I’ve lived in Kobe for 2 years
I speak English, Japanese and some Italian
I am an inbound tour leader/guide
I love that Kobe is a city where mountains, ocean, and international culture come together. Having lived in Seattle, I find the sister-city connection between the two places fascinating! One of my favorite ways to enjoy Kobe is hiking on Mount Rokko, then soaking in the relaxing hot springs of Arima Onsen. Downtown, I love exploring Nankinmachi Chinatown and discovering stylish boutiques. I also have a deep knowledge of Kobe’s sake breweries and their history, as well as the fascinating foreign settlement houses in Kitano. Whether you're here for history, culture, or just great food, I’d love to show you around!
Our tour guide, Max, made this tour an unforgettable one. We learned a lot about Japan, its people, the food, and the city of Kobe from him. We look forward to coming back soon!
May 2025
Max was an excellent guide. The places he took us to and the food he chose and had us try (and the beer!) were all very delicious. We felt more like locals and learned a lot in this specific tour out of all the ones we participated in. If you want to know more about Kobe and even other cities in Japan, he’s your guide!
May 2025
This was a great tour, a good way to explore Kobe! We were only 2 people in our group so Max our guide planned it on the fly and took us to different places. Max was very informative and helpful. Thank you!
February 2025