Kobe
Half day in Kobe with a local
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
4.9
(48)
Half day in Kobe with a local
A 3rd-century Shinto shrine, exquisitely marbled Kobe beef and unusually themed pet cafes.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Spend half a day with your host on a personalized experience of Kobe that takes you to the places you'd most like to see, the only requirement is that you bring a smile
- See some of Kobe's iconic attractions but also discover a few less touristy spots - there’s a secret or two in store for you!
- Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood that you explore all through the eyes of your host - a local
- See a side to Kobe that you won’t find in a guidebook - they’re heavy anyway, no one wants to carry that around with them
- Get tips from your host and ask any questions you have about exploring the city
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalized experience
4 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
Discovering a new city is exciting, but it's even more fun when you get to do it with a friend by your side. That’s exactly how it will feel as you delve into the heart of the city with one of our local Kobe hosts.
Here you will find the Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines that dates back to the 3rd century. Feeling energetic? Grab your hiking boots and amble up Mount Rokko, where you can take in the panoramic views over the port. And don't worry, if your legs can't carry you any further there are cable cars to hitch a lift on. Phew.
Venture beyond Mount Rokko and you will come across the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen, but if that is not your vibe you could always explore a specific neighborhood you’ve been dying to see or immerse yourself in the city’s exciting food culture.
Sunny out? A walk alongside the seafront will leave you refreshed and it will also provide the perfect backdrop for the best IG snaps! Kobe is a hive of activity and while you may not be able to experience it all in half a day, your host will help you plug into its pulse.
From fine dining to downtown shopping, pet cafes as well as its famous seafront and beautiful scenery, we all have an idea of how we would like to spend our time in a city, and our hosts can’t wait to experience it with you.
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
J E
Apr 2025
Enjoyed everything!
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Rosalind
Apr 2025
Angelica did her very best to show us as much of Kobe as she could. The use of public transport she took us to the most interesting places we could fit into our time schedule. She kindly added an extra hour to our trip. Gave us a little test at the end to make sure we had all listened! Good guide to have.
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Terry
Mar 2025
We would never have managed to do so much in such a short time had it not been for Manu. She organised everything around what we had suggested. She was most informative and gave us what was the best 4 hours we’ve had in Japan. Thank you Manu for a lovely experience.
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Patricia
Mar 2025
Hamu was fabulous! Wonderful English and knows the area really well. She very much loves what she does as she has so much history and cultural knowledge of the area.
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Tom
Mar 2025
Rio was great even though he said that I was his first tour it certainly didn’t seem like it. Rio had a wealth of knowledge and I felt like a “local “ walking the streets of Kobe with Rio. I even learned a little Japanese along the way. I highly recommend Rio for anyone seeking to learn more about Kobe and to find hidden treasures of the city
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Rosalyn
Mar 2025
There was confusion as to who was giving the tour - Taiga with whom I had been communicating via email prior to starting the trip to Japan or Ryan who became our guide as of the day before the tour. I had asked for a meet at the ship pier and wires crossed -we went to meet Ryan per his request and he, unbeknownst to us, went to the the ship. Eventually we got together and had a fabulous tour! Ryan was flexible, and personable and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
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