Motomachi Station — Attraction in Kobe

The streets narrow, time slows. Jazz spills from basement bars; the scent of bread and cinnamon drifts from old Western façades. Motomachi is Kobe’s soul — history folded into hospitality. Even the silence feels melodic, as if the city is still listening to its past concerts.

Tourist Tip: Step out to Nankinmachi (Chinatown) and Harborland within minutes. Explore small galleries, antique stores, and bakeries. Evening strolls reveal the nostalgic beauty of Kobe’s...

Took the train from Osaka to this station a day trip to Kobe in July recently. Stopped here to visit the Sorakuen Garden nearby, Motomachi Shopping Street and Kobe Chinatown. Near the station there is a church but it was not opened. There is a nice building which is the Perfecture Guest House. There is a tiny Kenmin Oasis park on the walk to Sorakuen Garden. The shopping street main entrance...

Station receptionist is not helpful. Bought 1-day Hanshin pass but couldnt enter the gantry at 10.38pm. Went to the reception and the mister was barely audible. All I hear was ‘mmmm mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm’. Had to scan my Icoca to come in and the receptionist does not want to assist in clearing the entry. He chased us away since he was unfit enough...