[Hyogo Prefecture] Stylish Cafes! 19 Picks Including Spots in Kobe City

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Toriton Cafe in Kobe Kitano, Hyogo Prefecture, is a cafe you will see as you head up Kitanozaka.

Located at the top of a staircase, it has a hideaway feel. The calm space is said to be very comfortable and relaxing. From the counter seats, you can also look out at the scenery outside.

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The weekday-only, limited-quantity "TRITON Plate." This is a Western-style plate for adults packed with everything from Cold Appetizers to Hot Appetizers.

It comes with plenty of vegetables, and the moderate portion size makes it easy to enjoy. It also includes soup and dessert, so it feels very satisfying.

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One of the popular items at this shop is the "Premium Egg Baked Purin (Japanese custard pudding)." The purin itself is said to have a rich, outstanding flavor, with a firm texture as its hallmark.

It also comes with fresh cream and honey, letting you enjoy the pudding’s full, rich taste. The fresh cream is also well liked for its comforting sweetness.

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SCOOP is a hidden cafe tucked away in an alley between Nankinmachi in Hyogo and the Motomachi Shopping Street. You can enjoy spice curry and Homemade sweets.

Both the exterior and interior are said to have a stylish atmosphere. It is located very close to JR Motomachi Station, which makes it easy to visit.

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The "Weekly Curry & Spicy Green Curry" is a menu item that lets you compare the flavors as you eat.

The green curry comes with pakuchi (cilantro), and its refined heat is said to be delicious. The stylish assortment makes it enjoyable from the moment you see it.

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The popular dessert menu item purin (pudding) is said to be slightly firm, with a smooth texture you can really enjoy.

It has a classic flavor and is not too sweet. Reviews say it has a comforting taste.

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TOOTH TOOTH FISH IN THE FOREST is a seaside bakery cafe located in Meriken Park, a photogenic spot that represents Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture.

Inside the spacious glass walled cafe, the atmosphere changes throughout the day depending on how the sunlight comes in.

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This restaurant is popular for its all-you-can-eat homemade bread buffet at lunchtime. A wide variety is said to be laid out in the center of the dining room.

Each one is said to be delicately made and tasty. They also offer a good selection of limited-time menu items and a well-stocked kids' corner.

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The restaurant also offers a wide selection of pasta dishes. The portions are said to be just the right size, making it easy to enjoy plenty of bread.

The "Honjitsu Sengyo (today's fresh fish) roast and hotate chigai (young scallops), crustacean tomato sauce pasta" is said to be irresistibly good, with wonderfully chewy noodles. The seafood tomato cream sauce is also said to be excellent.

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Kobe Saito Coffee Ten is a cafe where you can enjoy authentic coffee brewed with a siphon. It is a conveniently located kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) right near the east ticket gate of Hankyu Oji Koen Station in Hyogo Prefecture.

Loved by locals, it is said to have an atmosphere that makes you want to stop by on a whim.

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This is the restaurant’s signature siphon-brewed "blended coffee." It has a slight acidity and a clean finish.

They also offer a wide range of coffees, including "Blue Mountain" and "Kilimanjaro."

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The cakes you choose from the showcase can also be enjoyed in the shop with coffee.

The "shortcake" is said to have fresh cream that is not too sweet, with a gentle flavor. It is popular for its smooth texture and light melt-in-your-mouth feel.

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Salon15 TOOTH TOOTH Kyu Kobe Kyoryuchi 15-bankan is a two-story cafe in Kobe, Hyogo, with a patisserie, tea boutique, and salon.

The Important Cultural Property Kyu Kobe Kyoryuchi 15-bankan is a colonial-style Western building, and it is also known for its charming interior.

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At lunchtime, you can enjoy the "meal and cake set."

From Appetizers to the main course, you can enjoy a full meal, then savor sweets and a drink. You can choose from several options for the main dish, sweets, and drink.

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Afternoon tea is also available in the evening. While sweets take center stage, you can also enjoy light bites such as croque monsieur and croissant sandwiches.

The paired teas come with free refills from a choice of five kinds. They are popular for letting you enjoy a range of different flavors.

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CAFFE PASCUCCI Sannomiya Ten is an Italian cafe facing a street in the heart of Kobe, Hyogo.

Nearby are Kobe Asahi Hall and Kobe Kokusai Kaikan, and people say it is easy to stop by between events. The interior is said to be clean and spacious.

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At lunch, they offer light meal options that come as a set with a drink and either soup or salad.

One of the main dishes, piadina, is said to have a crisp texture. It is a hearty regional dish from northern Italy, made by sandwiching fillings in a thin flatbread.

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The restaurant also offers a wide range of sweets that are perfect when you want to take a relaxing break.

The tiramisu comes in the standard coffee flavor and a pistachio flavor, and both are said to be delicious. It is not too sweet and goes well with cappuccino or latte.

