Kobe Dining

When it comes to food, Kobe isn’t just famous for beef. It has also gained a reputation as the “city of sweets,” which is excellent news for those with a sweet tooth. You can find many chocolate shops, confectioners, patisseries, and bakeries all across the city, selling both western and Japanese goodies. Here is a selection of places worth visiting for either an accompaniment to a cup of coffee or a bag of treats to take away. Juchheim As the name might suggest, this is a confectioner with German roots. Carl Juchheim opened the store following his success in Tokyo in 1919. Based in Minatojima in Kobe’s Chuo ward, Juchheim is famous for its Baumkuchen, a German cake that is very popular across Japan. There is also a teahouse on the second floor if you’d like to sit in and savor your dessert purchases over a brew. Website: https://www.juchheim.co.jp/ Konigskrone Another German establishment well worth a visit, Konigskrone means “king’s crown” in German, and this patisserie sells an array of baked goods fit for a king. Located in Miyukidori in the Chuo ward, the store was opened in 1977 and differs from many other sweet stores in Kobe in that…