Situated down a small side street off the Motomachi shopping arcade is Mama’s Selection Motomachi Cake, a local family-owned business that has been established in Kobe for over 70 years.
This cake shop is very popular with locals and tourists. Part of the store’s success lies in the reasonable pricing, with many of the delicious sweet offerings only costing around ¥300. The shop has a relaxing atmosphere and modern décor. There is also a generous-sized indoor seating area along with a few outdoor tables and chairs – ideal for people watching.
The store’s most famous and popular cake is the Zakuro, a fluffy sponge cake made from egg yolks. It is filled with cream and topped with a strawberry and healthy dusting of powdered sugar. Another delicious recommendation is the St Marc, a mouth-watering chocolate and whipped-cream cake.

Details
Open: Open: 8:30am–7pm
Price Range: ¥300–¥1,500
Access: Motomachi Stn, 10-min walk
Telephone: 078-341-6983
English menu? yes
Wheelchair Access? yes
Is Kansai Scene available here? yes
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Address
5-5-1 Motomachi-dori, Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken