A new sophistication of Japanese leather to look for in Toyooka & Kobe where the history of manufacturing lives [Day 3]
Toyooka has been making bags since 1000 years ago, and Kobe is a port town known for producing shoes.
A hot shop opens in an area where sightseeing and shopping are fun.
Enjoy shopping tourism with bags, shoes, and accessories brushed up on traditional techniques with a new feel.
Finally, the third day. Kobe sightseeing and shopping cruise! Check out popular shops and hot shops all at once.
The high quality and modern Japanese leather unique to Kobe vividly updates the traditional impression. And again, welcome to Japan.
Along with Yokohama Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, it is one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. There are 100 shops located about 200 meters from east to west and 110 meters from north to south. In addition, there are many stalls for dim sum and confectionery, so it is very lively.
Nankin Machi
Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi
https://www.nankinmachi.or.jp/
Address: 1 -3 -18 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ward, Kobe-city, Hyogo
Large stores like ATAO theme parks
The modern appearance of Kobe International Hall attracts attention. The ATAO Kobe main store, which is popular in the commercial zone, has been renovated into a large store like a theme park. Products of sister brands developed by ATAO are beautifully displayed.
ATAOLAND KOBE
ATAOLAND KOBE (ATAO Main Store)
https://studioatao-blog.jp/brand/atao
Address: 1-6, Gokodori 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo
Opening hours 10: 00 ~ 20: 00
Regular holidays: Unfixed holidays (equivalent to facility business days)
Local brand Kobe beef served at its best
JA Zenno Hyogo Restaurant opened in Kobe Sannomiya in 2008. Hyogo Prefecture's famous Kobe beef is also very popular overseas. Kobe beef and Hyogo vegetables are served in the most delicious recipe.
KOBE PLAISIR
Kobe Plaisir Main Store
https://kobeplaisir-honten.jp/
Address: 2- 11 Shimoyamade-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo -5 Hotel The B Kobe 1st Floor
Opening Hours Lunch 11: 30 ~ 15: 00 (Last Order 14: 00)/Dinner 17: 00 ~ 22: 00 (Last Order 21: 00)/Sunday Only 17: 00 ~ 21: 30 (Last Order 20: 30) ★ If the next Monday is a national holiday, Monday Dinner is shortened to 17: 00 ~ 21: 30
Closed Mondays (Open if Monday is a national holiday. The following Tuesday is closed as a substitute.)
A leather product born in Motomachi, Kobe that feels warm
Kiichi is a leather brand from Kobe Motomachi. Born into a family of long-established shoe stores, owner and designer Kiichiro Katayama continues to produce leather products in Kobe that feel warm, taking on the skills and knowledge he cultivated in Kobe shoes.
STUDIO KIICHI
Studio Kiichi
https://studiokiichi.com/shop/
Address: 6 -7 -3 Motomachidori, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (within Motomachi Shopping Street)
Opening hours 11: 00 ~ 19: 00
Closed Wednesday
leather goods that feel nurtured by long attachment
The studio opens as a shop a few days a month. On other days, customers must make a reservation. Besides leather accessories, shoes, bags and stationery are popular. The leather craft workshop will also be interesting.
Sodateru Kawakomono
Sodateru Kawakomono
Address: 3 floor, Moriguchi Building, 6 -10 -2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Opening hours 14: 00 ~ 18: 00
Regular holidays (business days are announced on the official website)
Stylish shop with the atmosphere of Kobe, a port town
The shop of the popular brand Tsuchiya Bag Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Kobe is a refreshing and stylish space based on white, suitable for the port city of Kobe. Carefully selected bags and leather accessories are displayed in the compact shop.
TSUCHIYA KABAN Kobe Store
Address: 3 -14 -14 1st floor, Yamamotodori, Chuo-ward, Kobe-city, Hyogo
Opening hours 11: 00 ~ 18: 00
Regular holidays: Tuesday (special holidays including year-end and New Year holidays)
If you want to see the details of the trip, click here! (Traditional Chinese)
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