Nankin-machi, Chinese commercial district in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan.
Two main streets intersect at a central plaza in this dense neighborhood, filled with over one hundred Chinese restaurants and specialty shops.
The district emerged in 1868 when Chinese merchants from Guangdong and Fujian provinces settled near Kobe Port after its opening to foreign trade.
The Chang'an Gate, Xi'an Gate, and Nanlou Gate mark the entrances to this district, which includes a temple dedicated to Lord Guan.
Located five minutes south of Motomachi Station, the shops operate from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, while restaurants serve meals until 9:00 PM.
Stone carvings of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs decorate a central pavilion, representing the traditional calendar system.
Location: Chūō-ku
Inception: 1868
Phone: +81783322896
Website: https://nankinmachi.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.68806,135.18806
Latest update: May 29, 2025 11:41
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