Published date: January 28, 2025
The Best Hotel Close to Nankinmachi.
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Experience of the stay
A hotel adjacent to the Nagata Gate of Motomachi Nankinmachi. You check in at the second-floor reception using a machine that issues your room card, and head directly to the lounge.
This lounge is open to guests from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., allowing you to enjoy a drink while checking your smartphone.
The compact rooms do not have bottled drinks, but you can use the water dispensers available on each floor.
The toilet and sink are combined, and there is no bathtub, but you can fully enjoy a shower with hand and rain showerheads, plus a body shower with adjustable angles.
The buffet-style “Smiling Breakfast” is available from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for 1,500 yen.
They even provide freshly made omelets at the egg station. With the comfort breakfast now charging a fee, the lounge's comfort takes the crown.
Experiences during the trip
It has been 30 years since then. I wanted to participate in the "1.17 Hills of the Great Hanshin Earthquake" gathering and made my way to Kobe in time for the re-lighting.
I also visited Higashi Yuuenchi and Shin-Nagata Station, where I witnessed the lighting event.
Nankinmachi is decorated with large lanterns of the firebird, lion, and peach tree for the Spring Festival from January 29 to February 2.
Among the rows of Chinese restaurants, you naturally head towards the long-established "Minsyou".
You must try their specialty, the squid tempura.
I also plan to visit the "Kobe Luminaire" starting on the 24th.