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Chinatown

✨Why Kobe? Escape Kyoto & Osaka's heavy crowds! Kobe offers a calm, chill vibe where "real" local life thrives. Enjoy our rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant food exactly as locals do—completely stress-free. ✨Why so affordable? We are passionate university students, not premium-priced veteran guides! We bring boundless energy, a fresh perspective, and a genuine eagerness to connect with global travelers. Our tours focus on this fun, friend-like experience and sharing the "real" modern Japan, allowing us to offer 100% personalized tours at a great price. ✅ Kobe Tourism Bureau-trained (Safe & high quality) ✅ 100% Private & Flexible (Your schedule, your pace) ✅ Cruise-Friendly (On-time ship return guaranteed!) ⭐️Perfect for ・Solo travelers, couples & families ・Cruise passengers avoiding crowded ship excursions ・Anyone seeking a truly unique local experience Once you book, we'll reach out to plan your perfect itinerary. Don't want to plan? No problem—just leave it to us!

Kobe: 100% Personalized Tour with Local Student Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Shore excursion: PrivateFull Day Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port

Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 10 hours (JPY 120,000 for up to 5 pax, JPY 140,000 for up to 8 pax) cash payment on the day tour, cash to the driver) to provide ample time to visit Kyoto's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage. This is a private tour, exclusively for your group-no mixed participants Ideal for cruise ship guests, with guaranteed on-time return to port Fully customizable itinerary to match your available time, interests & pace Itinerary (Customizable): 08:00 Meeting at Osaka or Kobe port 10:00 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 11:30 Kinkaku-ji temple 13:00 Nishiki Market- Lunch break 14:30 Pontocho and Gion area (Geisha district) 16:00 Fushimi Inari shrine 16:45 back to the port 18:00 Drop off in the port and tour finish

Shore excursion: PrivateFull Day Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

Craft your own journey of Kobe on a personalized walking tour that can range anywhere from three to eight hours. Choose from a list of landmarks and hidden gems, and explore at a pace suited to you. While you explore, gain insight into the local history and culture from your guide. Some options include dining in Kobe’s Chinatown, shopping on Motomachi Shopping Street, or visiting hidden temples and shrines that you might otherwise miss.

Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Kyoto from Kobe Port

While most tours follow rigid schedules, this one allows travelers to create a custom trip with a private host. The tour company provides a list of recommendations based on your interests and wishes and helps to create an itinerary and take care of any reservations or logistics. See the Gion district, the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, and nearly any other top attractions you wish to see completely at your own pace.

Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Kyoto from Kobe Port

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

Immerse yourself in the heart of sake culture on a walking tour through Kobe’s Nada Gogo, Japan’s top sake-producing region. Visit carefully selected breweries to taste premium sakes, including unfiltered and seasonal varieties, while learning brewing secrets and enjoying authentic hospitality. With a friendly English-speaking guide and cooling breaks, this experience suits both beginners and enthusiasts eager to appreciate sake’s unique flavors.

KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef

4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Kobe Private Driving Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide

Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your English-speaking chauffeur on this full-day driving tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle and the independence of exploring the sights on your own. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to see you in Kobe soon!

Kobe Private Driving Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide

Arriving or staying in Kobe but want to visit Osaka? This driving tour from Kobe to Osaka is for you! From Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic sights will enthrall you. Hungry? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many local dishes. Book a tour with us to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki! This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites on their own. Allow your private chauffeur to take you around in comfort and style. Once your tour is done, your chauffeur will take you to Kobe so that you can continue your travels across Japan. Note: This tour is for independent travelers that need private transportation only. This tour does not come with a guide and you will not be able to ask for recommendations from your driver or Japan Guide Agency.

Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your government-licensed guide on this full-day tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to guide you in Kobe soon! Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kobe 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Kobe 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kobe Sake Brewery Tasting and Lunch Tour with Local Guide

Sake tastings and a seasonal lunch in Kobe’s renowned district! Discover Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most famous sake-producing regions. Starting near Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your local guide explains Kobe’s geography and why this area became ideal for sake brewing. Visit three historic breweries—Hakutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Sakura Masamune—each with its own philosophy and flavor style. Learn how sake is made and how tradition and craftsmanship shape its taste, while enjoying tastings of 3 to 5 varieties at each stop. The tour concludes at Sakura Masamune with a seasonal lunch in a traditional setting. Your guide will recommend dishes from the varied menu, with optional sake pairings to complete your meal. With walkable distances and a small group size, this experience suits both beginners and sake lovers seeking an authentic and meaningful cultural experience.

Kobe Sake Brewery Tasting and Lunch Tour with Local Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

A Tour to Learn all about the international port city, Kobe!

A Tour to Learn all about the international port city, Kobe!

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kobe City Best with a local - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port

A private tour - to maintain the unique energy of your group. Have any special interests or requests? We can add it into your Kobe experience...just let us know. A Great Mix of the Old & New of Kobe City... oh yeah! You will have a fluent English Speaking local guide. Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)....another Oh yeah! Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48-hours to plan your personalized experience, and finalize our meeting point. For tours less than 48-hours, we will contact you sooner.

Kobe City Best with a local - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide

This private 9 hour walking tour with an experienced English speaking and Licensed tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kyoto while you are staying in Kobe! Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto!

Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake

If you only have one day but still want to make the most of your time, this is the all-in-one tour you need. We will cover mountains and seas, from famous landmarks like Kobe Tower and Ikuta Shrine to wonders known to locals. We will also take you to taste local delicacies and visit Japan's most famous sake producing areas. Before ending the trip, we will not forget to show you the beautiful night view. You will walk around the city in a fun and relaxing way with a locally-based English-speaking guide. This tour will show you almost everything there is to know about Kobe City in one day.

Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Kobe Private Custom Walking Tour

Kobe Private Custom Tour – Explore at Your Own Pace Discover Kobe with a fully customizable private tour. Whether you prefer a relaxed journey or want to see as much as possible, our expert guide will craft the perfect itinerary. Enjoy the scenic Harborland, Meriken Park, and Kobe Port Tower, or admire the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. Stroll through Kitano Ijinkan, visit Ikuta Shrine, or take in breathtaking views from Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya. Food lovers can explore Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) or enjoy sake tastings at top breweries like Hakutsuru and Kikumasamune. If relaxation is your goal, unwind in the famous Arima Onsen. With flexible pick-up, tailored sightseeing, and expert guidance, this tour is designed to match your interests. Let us help you experience Kobe beyond the typical tourist spots!

Kobe Private Custom Walking Tour

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto Full Day Tour from Kobe with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Kyoto's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Discovering around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book this tour! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you! Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Kyoto Full Day Tour from Kobe with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kobe Food and Culture Walk Harborfront Chinatown and Shrine

Discover the best of Kobe on a guided half-day walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors looking to explore Kobe’s top highlights in just 4 hours. Walk through Meriken Park and enjoy stunning harbor views while learning about Kobe’s rich port city history. Explore the lively Kobe Harborland Umie area and try the famous “Magic Potted Pudding”. Visit Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown), one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns. Taste popular local street foods including juicy pork buns and crispy soup dumplings. Discover the 1,800-year-old Ikuta Shrine and learn the fascinating origin of the name “Kobe”. Experience the unique “Mizu Mikuji” Water Fortune Telling tradition. Enjoy hidden stories and local insights from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Carefully designed for a smooth and unforgettable small-group walking experience.

Kobe Food and Culture Walk Harborfront Chinatown and Shrine

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Kobe Beef Lunch and Local Japanese Experience

Discover the charm of Kobe through local culture, traditional experiences, and world-famous cuisine . Your journey begins at Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest shrines located in the heart of Kobe. Surrounded by peaceful greenery, the shrine offers a calm atmosphere where you can experience traditional Japanese culture. You will also write your wish on a traditional ema wooden plaque and hang it at the shrine like locals do. Next, enjoy a premium hibachi-style lunch featuring 220g of authentic Kobe beef. Experience the rich flavor and tenderness that made Kobe beef famous around the world while watching skilled chefs prepare your meal. After lunch, visit a long-established Japanese pottery shop loved by locals. Discover beautiful handmade ceramics, traditional tableware, and unique Japanese crafts. Unlike large touristy tours, this experience offers a relaxed pace and a more personal local atmosphere, perfect for travelers looking for authentic experiences.

Kobe Beef Lunch and Local Japanese Experience

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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World Famous Naruto Whirlpools and Awa Odori Festival Day Tour

Experience the world-famous Naruto Whirlpools up close on a sightseeing cruise &witness the power of the natural. Then immerse yourself in theJapan’s most vibrant summer celebration Awa Odori Festival. Start your journey from Osaka or Kobe, heading to the stunning Naruto Strait to witness the famous whirlpools on a scenic cruise—an unforgettable natural wonder. Experience the renowned Awa Odori Festival with reserved seating, and enjoy local cuisine while exploring Tokushima’s cultural heritage. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature and culture for travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience. - Witness the world-famous Naruto Whirlpools, one of Japan's top natural wonders on a sightseeing cruise. - Naruto Cruise + Awa Odori Festival Reserved Seats – Fully Inclusive - Reserved seating at the Awa Odori Festival with local bento dinner - Convenient pick-up from Osaka and Kobe with a full-day itinerary - Discover Tokushima's cultural heritage at the Awa Odori Festival.

World Famous Naruto Whirlpools and Awa Odori Festival Day Tour

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

Skip the guidebooks and online reviews with this private sightseeing tour of Kyoto. Spend a full day with a guide to take you around the city. A full itinerary is planned out for you, which removes the hassle of organizing it yourself. Along the way, visit highlights such as Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, with the flexibility to customize the route to suit your requirements.

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

Embark on a personalized city walking tour of Kobe, tailored to your preferences. After completing a questionnaire, your local host will propose a customized itinerary based on your interests. Explore attractions like Maiko Marine Promenade and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, offering thrilling perspectives. Visit the Kitano Foreign Residents area for architecturally stunning buildings, or delve into Kobe's natural beauty with coastline and mountain range exploration, including Mount Rokko Garden Terrace. Your tour unfolds at your pace, ensuring an enriching Kobe experience tailored just for you. Please note that the itinerary may vary based on your preferences.

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Tour - Tracing the Quaintness Nature and Traditional Crafts in Kobe

Get to know Kobe better on a private tour that focuses on the city’s traditional crafts and the natural beauty that inspired them. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, you’ll learn something new about Kobe. Be inspired at Nunobiki Falls, one of the most sacred waterfalls in Japan, learn about traditional carpentry at the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, and enjoy the serenity at Sorakuen Garden, among other destinations.

Private Tour - Tracing the Quaintness Nature and Traditional Crafts in Kobe

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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