Nankinmachi (Chinatown)

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"Nankinmachi," spreading near the Kobe waterfront, is one of Japan's three major Chinatowns and an area where energetic food culture explodes. Passing through the vivid red-lacquered gate, stalls selling dim sum, meat buns, and tapioca drinks line the narrow streets, giving you a festival-like excitement just by walking. In particular, the sight of people queuing for Nankinmachi's famous "butaman" (pork buns) is a daily occurrence. This town, where Chinese cuisine arranged in a Japanese style fuses with a lively exotic atmosphere, symbolizes Kobe's diverse history. It is the best place to feel the heat of multi-layered culture while enjoying eating and walking.

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Nankinmachi (Chinatown)

Address: 1-3-18 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
Website: http://www.nankinmachi.or.jp/
Operator: Nankinmachi Shopping District Promotion Association

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