Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
5 (40)

Must see Kobe with a local

8 hours English
5 (40)
100% Personalized

Mount Rokko, glass bottomed bridges and strolls along the Maiko Marine Promenade.

Taiga
Taiga
Angelica
Angelica

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

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 center

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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:

Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s Excluded:

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

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

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Diane 1 May 2025

Silver did an amazing job of showing us the perfect day, even though it started out with a horrible rain storm. Our favorite part of the day was the herb gardens which by the time we got there the rain had stopped. We had a wonderful leisurely experience there with no crowds. We had a great lunch at his favorite local restaurant and he made my sister very happy by finding her a family store that specialized in homemade rice crackers. Her suitcase home was filled with them.

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Egbert 1 May 2025

Fantastischer Ausflug mit unserem tollen Guide Ryan, der jeden Wunsch erfüllt hat und durch den auch die Tatsache, dass wir mit Rollstuhl unterwegs waren, kein Problem war. Ein perfektes Erlebnis, an das wir uns immer wieder gerne erinnern. A fantastic trip with our wonderful guide Ryan, who fulfilled our every wish and even made the fact that we were traveling in a wheelchair no problem. A perfect experience that we will always remember fondly.

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Gaby 1 April 2025

Our guide was great; she took us everywhere we wanted to go and explained everything brilliantly. Thank you very much.

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Helen 1 April 2025

Angelina is a great tour guide and her English is excellent.

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Lisa 1 April 2025

Angelica knew exactly how to get us from place to place by train(s) and she

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Marlene 1 October 2023

Great one on one tour. Very good English

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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!

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