EAT LOCAL KOBE FARMSTAND (Kitanozaka)
Kobe, Japan · Operator: KOBE FARMERS MARKET / EAT LOCAL KOBE
Overview
A permanent shop that lets people experience the weekly EAT LOCAL KOBE Farmers Market every day. Open daily in Kobe's Kitanozaka, it sells local agricultural and marine products, processed goods, drinks and bread, with a cafe, serving as a standing hub for connecting producers and consumers.
Citizen participation
Residents can buy Kobe-grown produce, processed goods and bread on any day at the permanent shop rather than waiting for the weekend market, and taste local ingredients at the in-store cafe.
Operating model
A retail shop and cafe that makes the weekend farmers market permanent, run on sourcing from and selling for local producers.
Impact
It turns a weekend-only local-food venue into a year-round outlet, providing a hub for distributing Kobe produce and supporting local farmers.
Crops
- seasonal vegetables
- fruit
- processed foods
- bread
- beverages
Scale
北野坂にある常設の実店舗。毎日10:00〜18:30営業、カフェ併設
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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