Gyoza specialty store, Ueno Ichigoro
Lanterns hang from the ceiling, a picture with a kabuki motif is drawn on the wall, and the fun-loving atmosphere of the interior will make you feel right at home. Each gyoza is freshly handmade and cooked by skilled craftsmen with exquisite baking techniques.
They have all kinds of gyoza, including flavors I’ve never tried before. I just had to order a bunch and give them a try!
Nankin-machi (Nanjing town)
"Nankin-machi" (Japanese name for Nanjing town) in Kobe is one of the three best Chinatowns in Japan, along with Yokohama Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown. There are more than 100 Chinese restaurants, Japanese and Western restaurants, grocery stores, general stores, and many other stores lining the streets.
It's much smaller compared to the Chinatown in Motomachi. You can still get a bit of that Chinatown vibe, but honestly, I’d skip eating here.
Senkoji Temple
The Senkoji temple is located on the mountain sides of Mt. Senkojiyama and has a centuries old history since its establishment in 806.
The temple is built along the mountainside. It's not very big, but it's beautiful and attracts a lot of visitors.
Yayoi Kusama Museum
This museum is filled with the works of the world-famous artist, Yayoi Kusama. Enter Kusama’s world through polka-dotted glass doors in this urban, refined white 5-story building.
There actually aren't that many of the artist's works here. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed.
Ippudo Ginza
This is the Ginza branch of a Hakata tonkotsu ramen restaurant established in 1985 in Fukuoka. At the Ginza branch of this ramen eatery, diners can enjoy a special Kasane-aji (layered flavor) broth combining hot chicken broth with Ippudo’s basic tonkotsu soup made from pork simmered on the bone.
The side dishes were really tasty, and you can add as much garlic as you want, which gives everything a great kick.