Half day in Kobe with a local
Half day in Kobe with a local
Half day in Kobe with a local
Half day in Kobe with a local
Half day in Kobe with a local

What 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.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

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 )
  • 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

    Due to my father's mobility limitations, our tour guide Hiro fully customized the plan to reduce the amount of walking. We ended up visiting Chinatown and taking a Kobe harbor boat tour and enjoying various snacks, which were all very tasty. He shared lots of local insights and we discussed many things. He also gave us tips on other things to do after the tour, including Kobe beef restaurant recommendations.

    November 2022

    Phillip T

    Great tour and tour guide! Tour was perfectly tailored for me. My interests were eating, shopping and learning about Kobe and it's people. We had a great lunch at a Kobe beef restaurant, toured some great shops and went on a cruise. Highly recommend this tour!

    September 2022

    Mai F

    I had a wonderful time with Hirotake! He was so down to earth and easy going with a great personality! He was also very flexible and patient. He allowed me to make changes to the schedule as I saw fit. Knew all the best places to eat and got me into a restaurant that I couldn't have booked on my own which was greatly appreciated! I'll definitely revisit Kobe thanks to him!

    April 2022

    Kadian W

    Keiko was our personal guide during our tour and we are very satisfied with her level of professionalism and commitment to what she is doing. Almost one month before our planned visit to Kobe, she began to correspond with us to know more about our expectations and our desires regarding the visit. It was very important to us that our guide interacted with us ahead of our trip to Kobe since 1)we only had a half-day to discover the town 2)it is our first time visiting and maybe the last one as travelling from our country to Japan is a very expensive trip. Keiko planned everything according to our desires and our visit went smoothly on the scheduled date even though it was raining most of the time. These were the highlights of our visit: the old foreign areas on the hills, the Herb Garden that was accessed with a ropeway, the Meriken Park, the point of the impact of the 1995 earthquake and the luxurious department stores alley. Using the public transport (bus) was an interesting experience for us. Keiko took us back to the Kobe Shinkansen station and guided us to the Kobe Beef Gallery that we would have not missed. Our warmest thanks to Keiko for having helped us to know more about Kobe in a very short time and for having welcomed us into her hometown. The concept of having a local as a guide is very important and reassuring for any (inter)national visitor to an unknown and resilient town, such as Kobe. Best wishes to Keiko. Hope to meet her again in the future.

    February 2020

    LYRA MBININTSOA N

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