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Kobe Monte Blanco, a specialty shop in Kitanozaka, Kobe, Hyogo, that focuses on mont blanc made with waguri (Japanese chestnuts).

It is known for its fresh looking exterior, with pure white walls and a crisp blue roof. From inside, with its white and light brown color scheme, you can look out over the beautiful scenery of Kitanozaka.

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The “kuri no mont blanc (chestnut Mont Blanc) and herbal tea set” can be enjoyed in the cafe. The Mont Blanc at this shop is said to be piped out right in front of you.

The plate-filling Mont Blanc cream is said to have a rich sweetness. The herbal tea is served in a pot.

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The Mont Blanc-inspired parfait menu includes a visually stunning item. The "Ichigo" features chestnut paste mixed with strawberry puree piped over ice cream.

The flat chestnut paste is said to give it a texture you will not find anywhere else.

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Pagot Kitano Ten is the second location of Pagot Yamagawa Ten, which is on Koikawa-suji in Motomachi, Hyogo. This cafe is popular for its Omurice and pasta.

The stylish interior has a natural and relaxing atmosphere.

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A specialty of this restaurant, the "chicken neck meat and Manganji togarashi (Manganji chili pepper) Gapao Omurice." The rice is neatly wrapped in egg, with a firm surface and a soft, fluffy inside.

The gapao is also said to be satisfyingly hearty. The Kyoto vegetable Manganji togarashi has a mildly spicy kick and a fresh taste that people really like.

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For sweets, the wide selection of cheesecakes is especially popular.

The "Madame JEANA no Cheesecake" is a dish with a nice salty kick from gorgonzola that pairs well with wine and other drinks. It is said to be tasty on its own, and adding honey lets you enjoy a different flavor as well.

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New York Garden Place hug, located near Rokkomichi Station on the JR Kobe Line, is a New York style cafe where you can enjoy international cuisine and sweets in a stylish space.

It is open only for lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays, but on other days it stays open at night as well, so you can also use it as a night cafe.

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This restaurant offers a wide variety of pasta dishes. The "Yaki Cheese no Tomato Zuppa" is a soup pasta with bacon, tomato, broccoli, and other ingredients.

It comes with plenty of soup and is said to be very satisfying. At lunch, it also comes with a salad and Danish pastry.

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The "Very Very Strawberry Danish" has a gorgeous look. It is said to taste amazing when enjoyed together with the Danish. The plate is filled with fruit, ice cream, and whipped cream.

The nicely browned Danish is said to have a crisp, light texture.

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NOSTA CAFE is the central cafe that serves as the face of Kobe Kitano Nosta in Kobe Kitano, Hyogo Prefecture. It features a spacious and relaxing setting created by renovating the former Kitano Elementary School.

It also has an open terrace with a great sense of openness.

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The shop’s signature item is the "NOSTA Pancake Sandwich." This sweet treat features fluffy chiffon cake-like batter with cream sandwiched inside.

The fresh cream is said to have a mild sweetness and an irresistibly milky taste.

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The "NOSTA Original Coffee" is said to offer an original blend created by one of Japan’s top baristas.

It is carefully made from beans roasted at the attached Kobe Kitano Baisenjo (Kobe Kitano Roastery). It has a clean taste with a pleasant level of bitterness.

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Rokumori, a cafe attached to a furniture store on the 1st floor of Kobe Fashion Mart, has a strong reputation in reviews as a place where you can enjoy good food and a comfortable time.

The spacious interior is bright, and the seats are roomy and comfortable. The space is said to have a soothing atmosphere with the warmth of wood.

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The "daily lunch set" is perfect for lunch. People say the stylish wooden one plate dish looks great.

One of the main choices is Hamburger Steak, and they say the sauce tastes excellent. You can choose either bread or rice, and the vegetables are said to come in a generous portion.

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The "Yokubari Sweets Set" is a menu that lets you freely combine a drink of your choice with three kinds of sweets.

One of the sweets you can choose, the "mini soft serve," is said to be rich and full-bodied. The "apple pie" is said to be tasty, with the aroma of apples and spices spreading nicely.

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Located on the second floor of Blue Mail HAT Kobe, NINOVAL COFFEE Blue Mail HAT Kobe Ten is a cafe near Hyogo Kenritsu Bijutsukan (Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art) where you can enjoy pancakes.

The spacious interior has earned praise as a comfortable place to relax and take your time.

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The shop's signature item is the Yume Miru Pancake. It comes with honey butter, and it is also good with the honey sauce available at the counter.

The pancakes are fluffy, and they are said to have a light texture that melts away the moment you put them in your mouth.

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"Coconut Sauce & Macadamia" is a menu item topped with plenty of lightly sweet coconut sauce.

The macadamia nut flakes add a rich accent of flavor, making it delicious.

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LANDSCAPE is a cafe located inside Himawari Garden Mall in Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

The interior has a calm feel, centered on wood and brick, with houseplants placed throughout. It also has a kids' space and terrace seating, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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At this shop, you can fully enjoy the pan buffet (bread buffet). Since each piece is small, people say it is easy to try many different kinds.

