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Kobe : Customizable Private Tour w/ Local Student Guide

Kobe, Japanby Link Roots

4 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

【Overview】 Discover Kobe in 4 hours with Local Student Guide! Every tour includes Kobe’s two iconic landmarks—Ikuta Shrine and Nankinmachi (Chinatown). 【Customize your Tour】 You can personalize the rest of your trip by picking your favorite stop from the options below: ①Higashiyama Market (1 hr / Local Food & Culture) – Bustling market with street eats. ②Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum (1.5 hrs / Sake Tasting) - Historic brewery in Japan's top sake district. ③Kitano ljinkan-gai (1.5-2 hrs / History) - Charming 19th-century Western mansions. ④Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway (2 hrs /Nature & View) - Scenic cable car and panoramic harbor views. ⑤Guide’s favorite restaurant or cafe (1 hr) - Experience it like a local person from the local perspective. ⚠️【Important Note】 We will message you after booking to confirm your choices and meal preference. If we do not receive a reply, the tour will default to: Ikuta Shrine, Chinatown, Higashiyama Market, and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery.

What's included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area
Customizable tour for your preference with 2-3 spots in Kobe
Trained Student Guide speaking in English

Food & Drink (Optional)
Attraction Fee & Transportation (Optional, depends on where you go)
Private transportation
Guide's transportation & entrance fees(Optional: depends on the itinerary)

Itinerary

1
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
20 min
(Fixed Stop · Approx. 20mins) Stroll through western Japan’s premier Chinatown, famous for vibrant street vendors and KOBE BEEF Skewer.
2
Ikuta-Jinja Shrine
30 min
(Fixed Stop · Approx. 30 mins) Step into one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, tucked right in the heart of downtown Kobe ; Learning the Japanese religion and cultures from the guide.
3
Stop 3
1 hour
(Optional・Approx. 1 hour) Kobe's vibrant kitchen, packed with street food and authentic local life ; which you can’t feel and experience easily in the rest of Japan.
4
Stop 4
1.5 hours
(Optional・Approx. 1.5 hrs) – Traditional brewing history and tasting in Kobe ; Japan's top sake district.

Meeting and pickup

The guide can pick you up on the 3rd floor at Kobe port terminal.

This private tour is a 4-hour walking experience. Please be aware that it does not include a private vehicle. To move between locations, we may use public transportation or local taxis. After your reservation is confirmed, your guide will provide details regarding the exact transportation costs. Please have Japanese yen ready for these expenses.

End point

The guide can pick you up on the 3rd floor at Kobe port terminal.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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