Koba
French in Motomachi & Harborland Area, Hyogo, 3 min walk from Minatomotomachi Station
Our analysis
- 41%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 41% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and lower than that of 46% of its French restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 9 of the 28 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
French restaurants in Motomachi & Harborland Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Coeur Kobe | — | ¥18,500 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Restaurant Soraku | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kenchōmae | Wed |
| Brasserie L'Ardoise | — | ¥10,300 | ¥5,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae | Mon |
| Teppanyaki Sazanka | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Riviere Carre | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kenchōmae | Mon |
| Koba | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Koba
- Call 070-9006-4339 (+81-70-9006-4339 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kobe & Hyogo.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Opened | July 2021 |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Minatomotomachi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Motomachi: 5 min · Tachibana: 7 min
- Leave Minatomotomachi Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right onto Kobe Motomachi Commercial District and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at hokodo coffee and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Motomachi Kita-dori and walk 30 m.
Koba is on your left.
On your left
Show this to a taxi driver
兵庫県神戸市中央区元町通3-14-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-14-4 Motomachidori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Minato Motomachi Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown), 290 m, about 5 min walk
- Meriken Park, 780 m, about 13 min walk
- Kobe Harborland, 1.0 km, about 17 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kobe, 570 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koba cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
Can I bring children to Koba?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Koba?
Minatomotomachi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Tachibana Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.