Kobe is a port city with a great atmosphere of commerce and adventure. Even if you're not interested in blowing your holiday budget on fine leather goods and vintage gold watches, you ought to check out two famous shopping areas that lie at the heart of Kobe: Center-Gai Street and Koka-Shita.
Center-Gai Street is a covered shopping arcade that stretches for several blocks. It features an eclectic mix of stores and eateries for the young and old, and makes a great walk in any weather. Some of the best shoe stores in Kansai are located on this strip. Also on this street is an official Yamaha store, which may be of interest to musicians.
Koka-Shita is another long stretch of retail shops, but lies completely under the JR Kobe rail line. Compared to Center-Gai, this walkway is narrow, cramped and offers many interesting shops that cater to special interests. There are also quite a few second hand shops to peruse.
Both shopping areas run from JR Sannomiya Station to Motomachi Station. Whereas Koka-shita lies directly under this train route, Center-Gai Street runs parallel but to the south of this rail line.
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