After a quick subway ride from Shin-Kobe to Sannomiya station I was in the bustling centre of Kobe.
HOPSTAND is only around 100m from the western end of Sannomiya subway station, but it felt like 1km as I trudged up and down the small streets as my GPS tried to get a fix. But get a fix I eventually did and was soon seated in the small bar called HOPSTAND.
Another hidden gem! A 10 minute walk south of Himeji Station is a small pub that has a great food and drink menu. It’s on the corner down the stairs.
Public House Hosanna, Himeji, Japan
First thing I want to say is that this is the most absolutely superb place to visit if you wish to sample sake.
Kokoromi is situated under the shinkansen lines at Himeji station, south east side.
Kokoromi, Himeji, Japan
BEER PUB Takumiya is a place you MUST go to.
It was my final night in Kyoto and I was looking for a good feed and better beer. Luckily I’d found mention of a great little gastropub about 10 minutes walk away.
BEER PUB Takumiya, Kyoto, Japan
I’d spent the morning doing a bit of sightseeing. First heading out to Fushimi Inari Taisha where I trudged up the mountain (I didn’t make it to the top) along with hoards of other people.
I then headed back to Kyoto station heading up Kyoto Tower for a bit of gander at the Kyoto area on high before finding somewhere for lunch.
Hub British Pub, Kyoto, Japan