kobes-best-gems-with-a-local-host.a46262770.activity-details) [See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Nankin-machi ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £52 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,572 reviews) Very clean. No problems at all. 1 tiny thing, no lotion so bring your own Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £71 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,210 reviews) Yes, The room and the staff were great. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba 1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu £37 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,308 reviews) 5 star Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117655000/117654930/9e3d94bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi 4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka £28 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (389 reviews) Brackets hotel gave us a spacious room with a great view. Staff were helpful as well. Really nice to have laundry on site for a reasonable price. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=117654930&PinnedHotelID=117654930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £92 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,351 reviews) The room was spacious for 1 person. Very satisfied with the helpful staff. Loved the bathroom and shower room. The blackout curtains helped with my sleep. The closet space was adequate. I was able to put in my clothes with little to no issue. Glad they had a humidifier for me to use. The laundry ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/48700af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £114 5 Mar - 6 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,392 reviews) The room was massive and staff was very helpful and friendly. Would recommend staying here Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) [See all 3,830 properties in Nankin-machi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6347503) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Kobe City Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kobe-City-Centre.dx553248633981723930) ![.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10180/65a408c9-6a2c-4096-a5cc-c7054b44b06c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hatobacho If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Hatobacho.dx553248635976382848) ![Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347483/b80ad61b-bf83-4490-a282-a00182426364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sannomiya 4.5/5(16 area reviews) Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Sannomiya.dx6347483) ![Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347501/bae626e4-bdde-421c-b9f5-69d9ccac2306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kitano You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Shin-Kobe Ropeway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Kitano.dx6347501) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinkaichi While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobe-Shinkaichi.dx6347693) ![Kobe_Chuoku_553248635939578951_003](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/a71b9c51-a562-42dc-8921-02c47f344283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shin-Kobe Ropeway, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area. 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