Special concept: worth seeing for what it is
Motomachi Kissa
Kobe, Japan
Why it’s on the route
Motomachi Kissa is a small kissaten near Kobe's Motomachi Station, opened in 2009 by an owner who took over a space that had served as a coffee shop since the 1980s. The building, furniture and fittings were kept as they were, so the 18-seat room still feels Showa-era. Coffee is hand-poured, and the house favourite is a firm, old-style custard pudding with bitter caramel, served in a footed silver dish.
At a glance
| Address | 3 Chome-9-7 Kitanagasadori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0012, Japan |
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| Recognition | Tabelog Kissaten Hyakumeiten 2026 |
| Google rating | ★ 4.1 (343 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |