Kobe Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
8 hours with a host
Private and personalized experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Overview

It's impossible to see all Kobe's must-sees in a day! The important thing is that you get to experience the highlights that are unmissable to you so hand your bucket-list over to one of our hosts and get exploring! Whether you want to explore iconic monuments, check out the scenic gardens and beautiful waterfalls or sink your teeth into the famous Kobe beef- the choice is yours. From leisurely strolls along the Maiko Marine Promenade to hikes up Mount Rokko and food sampling in Kobe Motomachi- aka the street of shopping- adventure awaits. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

Kobe Tourist Information Center
8 Chome-1 Kumoidori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0096, Japan

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(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

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Itinerary

Kobe Harborland (Pass By)

Shopping and entertainment district between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront of Kobe’s port area. The district offers a large selection of shops and cafes; the perfect spot to start your jam-packed day with a typical Kobe’s breakfast. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi (Pass By)

Developed by Chinese merchants who settled in Kobe in 1868, this is a popular and shopping and dining district. Packed with shops, restaurants and food stands, you can try popular street gourmet, such as steamed buns, ramen, tapioca drinks and various other Japanized-Chinese dishes. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park (Pass By)

In this facility, you will learn about the real circumstances of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kitano Ijinkan-gai (Pass By)

When touring Kobe, visiting Kitano area, the old foreign settlement quarter, is a must.  Its history dates back to the opening of Kobe Port (1868) to foreign trade. At the time foreigners could only live in designated areas where they could rent houses and in Kobe that area was Kitano. There are around 20 old Western-style buildings open to the public, seeing them all would be a daunting task, but your local host will hand-pick for you the most suggestive ones. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Ikuta Shrine (Pass By)

What better spot than to learn more about Japanese religion and cultural heritage than Ikuta shrine whose history stretches back more than 1800 years ago? IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (Pass By)

Nunobiki Falls is considered one of the Three Greatest Divine Waterfalls in Japan, so it might be hard to believe that such a famous waterfall is only a 15-minute hike away from Shin-Kobe Station! Up the hill from this great waterfall is the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, with 200 species and 75,000 seasonal flowers and herb plants bloom throughout the year! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Mt. Rokko (Pass By)

Amble up (or take a cable car) to the top of Mount Rokko, where you can enjoy the so-called “10 Million-dollar” view above the city and Kobe Bay. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Wonderful Himeji experience

Published on Oct, 2024

During a cruise stop in Kobe, I arranged a tour and met our guide, Kyoko, after a short taxi ride from the cruise terminal. Because we had previously been to Kobe, Kyoko adjusted our itinerary, and instead we made a trip to Himeji. What a wonder decision that was by Kyoko. During the train ride to Himeji, and throughout the day, Kyoko showed herself to be an extraordinarily knowledgeable and attentive guide, and she definitely catered to our interests. The highlight and most memorable site was definitely the Himeji Castle. We plan to return to Japan next October, and I would not hesitate to book another tour with this company, hopefully with Kyoko as our guide again.

Exploring Kobe

Published on Dec, 2023

Michelle was wonderful and fun. We were lucky to have her as she was born and raised in Kobe. We were travelers not tourists. She took around Kobe where only the locals went which was great. Thank you Michelle!

Great tour of Kobe

Published on Apr, 2023

You get to experience the city with a local that provides a lot of special kowledge of the city. Our tour guide, Michelle, was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and know the city well.

Best Kobe Tour

Published on Apr, 2023

Our guide Tiagar was full of great knowledge. Friendly and Funny. We tried best Kobe Beef meal. Highly recommend