One of the more modern and big Shotengais around. Sannomiya offers a variety of shops and cafes for all walks of life. definitely a must visit. stroll through to discover local gems.

A typical Japanese shopping mall. There is nothing special about this place which is great for shoppers. Lots of local people so most shops are reasonably price and many have sales. It is not touristy so many of the shops are common brand names. For...More

The Center Gai runs all the way from Sannomiya to Motomachi. With the crazy heat in these days, it is a great escape from the sun as it is shielded by a roof. On weekends and public holidays however, it also gets crowded as everyone...More

Way better than an American mall. You can buy top end - but not international luxury brands. New, discount and second hand hidden away down flights of stairs. More than a mall, this is a 2-3 km complex of streets that have been roofed and...More

A large shopping precinct, with a huge variety of shops, especially sweet shops, specializing in desserts from Kobe. Fashion shops were also in large numbers

A great variety of shops and restaurants are to be found in this long, covered, shopping street. This is a good place to stroll, snack and shop - especially on a rainy day!

This covered shopping street is great if you want to get regular every day items, but we could not find any souvenir type shops here. Lots of variety though, you will likely find what you are looking for.