Kobe

Half day in Kobe with a local

Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 4.9 (45)

Half day in Kobe with a local

A 3rd-century Shinto shrine, exquisitely marbled Kobe beef and unusually themed pet cafes.

If you only have one day to spend in Kobe, consider buying a pass for the City Loop bus that hits all of the major tourist sites

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Spend half a day with your host on a personalized experience of Kobe that takes you to the places you'd most like to see, the only requirement is that you bring a smile
See some of Kobe's iconic attractions but also discover a few less touristy spots - there’s a secret or two in store for you!
Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood that you explore all through the eyes of your host - a local
See a side to Kobe that you won’t find in a guidebook - they’re heavy anyway, no one wants to carry that around with them
Get tips from your host and ask any questions you have about exploring the city

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

4 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalized experience

4 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 center

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What you’ll do

Discovering a new city is exciting, but it's even more fun when you get to do it with a friend by your side. That’s exactly how it will feel as you delve into the heart of the city with one of our local Kobe hosts.

Here you will find the Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines that dates back to the 3rd century. Feeling energetic? Grab your hiking boots and amble up Mount Rokko, where you can take in the panoramic views over the port. And don't worry, if your legs can't carry you any further there are cable cars to hitch a lift on. Phew.

Venture beyond Mount Rokko and you will come across the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen, but if that is not your vibe you could always explore a specific neighborhood you’ve been dying to see or immerse yourself in the city’s exciting food culture.

Sunny out? A walk alongside the seafront will leave you refreshed and it will also provide the perfect backdrop for the best IG snaps! Kobe is a hive of activity and while you may not be able to experience it all in half a day, your host will help you plug into its pulse.

From fine dining to downtown shopping, pet cafes as well as its famous seafront and beautiful scenery, we all have an idea of how we would like to spend our time in a city, and our hosts can’t wait to experience it with you.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Patricia, Mar 2025

Hamu was fabulous! Wonderful English and knows the area really well. She very much loves what she does as she has so much history and cultural knowledge of the area.

Tom, Mar 2025

Rio was great even though he said that I was his first tour it certainly didn’t seem like it. Rio had a wealth of knowledge and I felt like a “local “ walking the streets of Kobe with Rio. I even learned a little Japanese along the way. I highly recommend Rio for anyone seeking to learn more about Kobe and to find hidden treasures of the city

Rosalyn, Mar 2025

There was confusion as to who was giving the tour - Taiga with whom I had been communicating via email prior to starting the trip to Japan or Ryan who became our guide as of the day before the tour. I had asked for a meet at the ship pier and wires crossed -we went to meet Ryan per his request and he, unbeknownst to us, went to the the ship. Eventually we got together and had a fabulous tour! Ryan was flexible, and personable and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.

Dave, Jan 2025

Excellent custom 1:1 half-day walking tour of Kobe with a great guide who read my input and already had an ideal tour in mind from what I said I was interested in when filling out the questionnaire, but also had options along the way to modify if desired. It was truly unscripted and I got to see everything I was hoping to, along with a couple cool things I would have never found on my own. Great conversation and lots of clear explanations with historical context. Had a great time, highly recommend.

Dave, Jan 2025

Excellent custom 1:1 half-day walking tour of Kobe with a great guide (Ryan) who read my input and already had a great tour in mind based on my questionnaire, but also had options along the way to modify if desired. It was truly unscripted and I got to see everything I was hoping to, along with a couple cool things I would have never found on my own. Great conversation and lots of clear explanations with historical context. Had a great time and would highly recommend to others.

Leanne, Nov 2024

Everything was perfect and a delightful day in every way.

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