Kobe
Family day in Kobe with a local
Family-Friendly • 5 hours
5.0
(6)
Family day in Kobe with a local
A whirlwind of cable car rides, pink elephants, an owl cafe and virtual reality arcades.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- 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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
5 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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)
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
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.
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
Robert
Jul 2024
A + Gold Star - we would defiantly use Taiga again; Taiga was fun from the start of GO! His English was great, he was able to navigate Us through the city with ease! Providing us with both culture & historical facts from each location. He also was able to guide us to a fun lunch spot, giving us the opportunity to taste the cities signature dish.
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Armi
Jul 2024
We had taken this trip to Osaka with our Granddaughter, we wanted a tour just for her to enjoy, enjoy she did! Our guide Manami had planned a great itinerary, she also got along with our Granddaughter who was sad when our tour ended. I highly recommend this tour.
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Karin
Apr 2024
Meeting Michelle in Kobe was like catching up with an old friend. She is enthusiastic, full of energy (and interesting fun facts), and catered perfectly to our group including our 9 year old grandson. We requested a guide with great spoken English skills and Michelle certainly delivered. We very much enjoyed walking the city, visiting temples and shrines, looking for the fun and hidden details, and learning about every day life in Kobe. Without Michelle we could not have seen all the things we did on an organised tour or ship shore excursion.
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Chrissie
Nov 2022
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.
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Catherine
Sep 2019
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.
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Hope
Sep 2019
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.
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