Kobe
Full day in Kobe with a local
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
5.0
(35)
Full day in Kobe with a local
The Kobe Port Tower, sweeping coastlines, fresh alpine air and the weird and wonderful of Chinatown.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Spend a day with one of our hosts on a completely personalized experience of Kobe that will take you to the spots you have been dying to see
- See some of Kobe's most iconic attractions then dive off the beaten path and discover the weird, wacky and fun hidden spots
- Gain a unique insider’s perspective of the city as you explore with a host by your side
- Discover the highlights of the areas or neighborhoods that you explore. Insight is key!
- Eat and drink like a local as you pick up street food from a market or stop off at an authentic eatery
- Ask your host as many questions as you like about the city and all the other areas to explore, and exciting things to do during the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Kobe Tourist Information Center- The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information centerCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll spend the day with one of our local Kobe hosts and discover the true nature of the city. If nature happens to be your thing, you’re in luck - there’s plenty of it - the city is wedged between sweeping coastlines and vast mountain ranges after all.
But that is not all there is to Kobe and with one of our awesome hosts by your side, even the most famous sights like Ikuta Shrine and Kobe Port Tower will take on new and authentic characteristics. Today you are not a tourist but an explorer (Indiana Jones style) so grab that explorer hat (maybe leave the whip at home) and get ready for adventure!
You might want to discover one of Kobe's eclectic neighborhoods, explore the thriving Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street, and indulge in authentic cuisine while soaking up the vibe in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown.
Maybe you’ll discover hidden gems along the way, like the smaller shrines and historic streets that many visitors miss - but not you! Heads up - there are tons of weird, wacky, and fun places are hidden between the hotspots on your hit list that your host can’t wait to share with you.
You’ll have a blast together, we promise.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Lorelle
Apr 2025
Fun & interesting time
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Danny
Mar 2025
Rio, our guide was fabulous. He speaks perfect English. He lived in Ann Arbor MI for 9 years until he was 18. He picked us up at port and we went by local transportation. We saw some cool Kobe sights but best of all was Katani and synagogue where we spent about an hour with the rabbi and some. Congregants. A real rush while in Japan. Thanks Rio !⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Danny
Mar 2025
Rio was a great tour guide and we had a great time in Kyoto and really enjoyed seeing Kitani area and then he took us to see a synagogue where we spent an hour with the rabbi. It was such a rush to be there and we really enjoyed his personal comments And his worm nature.
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John
Feb 2025
Ask for the local experience. We skipped this history and temples since we’ve done so many this trip. Angelica took us to ma and pa shop to eat. We did the Photo Booth experience that girls like to do here. We ended the tour with a Kobe beef experience, pricey but very good and we were expecting it wasn’t going to be cheap.
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Clark
Jan 2025
Taiga was a great local tour guide and a great guy to spend time with! Would definitely recommend him and do it again next time!
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Shawn
Aug 2024
Angelica made sure we saw the real Kobe. We saw it from an observation deck. We went to Chinatown and sampled the street food. We went to a wonderful secondhand store and shopped until we dropped. We ended the day with a real Kobe beef meal. The day was perfect!
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