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 ![Nankin-machi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/4c903f5a-785c-46b6-8699-503c17c2ff6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/5a20c272-2e74-47b6-a771-69524e13e974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/43b7e0f9-7baf-4006-9767-ca277fb2ba32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/eb12eb0e-14ed-4fe7-a2cf-b394aa168b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nankin-machi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/2a3e33fa-61a3-4e63-8170-bcfac3155b3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nankin-machi 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. --- --- ## Top hotels in Nankin-machi ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/2d940585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £53 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,806 reviews) Excellent stay at APA. Rooms are quite small but good. Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Situated very close to Namba station and Dotonbori. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/0a0c6fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £96 8 Apr - 9 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,962 reviews) The rooms were incredibly bad. Bed was incredibly uncomfortable and the pillows were awful. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/d76e654e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £95 27 Apr - 28 Apr 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! (5,461 reviews) The location is 5 stars. Covered walkway to Osaka Train Station, easy for travellers with luggages. In a building where Uniqlo and host of products resides. Lots of food option within the same building. Pokemon store at Dimaru which is 5 mins covered walkway walking distance. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/3753cce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £137 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,519 reviews) Beautiful property. Breakfast was decent. Check in staff was little cold. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/3d8b3e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £91 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (2,361 reviews) Everything was exceptional. Clean room, variety of food was delicious. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347503) ![Centara Grand Hotel Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87810000/87802600/87802517/e0b052f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33 Osaka Osaka Prefecture £171 31 Mar - 1 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,703 reviews) Hotel condition will beat par with western style hotels. Great location. Breakfast buffet was tasty, with lots of options. 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