Dishes from one of Kyoto's hardest-to-book restaurants, served with Kobe's harbor lights. On Sunday, November 29, 2026, Kobe Sea Bus's "boh boh KOBE" holds "Niku Ryori Kanae Cruise: Exquisite Meat Dishes on boh boh KOBE," a collaboration with the Kyoto meat kappo restaurant "Niku Ryori Kanae." It is the fourth edition, and the one-night cruise is limited to 40 guests.
Siblings on board, finishing each dish right in front of you
"Niku Ryori Kanae" is a kappo-style restaurant (a counter where the chef cooks in front of you) that draws out the flavor of meat, mainly premium domestic Japanese Black beef, through raw cuts, thinly sliced meat and delicately timed cooking. It is run by the brother-and-sister pair of owner-chef Ryosuke Kitaguchi and proprietress Kanae, and fans visit from all over Japan.
On the day, both come aboard and cook live in front of guests. Cold dishes are served cold and warm dishes warm, one plate at a time. The menu is made just for this night, with meat seared on board and dishes using Kyoto specialties.
Photo: Hayakoma Unyu (from the 2025 event)
The photos are from the 2025 event, and the menu may change. For anyone who struggles to get a table at the restaurant, this is a chance to try its cooking in Kobe in one evening.
Sake aged in the Minatogawa Tunnel: "隧-ZUI-"
The other star is the sake "隧-ZUI- (Zui)." The Minatogawa Tunnel, a historic Kobe landmark completed in 1901, stays at about 15°C all year round. It works as a natural cellar where the sake ages quietly.
- "隧 ZUI 2026 丙午 Ver.": the 7th edition, aged about 180 days. Soft on the palate, with mellow umami and a fruity character
- "隧 ZUI SAKE 2020 子 Aged 5 years old" kimoto junmai: aged 5 years. Rich rice umami with the strong acidity typical of kimoto brewing
- "隧 ZUI SAKE 2020 子 Aged 6 years old" junmai ginjo: aged 6 years. Elegant, showy aroma and a smooth texture
Photo: Hayakoma Unyu
Kyoto's meat culture, Nada's sake brewing, and Kobe's history and climate come together in what the organizers call the "Hyogo × Kyoto terroir." Drinks cost extra, so choosing a glass to go with the courses is part of the fun.
About Kobe Sea Bus boh boh KOBE
The ship cruises around Kobe Port, with views of the Kobe cityscape, a submarine, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and the Rokko mountain range from Mt. Hachibuse to Mt. Kabutoyama. It also runs near the runway of Kobe Airport, so you can see planes take off and land up close.
Event details
- Date and time: Sunday, November 29, 2026. 16:00 check-in opens, 16:45 boarding, 17:00 dinner begins, 17:30 departure, 19:30 return to port, 20:00 end (the schedule may change)
- Price: ¥33,000 (tax included). Includes boarding fee and meal. Drinks are extra
- Capacity: 40 guests (first come, first served; booking closes when full)
- Venue: Kobe Sea Bus boh boh KOBE (board at Berth 5, Naka-Tottei Central Terminal), in front of "Kamomeria," 7-1 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
- Access: about 15 minutes on foot from JR Motomachi Station, or about 13 minutes from JR Kobe Station
- Reservations and inquiries: Kobe Sea Bus, 0120-370-764 (9:00–18:00), or online booking
