Dining in Kobe
There is a wide variety of delicious cuisine to be found in Kobe! We would like to introduce you to just the few of the great restaurants where you can enjoy the world-famous Kobe beef in and around Sannomiya, downtown Kobe, which is easily accessible from the congress venue.
Savor the ultimate Japanese gourmet experience! 
◆Steak House TACHIKI
Savor steaks from the house’s own specially fattened Tajima-ushi cattle. Offering unparalleled taste, this choice beef is grilled on a grid and served piled on granite steak platters. The restaurant’s exacting standards are evident at every step, from selection of ingredients to cooking methods. Full-course meals from 9,000 yen.
| TEL: |
078-392-0788 |
| Address: |
1F Mikado Bldg., 1-5-10
Kitanagasa-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
12:00-22:00(LO) |
| Closed: |
Sundays |
◆WAKKOQU –KOBE Beefsteak– (Kitano)
Beef from Hyogo Prefecture’s famed Tajima-ushi cattle, cooked teppanyaki style. Drop in after sightseeing at the nearby Former Bishop's House.
| TEL: |
078-262-2838 |
| Address: |
1F Hillside Terrace, 1-22-13
Nakayamate-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
12:00-22:30(LO 21:30) |
| Closed: |
12/30, 31, 1/1 |
◆Misono KOBE
A long-established steak house founded in 1945.
| TEL: |
078-331-2890 |
| Address: |
8F Misono Bldg.,
1-1-2 Shimoyamate-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
[Lunch] 11:30-14:00
[Dinner] 17:00-22:00 |
| Closed: |
None |
| URL: |
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/fl/en/
c845900/ |
◆OI
Opened in 1874, this eating-house is a long-time favorite. Dishes are prepared in front of diners to whet the appetite.
| TEL: |
078-351-1011 |
| Address: |
7-2-5 Motomachi-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
[Weekdays]
11:30-21:00
[Sundays]
11:30-20:00 |
| Closed: |
None |
◆GRILL JUJIYA
Don’t miss their famous beef stew. Demiglace sauce carefully reduced over two days and melt-in-the-mouth beef morsels offer a flavor attained only by the most meticulous chefs. This venerable establishment has been in business since 1933 and provides a serious gourmet experience in easily accessible form.
| TEL: |
078-331-5455 |
| Address: |
96 Edo-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
11:00-20:00 |
| Closed: |
Sundays, Holidays |
◆STEAK AOYAMA
Try the chef’s own citrus and soy-based sauce to bring out the best in your steak.
| TEL: |
078-391-4858 |
| Address: |
2-14-5 Shimoyamate-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
11:30-21:00 |
| Closed: |
Wednesdays
(or Thursday if Wednesday is
a national holiday). |
◆KOBE A-1
A cheerful eating-place where you can order fillet steak by the gram.
| TEL: |
078-331-8932 |
| Address: |
2-11-26 Shimoyamate-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
[Weekdays]
16:00-22:30
[Sunday]
12:00-21:30 |
| Closed: |
Wednesdays |
In addition to Kobe beef, Kobe offers a wide variety of restaurants featuring every type of Japanese cuisine, which you will surely enjoy tasting. Please see some more examples below. Close to both the mountains and the sea, Kobe offers visitors fresh, delicious ingredients and cuisine to meet all tastes and budgets.
 Sushi and sashimi: Offered for lunch or dinner, these world-famous dishes are always fresh!
Enjoy inexpensive good-quality fresh sushi at “revolving sushi bars.” A filling sushi meal will cost you only JPY2,000–3,000 (USD20–30).
You may wish to experience the elegant simplicity and top quality of a sushi restaurant where the chef personally prepares each piece in front of you. Dinner at such an establishment would cost JPY10,000–20,000 (USD100–200).
To give you a general idea of how much you might spend when
dining in Japan, please note the following sample menus.
◆Fresh seafood Hatsu
◆Ginkoro
LUNCH
|
DINNER
Casual dinner at a Japanese traditional pub: JPY2,000–4,000 (USD20–40)
Have fun tasting a variety of dishes, such as “yakitori” (grilled chicken on skewers) in a casual atmosphere. You’ll be sure to meet local Kobe residents here.
Add a few drinks, such as refreshing Japanese beer or “saké,” and you can still enjoy dinner for around JPY3,000–6,000. (USD30–60).
JAPANESE PUB
◆Butanoya Gangoro
| TEL: |
078-392-6780 |
| Address: |
3-31 Kitanagasadori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
[Weekdays]
16:00-24:30 (LO 23:30)
[Sun./Holidays]
16:00-23:00 (LO 22:30) |
| Closed: |
None |
| URL: |
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/fl/en/
k026623/ |
◆Kuganei-ya
CHINESE
◆Cantonese dining Gaenshuga
Beef from Hyogo Prefecture’s famed Tajima-ushi cattle, cooked teppanyaki style. Drop in after sightseeing at the nearby Former Bishop's House.
| TEL: |
078-331-8828 |
| Address: |
2-8-7 Sakaemachi-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
Mon.-Fri
[Lunch]
11:30-15:00 (LO 14:45)
[Dinner]
17:00-21:30 (LO 21:15)
Sat./Sun./Holidays
[Lunch]
11:00-15:30 (LO 15:15)
[Dinner]
16:30-21:30 (LO 21:15) |
| Closed: |
None |
| URL: |
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/fl/en/
c063400/ |
◆Shintenchi
| TEL: |
078-391-0737 |
| Address: |
2F Tomasa Bldg., 2-13-7
Shimoyamate-dori,
Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
[Lunch] 11:30-15:00
[Dinner] 17:00-21:00 |
| Closed: |
None |
| URL: |
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/fl/en/
k574400/ |
RESTAURANTS SERVING HALAL FOOD
◆Aarti Kitano
Indian Restaurant
| TEL: |
078-222-8665 |
| Address: |
Hunter Building 1F, 2-14-13 Nakayamate-dori,Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
11:00～21:30（L.O.） |
| Closed: |
None |
HALAL FOOD SUPPLY
◆Kitano Store
| TEL/FAX: |
078-230-6860 |
| Address: |
Flower Bld.1F 3-3-3 Yamamoto Dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Open: |
10:00～20:00 |
| Closed: |
None |
◆Kobe Halal Food
For more information, please visit the following link featuring restaurants in the Sannomiya and Motomachi areas.
http://rds.gnavi.co.jp/fl/search/searchb.php?id=enU&ctgry=CTG000&area=AREAL3502
You may give a look at a guide brochure (PDF file) introducing various restaurants in Kobe.
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Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Himeji
Regional map of the Kansai area, including Kobe, Osaka and historical cities
 Osaka City, the second largest urban area in Japan, has been a leader in industry, economics, culture and entertainment.
Visitors will find both historical and modern sights here. You may visit Osaka Castle, Tennoji Temple and Sumiyoshitaisha Grand Shrine to experience the traditions of Japanese culture. Alternatively, to enjoy the modern life of Japan, go to the Kita-ku area, where theaters and designer brand shops vie for customers alongside sleek high-rise hotels, office buildings and department stores.
Osaka also has its own gourmet culture featuring a wide variety of dishes, from formal cuisine such as tea-ceremony dishes, shabu-shabu and Osaka-sushi to casual foods such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushi-katsu and more.
It is affectionately referred to as the "nation's kitchen." The following are just a few of the many restaurants available in the city. Osakans love to eat, and you will surely enjoy joining them!
Recommended Restaurants
Osaka (mainly local specialities)
“Kushiage” – Deep-fried meat, seafood and vegetables on skewers.
 
