Pizza Hut expands presence in Kobe with two new locations

Pizza Hut is expanding its presence in Kobe, Japan, with the opening of two new locations.

A new branch, the Kobe Motomachi store, opened on October 2, 2026, located near JR Motomachi Station and Kencho-mae Station. This location offers both delivery and takeout services. The chain is also introducing a new ‘Mala Tang Pizza’ in October, supervised by Shipo Mala Tang.

Additionally, a new Pizza Hut Kobe Sumiyoshi store is scheduled to open near JR Sumiyoshi Station. According to Google Maps information, the opening is expected around October 19, 2026. This new site is situated along Route 2, near the Tokyu Duel Ars Sumiyoshi station front.