Kobe : Customizable Private Tour w/ Local Student Guide

4.9 (91 reviews) Kobe, Japan
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

【Overview】
Discover Kobe in 4 hours with Local Student Guide!
Every tour includes Kobe’s two iconic landmarks—Ikuta Shrine and Nankinmachi (Chinatown).

【Customize your Tour】
You can personalize the rest of your trip by picking your favorite stop from the options below:
①Higashiyama Market
(1 hr / Local Food & Culture) – Bustling market with street eats.
②Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
(1.5 hrs / Sake Tasting) - Historic brewery in Japan's top sake district.
③Kitano ljinkan-gai
(1.5-2 hrs / History) - Charming 19th-century Western mansions.
④Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
(2 hrs /Nature & View) - Scenic cable car and panoramic harbor views.
⑤Guide’s favorite restaurant or cafe (1 hr) - Experience it like a local person from the local perspective.

⚠️【Important Note】
We will message you after booking to confirm your choices and meal preference.
If we do not receive a reply, the tour will default to: Ikuta Shrine, Chinatown, Higashiyama Market, and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery.

What's included

  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area
  • Customizable tour for your preference with 2-3 spots in Kobe
  • Trained Student Guide speaking in English
  • Food & Drink (Optional)
  • Attraction Fee & Transportation (Optional, depends on where you go)
  • Private transportation
  • Guide's transportation & entrance fees(Optional: depends on the itinerary)

What to expect

  1. Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
    20m
    (Fixed Stop · Approx. 20mins)
    Stroll through western Japan’s premier Chinatown, famous for vibrant street vendors and KOBE BEEF Skewer.
  2. Ikuta-Jinja Shrine
    30m
    (Fixed Stop · Approx. 30 mins)
    Step into one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, tucked right in the heart of downtown Kobe ; Learning the Japanese religion and cultures from the guide.
  3. 1h
    (Optional・Approx. 1 hour)
    Kobe's vibrant kitchen, packed with street food and authentic local life ; which you can’t feel and experience easily in the rest of Japan.
  4. 1h 30m
    (Optional・Approx. 1.5 hrs) – Traditional brewing history and tasting in Kobe ; Japan's top sake district.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Meeting point

The guide can pick you up on the 3rd floor at Kobe port terminal.

End point
End point

The guide can pick you up on the 3rd floor at Kobe port terminal.

Pickup details

This private tour is a 4-hour walking experience. Please be aware that it does not include a private vehicle. To move between locations, we may use public transportation or local taxis. After your reservation is confirmed, your guide will provide details regarding the exact transportation costs. Please have Japanese yen ready for these expenses.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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