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Chinatown

南京町, nankinmachi

The original settlement of Chinese merchants. Today, it is rather touristy though it offers some "Japanized" versions of Chinese food such as pork buns (豚饅頭 buta-manjū, more often buta-man). Its architecture is still rather pleasant though.

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Minsei Chinese Restaurant
1-3-3 Motomachidori, Chuoku
Eat
Ryukaso
Chinese restaurant. Try the chicken.
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Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum
神戸華僑歴史博物館
A museum about the many Chinese merchants and tradespeople who settled in Kobe following the opening of the Port of Kobe to foreigners in 1868.
Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30Adults ¥300, seniors ¥200
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Kyu-kyoryuchi
旧居留地
This is where foreign consulates and trading companies built their offices. Several 19th-century buildings have been converted into restaurants and shops. Notable buildings include Chartered Square, once the Chartered Bank branch and the 15th Building (十五番館), once the American consulate. The area is also packed full of high-fashion boutiques such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Fendi.