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A shopping arcade representing the exotic city of Kobe
The Kobe Motomachi shopping street is a shopping arcade with 6 areas (Ichibangai, Sanchome, Yonchome, Gochome, Rokuchome). The lively street is lined with various shops both traditional and contemporary, offering fashion, miscellaneous goods, restaurants, and more.
Only buildings and signs with specific styles are allowed in this area to maintain a traditional landscape. The unexpected calmness brought by these efforts is one of the charms of the Motomachi shopping street.
The stained-glass gate “La Luce” at the entrance of the east shopping street is made by glass artist Keiko Miura. You can also enjoy the beautiful landscape with “Suzuran-lamps” along the street, the Art Nouveau style lampposts in the shape of lily pads, with slightly different designs depending on the area.
There are several events held throughout the year. At the “Motomachi Yoichi (Night Market)” in July, various night stalls welcome you in a festive atmosphere. In October, many tourists visit Motomachi to enjoy live music during the “Kobe Motomachi Music Week.”
Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street
Stained glass gate “La Luce”
Various events are held throughout the year.
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This is the biggest shopping street in Kobe. There's a huge variety of things for sale, from traditional to innovative. Definitely worth taking your time to explore.
Kobe's port opened to the world early on, so many of the shops here have been around for ages—some for over a hundred years! With new stores mixed in, you really get a sense of history blending together. It's a fantastic shopping street to explore.
