Enka songs about Kobe: a collection of famous tracks celebrating the city's port and streets

Kobe City, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, has long flourished as a port town and is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Perhaps because of that stylish image, Kobe becomes picturesque when depicted in song lyrics, making the stories woven there shine even brighter.

In this article, we’ll introduce classic enka masterpieces that sing of the city of Kobe.

Each song captures different stories and emotions, so be sure to read the lyrics as you listen.

Playlist

Enka songs about Kobe: a collection of famous tracks celebrating the city's port and streets
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	And, KobeMaekawa Kiyoshi		The signature song of Kiyoshi Maekawa, who is famous for his motionless singing style...
2	Memories of KobeSugi Ryōtarō		Sugihiro Ryōtarō’s moving song depicting the scenery of Kobe
3	Yugiri PortMori Konomi		Singing of a bittersweet love in a foggy harbor town
4	Shimotsui Otaki Madakana BridgeNakamura Mitsuko		An enka song about a geisha’s love in a Kitamaebune port town
5	Even if we part… KobeHama Hiroya		Affection and melancholy of farewell painted at Kobe Port
6	Tsugaru Kaze PortTakemura Kozue		Kozue Takemura’s passionate enka with a strong rock flavor
7	Osaka RainMikado Tadaji		An enka song set against the backdrop of Osaka’s atmosphere
8	Yokohama SilhouetteNagayama Yōko		A kayōkyoku song that overlays feelings of love onto the night view of Yokohama
9	Shigure Moon in KinosakiŌe Yutaka		An enka song set in Kinosaki Onsen that laments lingering attachment after a farewell.
10	Itako LullabyMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako's song 'Itako Scenery'
11	Kunisaki PeninsulaMatsumae Hiroko		A lyrical enka of the Kunisaki Peninsula sung by Hiroko Matsumae
12	The northern city, HakodateKitagawa Daisuke		Expressing a port town love story in Showa-era kayōkyoku
13	Still in YokohamaKadamatsu Miyuki		Miyuki Kadomatsu sings of love in Yokohama
14	Fishermen’s Fire Love SongMatsumae Hiroko		Masumae Hiroko 55th Debut Anniversary Song
15	~Yaizu Black Hanpen~ Black Hanpen OndoMinato Hachirō & Chigusa Kaori		A song themed around kuro-hampen (black fish cake)
16	Otaru CanalMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s vocal ability was reappraised at the Otaru Canal.