Must see Kobe with a local
Mount Rokko, glass bottomed bridges and strolls along the Maiko Marine Promenade.
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)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.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Get to know the real Kobe through a local lens with your host (a city local), seeing the highlights while avoiding the tourist traps (yes, it can be done!)
- Discover the main attractions, then hop off the beaten track and discover hidden gems along the way - like we said, no tourist traps!
- Take in the awe-inspiring sights of the city's attractions and start ticking off those must-sees on your bucket-list (if you have such a thing)
- Eat and drink authentic Japanese food by picking up street food recommended by your host or stopping by at a local eatery
- Get tips from your host for exciting places to visit during the rest of your stay, and even more exciting things to eat
What travelers think of our Kobe experiences
What you’ll do
It's tough trying to sum Kobe up in one sentence, let alone seeing all its must-sees in a day! But that is not the aim. The important thing is that you get to experience the things that are unmissable to you. Great news - with one of our local Kobe hosts, you’ll be able to do just that.
Not sure what you want to see and do? Whether you want to explore iconic monuments, check out the scenic gardens and beautiful waterfalls or sink your teeth into the famous Kobe beef, the choice is yours.
We have a few suggestions though. Nothing beats walking along the Maiko Marine Promenade on a sunny day, and while you are there why not cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - be sure to look down as the floors are made of glass. Eeek!
If this is your first time visiting Kobe then you can’t miss the Kitano Foreign Residents area, where you will find row upon row of architecturally stunning buildings lined up next to one another.
It seems kind of mandatory that you amble up (or take a cable car) to the top of Mount Rokko, but if you would prefer something less strenuous and outdoorsy, you could always check out the Kobe Maritime Museum, or one of the other many fascinating museums in the city.
Hungry? We mentioned that famous Kobe beef but that is not all there is to eat (obviously). Kobe is home to a large Chinatown where you’ll find all manner of unusual delicacies to try!
Real Stories, Real Connections
Beautiful memory
Exploring Kobe's charming architecture under a bright, blue sky.
Strolling past a charming historic building on a cloudy Kobe day.
Sipping drinks under Kobe's striking red steel tower, enjoying the day.
Beneath Kobe's striking tower, a group savors the sunny day.
Kobe's giant Ferris wheel rises against a cloudy afternoon sky.
