Kobe is a city that blends the charm of a port town with a variety of specialized stores that appeal to camera enthusiasts. From retro cameras that capture the warmth of film to high-spec latest digital equipment, these stores offer a wide range of unique products.
Each store provides its own unique services and a rich lineup of products, satisfying both beginners and professionals. Here, we introduce six recommended camera shops in Kobe.
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Katsumi-do Camera
Offering a wide selection from digital cameras to classic film cameras, lenses, and accessories from various manufacturers. They also offer high-value purchases of unwanted cameras and lenses.
- Location: 2-5-10 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0022
- Nearest Station: About 5 minutes on foot from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station
- Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:30, Sat/Sun/Holidays 10:00–19:00
Naniwa Camera Kobe Motomachi Store
Not only new cameras and lenses but also a wide range of used cameras from classic to the latest digital models. They also offer purchase services.
- Location: 1-4-18 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0022 Shin Motomachi Building 2F
- Nearest Station: About 3 minutes on foot from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station
- Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00–20:00, Sun/Holidays 10:00–19:00
Kitamura Camera Kobe Marui Used Purchase Center
Offering sales and purchases of digital cameras and SLRs, as well as photo-related services such as New Year's card printing and ID photos.
- Location: 1-7-2 Sannomiya, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0021
- Nearest Station: About 2 minutes on foot from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Business Hours: 11:00–20:00, Sun/Holidays 10:30–20:00
Shirai Camera
Offering a wide range from digital to film cameras, with a particularly rich selection of films and accessories. Used products are in good condition, and online purchases are also available.
- Location: 3-5-15 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0001
- Nearest Station: About 4 minutes on foot from Hankyu Sannomiya Station
- Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:00, Sun/Holidays 10:00–18:30
Kobe Camera Main Store
Offering a wide range from retro film cameras to current models. A large number of cameras are displayed, with many hidden gems. They also provide film development services.
- Location: 6-1-1 Ohashi-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 653-0037 Asta Plaza West 1F
- Nearest Station: About 5 minutes on foot from JR Shin-Nagata Station
- Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:00, Sun/Holidays 10:00–18:30
Sofmap Kobe Harborland Store
Featuring a wide range of used products centered on digital cameras, in collaboration with Sofmap's used specialty site "Recolle!". They handle both new and used products and offer purchase services.
- Location: 1-7-2 Higashikawasakicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044 umie NORTH MALL 6F
- Nearest Station: About 5 minutes on foot from JR Kobe Station
- Business Hours: Weekdays/Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:00–20:00
