Shinkaichi

Shinkaichi is famous as “a town of entertainment” like Asakusa in Tokyo. We visit Shinkaichi theater which has more than 75-year history and enjoy a Taishu Engeki show.

The Shinkaichi theater

Taishu Engeki shares much common with Kabuki and characterized in its easy-to-follow performances. As some male actors play a female role, please give attention to their clothes and make-ups too. Enjoy a Taishu Engeki show at Shinkaichi theater.

Guided walking tour around a local market

This tour also takes you to Kobe Shinsen Ichiba (market), one of the largest markets in the west Japan. The market is also known as “Kobe’s kitchen” and there are about 500 stores such as fish merchants selling seafood freshly delivered from Kobe Central Wholesale Market and fresh vegetable shops. Enjoy strolling around the shopping street and have fun!

Experience Japanese Izakaya (casual tavern)

For lunch, we stop by Japanese cuisine restaurant where you can feel the local vibes. Local taverns where you can enjoy Japanese food culture such as Kappo Dairiki or Inakatei are available selectable.