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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: City Unscripted

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Tickets to any attractions
Not included: Transportation costs
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Kobe Harborland

Passing 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
Stop 2

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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-Jinja Shrine

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

(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

(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.

Using your ticket

We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.