Kobe
Must see Kobe with a local
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
5.0
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Must see Kobe with a local
Mount Rokko, glass bottomed bridges and strolls along the Maiko Marine Promenade.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get to know the real Kobe through a local lens with your host (a city local), seeing the highlights while avoiding the tourist traps (yes, it can be done!)
- Discover the main attractions, then hop off the beaten track and discover hidden gems along the way - like we said, no tourist traps!
- Take in the awe-inspiring sights of the city's attractions and start ticking off those must-sees on your bucket-list (if you have such a thing)
- Eat and drink authentic Japanese food by picking up street food recommended by your host or stopping by at a local eatery
- Get tips from your host for exciting places to visit during the rest of your stay, and even more exciting things to eat
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
It's tough trying to sum Kobe up in one sentence, let alone seeing all its must-sees in a day! But that is not the aim. The important thing is that you get to experience the things that are unmissable to you. Great news - with one of our local Kobe hosts, you’ll be able to do just that.
Not sure what you want to see and do? 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.
We have a few suggestions though. Nothing beats walking along the Maiko Marine Promenade on a sunny day, and while you are there why not cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - be sure to look down as the floors are made of glass. Eeek!
If this is your first time visiting Kobe then you can’t miss the Kitano Foreign Residents area, where you will find row upon row of architecturally stunning buildings lined up next to one another.
It seems kind of mandatory that you amble up (or take a cable car) to the top of Mount Rokko, but if you would prefer something less strenuous and outdoorsy, you could always check out the Kobe Maritime Museum, or one of the other many fascinating museums in the city.
Hungry? We mentioned that famous Kobe beef but that is not all there is to eat (obviously). Kobe is home to a large Chinatown where you’ll find all manner of unusual delicacies to try!
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
Marlene
Oct 2023
Great one on one tour. Very good English
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Rosalind
Apr 2025
Angelica did her very best to show us as much of Kobe as she could. The use of public transport she took us to the most interesting places we could fit into our time schedule. She kindly added an extra hour to our trip. Gave us a little test at the end to make sure we had all listened! Good guide to have.
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William
Apr 2025
Tiago was an excellent guide. very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. Did a good job of showing historic and cultural sites.
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Eileen
Apr 2025
We decided to upgrade and do the trip to Kyoto by bullet train. Firstly because of time saved in travelling and secondly because I always wanted to try it. Ryan met us at our cruise terminal and we went by taxi to the train station. We went to buy tickets and navigated to our platform. I was relieved Ryan was there to guide us through everything. We took a metro and a regular train before taking the bullet train. We didn’t have reserved seats….sometimes easier than searching for your seat, though we did have to stand sometimes. Ryan took us through some back streets in Kyoto to avoid the crowds and explained the culture. We visited Shrines and Gardens and did a bit of souvenir shopping…he was very patient :). Our time was short as we had to be back on our cruise ship but Ryan had it worked out. We took a taxi to the station and then back in the bullet train and taxi to the port. A short but full day with no anxiety thanks to Ryan.
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Lorelle
Apr 2025
Fun & interesting time
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Beverly
Apr 2025
Our guide Ryan was brilliant. A totally bespoke tour, totally based around our personal preferences. He was easy to talk to, gave us insight into not just the city but a little about his life in the city and the whole day just felt like a really fun day out. Ryan was very personable and you felt like you'd known him for ages. Thank you - it made our day really memorable in Osaka.
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