Must-see nightlife in Kōbe

  • Sake Yashiro

    Kōbe

    This standing bar has a daunting selection of 90 kinds of sake, including about 50 from local brewers, on its (Japanese-only) menu. Anticipating your…

  • Starbucks Ijinkan

    Kōbe

    A big chain wouldn't normally be worth listing, but this Starbucks is different: it's housed in a beautifully preserved former ijinkan (foreigners' house)…

  • Izn't

    Kōbe

    This large and lively bar draws an international crowd with a rotation of salsa dancing, live bands, open-mic events, acoustic nights and sport broadcasts…

  • Bar Ashibe

    Kōbe

    With a hushed atmosphere and no menu, this is the kind of bar that feels intimidating to enter – but actually the staff are welcoming, speak some English…

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