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Kobe Kitano Nosta
Enjoy Kobe cuisine in a nostalgic space renovated from a former elementary school.
Located north of central Kobe, the Kitano area is home to many historic buildings, led by the Ijinkan district. In one corner of this charming, international-feeling neighborhood, a popular stop for Kobe sightseeing, Kobe Kitano Nosta is a dining complex where visitors can enjoy Kobe cuisine, opened in November 2024.
The building was constructed in 1931 and renovated from the former Kitano Elementary School, which is now closed. With chandeliers, stained glass, and other pieces from its school days still found throughout, the space has a nostalgic atmosphere.
NOSTA CAFE, located in the center of the first floor, serves its signature pancake sandwiches, sweets made by an in-house pastry chef, and more than 50 kinds of drinks. Kitano Grill＆Bar, a dining restaurant that occupies the entire second floor, is known for its vegetable buffet with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and grilled dishes made with Kobe ingredients. Other appealing shops, including a sweets shop, bakery, and sake shop, come together here, making it a great place to enjoy carefully crafted local flavors.
Highlights
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A dining and shopping complex in Kobe Kitano.
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Renovated from the school building of a closed elementary school.
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Home to cafés, restaurants, sweets shops, and other spots where you can enjoy Kobe cuisine.
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Easy to stop by while sightseeing in Kitano, including the Ijinkan district.
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Uses the former Kitano Elementary School building
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NOSTA CAFE, also popular for its open terrace
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Kitano Grill＆Bar, a vegetable buffet where you can enjoy more than 50 kinds of fresh vegetables
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LE CHOCOLAT DE H, a chocolate brand by a world-renowned pastry chef
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Visit Nada Gogo SAKE VILLAGE to find sake from Nada
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Kobe pork cutlet curry, limited to 10 servings per day, is a popular menu item at Kitano Curry
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Kobe Kitano Roastery, where you can enjoy carefully hand-dripped coffee
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Mariage de Farine, popular for its wide variety of breads
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NOSTA SWEETS offers stylish sweets with a Kobe feel
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Free Wi-Fi is available at NOSTA CAFE on the first floor.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there are not.
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Are there smoking areas?
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There is an outdoor smoking area on the premises.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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The Kitano Ijinkan area is a 5-minute walk away, Sorakuen Garden is within a 5-minute walk, Kobe Muslim Mosque is a 2-minute walk away, and Ikuta Shrine is a 5-minute walk away.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 神戸北野ノスタ
- Postal Code
- 650-0004
- Address
- 3-17-1 Nakayamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
- Phone
- 078-891-6442
- Closed on
- New Year holidays
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Access
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1）8-minute walk from Kenchomae Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line
2）12-minute walk from Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station on various lines - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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