If you are a shopaholic on a budget, skip the luxury brand names in Mitsukoshi. Go straight to the narrow corridors of Rio Sannomiya.
Planning a trip to Kobe? Book your hotel near Sannomiya Station for the easiest access to Rio Sannomiya. Check train times from Osaka (JR Special Rapid: 25 minutes) or Kyoto (50 minutes) before you go. rio sannomiya
Despite the neon lights and late hours, Sannomiya is statistically one of the safest entertainment districts in the world. The police patrol frequently, and violent crime is virtually non-existent. The most common crime is bicycle theft or drunk salarymen sleeping in the gutters (they are harmless). Solo female travelers frequent Rio Sannomiya without issue, though it is wise to stay on the main lit streets. If you are a shopaholic on a budget,