Higashimon Street, in the heart of Sannomiya, is the pulsing centre of Kobe’s nightlife, a warren of narrow lanes packed with hundreds of bars, izakayas, clubs and restaurants. From tiny standing bars and characterful izakayas serving sake and small plates to lively clubs, it caters to every taste and keeps going late into the night. Buzzing and atmospheric, especially at weekends, it is the place to dive into the city’s after-dark scene and experience a genuine, energetic Japanese night out.