Family day in Kobe with a local
Family day in Kobe with a local

What you'll do

At first glance, Kobe is all about the shrines, historic landmarks, and beautiful scenery, but look a little deeper and you will find a city bursting with adventure - the kind that your whole family will love. You'll join one of our friendly Kobe hosts who will make sure you can get on with the important business of enjoying yourself, while they plan your family’s day in Kobe.

Think neon lights, arcade games, cable cars, and exotic animals. Fun right? All you need to do is let us know what your family’s style is, and we’ll do the rest. You could explore some of the main attractions, riding a cable car up Mount Rokko then venturing beyond the hills to the delightful Arima Onsen hot springs.

Or take a stroll to the hidden Maya-san Tenjo-ji temple, breathing in the fresh air while you do so.

Not your family's vibe? You could always visit the Oji Zoo, where you can marvel at the pink elephants and penguins, or make a beeline for Umie and Harborland, a massive entertainment area where artisan shops line spacious al fresco shopping streets and the kids can have an absolute blast at the Sega video game arcade.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 5 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Catalan, Danish, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Get an experience that’s personalized to your family’s interests and what you'd most like to see in Kobe
  • Your host will share the best family-friendly spots in the city with you and show you how to get around, so you don’t need to worry about getting lost or finding somewhere to eat
  • Take in the city's family-friendly iconic landmarks and hidden gems that will captivate young and old alike, like a cable car ride up Mount Rokko
  • Discover outdoor activities as well as exciting things to do on rainy days - have you ever been to a VR arcade on an owl cafe?
  • Get recommendations for the best kid-friendly restaurants and activities in the city from your host

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 5 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    We are a family of four and spend the day with Taiga visiting Kobe for the first time. We had a fun visiting a sake brewery (kids loved the ice cream), the herb gardens, China town, food stops, and finishing with an amazing dinner at Motomachi Ruke. Taiga was engaging, fun, and knowledgeable about the area. It was a great day seeing Kobe.

    November 2022

    Chrissie S

    We thoroughly enjoyed our personal tour through Kobe city with Keiko. The communication prior to our tour was exceptional. On the day of our tour, Keiko took us to areas of Kobe famous for it's history and sites. Keiko's knowledge base of Kobe was extensive and made easy for us to understand given her perfect english. We loved our day with Keiko and would highly recommend this tour for people with limited time that wish to see Kobe.

    September 2019

    Catherine P

    We met Yoshi at the train station, and proceeded to go to the top of the mountain at Nunobiki. There was a garden, and lovely waterfalls and we walked down after taking the lift to the top. Yoshi took us around the town afterwards, where we went food-hopping, trying all different foods in Kobe. Yoshi used to live in LA and speaks English well. He is also from Kobe and showed us true Japanese hospitality. Definitely worth hiring a guide, and bonus if you get Yoshitaka.

    September 2019

    Hope Y

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Meet our local hosts in Kobe. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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