Kobe's Shoe Town Factory Shop

Nagata Ward in Kobe is Japan's premier shoe production center, where approximately 70% of the nation's shoes are manufactured. Factory shops here offer leather shoes and sneakers handcrafted by skilled artisans at direct manufacturer prices. Some shops also offer custom shoemaking, where you can have a pair tailored to your foot shape. Combined with a visit to the shoe museum, you can experience Kobe's rich shoe culture.