 
“Okonomiyaki” – thin, flat pancake cooked on a hot plate with bits of meat, seafood and chopped cabbage.
 Kyoto City, easily reached by direct train from Kobe or Osaka, was founded as "Heiankyo" in 794 A.D. and flourished as the capital of Japan for 1,000 years.
Even after the transfer of the capital to Tokyo with the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Kyoto maintained its position as Japan's cultural capital. It is home to numerous national treasures, historical buildings and traditional arts and crafts. Kyoto is known as the spiritual home of the Japanese, and it is often said that, without knowing Kyoto, one cannot grasp the true essence of Japan.
Kyoto has a rich and colorful history, with a unique blend of tradition, culture, and industry. It is a popular tourist destination not only with international visitors, but also with Japanese holidaymakers. Kyoto has traditional entertainment districts where one can still see real geisha in their gorgeous kimonos.
Kyoto is also known for its elegant cuisine that puts emphasis on seasonal delicacies. A popular dish is "Yudofu" or "boiled tofu," featuring a variety of vegetables and sometimes seafood, simmered together with tofu. Why not visit one of the restaurants listed below and enjoy dining along with sightseeing in Kyoto?
Recommended Restaurants
Kyoto
“Yudofu” – boiled Tofu, “Sukiyaki” – thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan, “Shabushabu” – thin slices of beef and vegetables parboiled in hot soup.
 
“Tempura” – Japanese style fritter: seafood and vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried just before serving.
 
 
 Nara City flourished as Japan’s most important political and cultural center from the Asuka period in the 6th century, when Buddhism came to Japan, to the Nara period in the 8th century. Nara is dotted with wooden structures such as Todaiji Temple, famous for its large statue of Buddha, and Yakushiji Temple, which are said to have been built with some of the finest techniques in the world,. Blending tranquil beauty with bold architecture, Nara is the place to experience a variety of wooden Buddhist temples, many classified as World Heritage Sites.
 Himeji
Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is widely considered Japan’s finest castle. Other attractions in Himeji, which is near Kobe, include the Engyo-ji Temple, where much of Tom Cruise's movie "The Last Samurai" was filmed, and Himeji Central Park, a safari park.
People also come to Himeji for its botanical gardens, aquarium, festivals and natural features such as Mount Seppiko.
More information will be available on this website regarding
optional tours to these cities, where you can view magnificent
temples, elegant gardens and experience for yourself the heart
of Japanese culture.
If you would like to learn more about travel in Japan, please visit the Links page for a list of reference websites on various aspects of Japan, such as Japanese culture, sightseeing and transportation.
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Japanese “teishoku” lunch specials: about JPY1,000 (USD10.00)
