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Kobe Walking Tour with Local Guide

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Kobe Walking Tour with Local Guide

About this activity

If you only have a short time in Kobe, make the most of it and see the city’s highlights with a local guide. Kobe is a popular destination in Japan, where the mountains and the sea are very close together. Enjoy the city’s unique atmosphere, local stories, and hidden charm. Come and discover why Kobe is worth a visit.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
クウコ　kooko

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks: Any food and drinks purchased during the tour are at your own expense.

Itinerary

  1. Ikuta-Jinja Shrine

    40 min

    Visit Ikuta Shrine, one of Kobe’s most famous Shinto shrines, and learn about Japanese shrine customs and traditions.

  2. The Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe

    10 min

    Walk through the arcade under the railway tracks, then explore Kobe’s Former Foreign Settlement, a historic district known for its elegant Western-style architecture and international trading history.

  3. Stop 3

    40 min

    Explore Kobe’s vibrant Chinatown, Nankinmachi, and enjoy its colorful streets, local atmosphere, and popular street food.

  4. Meriken Park

    30 min

    Stroll through Meriken Park, Kobe’s iconic waterfront area, with views of the harbor, Kobe Port Tower, and the “BE KOBE” monument.

  5. Kobe Harborland

    10 min

    The tour ends at Kobe Harborland, a waterfront shopping area with beautiful views of Kobe Port. After the tour, you can enjoy a café break or some souvenir shopping at your own pace.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet in front of the Kobe Information Center near JR　Sannomiya Station.

End point

  • The tour ends at Kobe Harborland umie MOSAIC, a waterfront shopping and dining area with beautiful views of Kobe’s harbor. After the tour, you can enjoy cafes, restaurants, souvenir shopping, or simply relax by the waterfront.

Pickup points

  • Green Rich Hotel Kobe Sannomiya
  • Kobe Kita-No-Saka Hotel
  • R&B Hotel Kobe Motomachi
  • Hotel Monterey Kobe
  • Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya
  • Hotel Liberal -Adults Only
  • Hotel Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi
  • Sanside Hotel
  • Koko Hotel Kobe Sannomiya
  • Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi
  • Daiichi Grand Hotel Kobe Sannomiya
  • Brenza Hotel

and 36 more pickup points

Please meet your guide in front of the Kobe Information Center, located on the south side of the East Exit of "JR Sannomiya Station".

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Assistance can be provided on stairs and slopes when needed.

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