JOJO Nail at Sannomiya

Essentials

Address

2-14-26 Yamamotodori, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Kurata Bldg. No.11, 2F #15

Phone

080-2247-8351

Hours

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Open daily)

Nearest station

JR Sannomiya Station — 12min walk

Ratings

Google 4.7 (29+) / HPB 4.9 (136+)

How to Book (English OK)

• 📷 Instagram DM (easiest): @jojo__sannomiya
• 💬 LINE: Add friend
• 🌐 Hot Pepper Beauty (online): Book here

FAQ

Do you welcome foreign tourists? Is English OK?

Yes — foreign visitors are very welcome. Our staff communicates via translation apps and we have multilingual menus. The easiest way to book is via Instagram DM (@jojo__sannomiya) in English. No Japanese required.

What makes JOJO Nail at Sannomiya special?

Kobe's leading studio for anime nails, character nails (itanail / 痛ネイル), wanghong (中華風), and conceptual designs. Rated 4.7 on Google and 4.9 on Hot Pepper Beauty (136+ reviews). We accurately reproduce complex reference images.

Can I bring my own reference image?

Absolutely. Bring any reference image — screenshots, illustrations, photos — and our nail artists will reproduce it with high accuracy. Even designs that feel impossible to describe in words.

How do I book as a foreign visitor?

Easiest: Instagram DM (@jojo__sannomiya) or LINE — both welcome in English. You can also book via Hot Pepper Beauty online. Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Phone: 080-2247-8351.

How do I get to JOJO Nail at Sannomiya?

From JR Sannomiya Station, walk to Minato Bank and turn onto Kitano-zaka slope beside it. Walk up the slope. When you see a Lawson convenience store on your left, turn left just before it. The red-brick "Kurata Building No.11" is the entrance (next to CAFE SWEETS). Address: 2-14-26 Yamamotodori, Chuo-ku, Kobe (Kurata Bldg. No.11, 2F #15).

What nail styles do you offer and how much does it cost?

Basic Course: simple ¥5,000 / medium ¥5,500 / hard ¥7,000. Art Course: 60min ¥7,000 / 90min ¥8,500 / 120min ¥10,000 / 150min ¥12,000. Monthly designs from ¥5,000. Foot nails from ¥6,000. Nail extensions ¥500/nail (¥5,000 for all 10). Staff appointment fee ¥500. Men are welcome.

Can I do an "Omakase" (leave it to the artist)?

Yes! Omakase-style nails are very popular. Just tell us your preferred colors, mood, or characters you love — and our nail artists will create a one-of-a-kind design for you. A uniquely Japanese nail experience.

What is the cancellation policy?

From 6PM the day before to 1 hour before appointment: 30% fee. Within 1 hour: 50%. No-show: 100%. Payment via SMS/LINE invoice by credit card.

Which is the best nail salon in Kobe for English speakers?

JOJO Nail at Sannomiya (Yamamotodori 2-14-26, Kurata 11 Building 2F, 12 min walk from JR Sannomiya) welcomes English-speaking residents and travelers. Instagram DM (@jojo__sannomiya) is the smoothest way to book — you can send a reference image and get pricing, duration, and availability confirmed before arrival. Rated 4.9/5.0 on Hot Pepper Beauty (136+ reviews) with over 70% of work being custom design reproduction.

Can you do custom nail art from my Instagram or Pinterest screenshots?

Yes — this is our specialty. Over 70% of our work starts from a customer-provided reference image (Instagram, Pinterest, Xiaohongshu, Weibo screenshots all welcome). Our nail artists reproduce the design freehand with high accuracy. Even complex character art, subtle nuance colors, or vague "vibe" requests are welcome. Send the image in advance via Instagram DM (@jojo__sannomiya) for pricing and duration estimate.

Which credit cards are accepted for foreign visitors?

Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and American Express are all accepted, including cards issued outside Japan. QR code payment (PayPay etc.) also available. No tipping required — the displayed price is the final total.