With a wide variety that includes savory breads perfect for a meal and sweet breads, you can really fill up and enjoy them.

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The "Garden Plate" is a limited-quantity one-plate menu. You can choose your main from several options.

Among them, the "Hamburger Steak" is an especially popular main dish. It is not only delicious, but also satisfying to eat. People say it is tender and juicy.

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Come Come is a cafe where you can enjoy body-friendly dishes centered on Japanese food, with a focus on organic ingredients and pesticide-free produce.

It is conveniently located near JR Ashiya Station, making it easy to visit. The interior is spacious and bright, with a casual atmosphere.

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The "seiro-mushi (steamed in a bamboo basket) lunch set" is available at lunch. For the main dish, you can choose from Chami-ton pork belly, Mitsuse-dori (brand chicken from Saga), or akauo (redfish).

Mitsuse-dori, developed in Saga Prefecture, is said to be light and easy to enjoy with moshio (seaweed salt) and ponzu sauce. It also comes with a generous assortment of colorful vegetables.

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The “sake to oba no seiro gohan (steamed rice with salmon and perilla leaf)” is a beautifully colorful dish, with flaked salmon spread over the rice and oba (perilla leaf) added on top.

The simple flavor of the generous portion of salmon is said to pair very well with the accent of the oba.

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Kohiiya Wacca is a cafe in Nikaimachi Shotengai (Nikaimachi shopping street), making it easy to stop by during a walk around Himeji.

The cafe has a natural retro and calm atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to spend time. It is also easy to visit on your own.

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For lunch, set menus are available. The main dish changes daily, with options like chicken Kara-age and chicken cutlet.

The chicken cutlet is said to be piping hot and tender. It also goes perfectly with the thick sauce poured over it.

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They also have sweets that are perfect when you want to take a relaxing break. The gateau chocolat in the photo is said to be one of this shop's standard desserts.

The sliced fruit served alongside it makes the dish colorful. The cake is moist, yet it also has a firm texture.

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Nojima Scuola, a multipurpose sightseeing facility renovated from an elementary school, is in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Café Scuola is a cafe on the first floor where you can enjoy the view.

The terrace seats are spaced well apart, and the inside still keeps a bit of the elementary school atmosphere.

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With the "Lunch Set," you can choose your main dish, while salad, pizza, and more are served buffet style. It is popular because you can get plenty of vegetables.

The "Bolognese" is said to be irresistible, with pasta that has a satisfyingly chewy texture. The hearty chunks of meat make it very filling.

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At cafe time, you can enjoy not only drinks such as coffee, but also sweets.

The "cheesecake" has a rich, full flavor, and they also seem to offer "gateau chocolat" and "chiffon cake." All of them are said to be homemade.

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Mauliola is a cafe about a 3-minute walk from Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station in Hyogo, where you can enjoy Hawaiian-style cuisine.

The interior also has a Hawaiian feel, with a calm wood-toned atmosphere.

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The popular "acai bowl" by word of mouth is a healthy dessert menu item made without sugar.

It comes topped with plenty of fresh fruit and coconut, and gets great reviews for its taste. If you want a little more sweetness, you can add honey.

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This shop offers a wide range of hot dogs, and every one is very filling. They even say it is the hardest hot dog to eat in Japan.

The "Original Hot Dog" is said to be a highly satisfying item, piled generously with cabbage, onions, pickles, and more.

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Tea Room Emerald is a coffee shop in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture. This British-style cafe takes pride in its antique furniture imported from the UK.

It has a cozy atmosphere where you can relax over a meal and conversation. It is said to be a well-loved local favorite.

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The “Afternoon Tea Set” features a gorgeous spread of carefully Homemade sweets and sandwiches. You can order it even if you're dining alone.

The sandwiches are said to be so tasty that you can tell the vegetables and bread are fresh. It also comes with plenty of fruit, and people say the balance is great.

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The "Mixed Scone" lets you enjoy plain and blueberry scones. People say the dough is moist, light, and fragrant. You can try their homemade scones.

They are also said to taste great topped with whipped cream or blueberry sauce.

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Rebirth Village, a natural market and natural cafe, is a cafe that focuses on additive-free ingredients. It is located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is said to be a cute little shop set in a residential neighborhood.

Inside the spacious cafe, shelves are lined with health-conscious foods, and you can buy them as well.

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The "Cremia Purin," topped with a langue de chat cone, stands out with its cute look. The langue de chat is crisp and tasty, too.

The rich soft serve goes perfectly with the slightly bitter caramel and pudding flavors.

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The shop’s popular menu item is the “Ichigo no Shokora Gurasu Parfait.” It uses Yao-chan Ichigo (Yao-chan strawberries) grown with reduced pesticides, and the strawberries themselves are said to be very good.

At the bottom, it apparently contains jam and yogurt.