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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.

Get a shortcut to Kobe’s must-see sights and learn about its history and culture at the same time with this private guided tour. The ideal way to save research time and see the city from a local’s perspective—the tour showcases highlights such as the Ikuta Shrine, Moegi no Yakata, the neo-Baroque mansion of the Weathercock House, Kobe Port Tower, and Meriken Park.

A Great Mix of the Old & New of Kobe City... oh yeah! Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)....another Oh yeah! You will have a fluent English Speaking local guide. This is a personalized tour experience around your interests. 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. 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.

1- Within 3 days, you can experience the historic and cultural essense beauty of Japan in a private tour. 2- This tour is private and can be customized based on your request. Itenerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. Day-1 09:00 Meeting the Guide 09:30 Nijo Castle 11:00 Kinkakoji Temple 12:30 Ryoanji Temple 14:00 Lunch Break / Nishiki Market 15:30 Fushimi Inari Shrine 17:00 Tour Finish Day-2 09:00 Meeting the Guide 10:00 Bamboo Grove, Nonomiya Shrine & Tenryu-ji Temple Garden 11:30 Hozu-Gawa River and Togetsu Bridge 12:00 Monkey's Park 14:00 Lunch 15:30 Kiyomizu Dera temple and Gion area 17:00 Tour finish Day-3 9:00 Meeting the Guide 10:15 Arriving Nara station 10:30 Nara Deer Park Walk 11:30 Kofuku-Ji Temple and Five Storied Pagoda 12:30 Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine 13:30 Lunch Break 14:00 Back to Kyoto 15:00 Tour Finish

Private travel becomes truly personal with this fully customizable cultural walking tour through Kobe. Design your ideal route by selecting the attractions that interest you most while enjoying the knowledge of a licensed private guide. Wander elegant foreign residences or peaceful shrines. Discover historic waterfront landmarks or explore vibrant Chinatown streets. Included entrance tickets allow you to enjoy selected attractions without extra planning. Every route is carefully adapted to your pace and interests. This flexible experience suits history lovers and first time visitors alike. Save valuable time while discovering Kobe through authentic stories and local insight. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

City tours are great for first-time visits but often have rigid itineraries and tight schedules. This tour offers the chance to design a completely custom family-friendly itinerary with a local host assigned to you based on your interests. Highlights can include riding a cable car up Mount Rokko, visiting Arima Onsen Hot Springs, or checking out the Oji Zoo. Once the tour begins, you’re free to change destinations as you see fit.

1. Tour Managed by a Government Licensed Expert This experience managed by a Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, ensuring that you gain deep insights into Nara’s rich history, culture, and traditions. 2. Flexible & Personalized Experience We understand that every traveler has different interests, so our tour offers adjustable itineraries based on your preferences. Whether you want to spend more time at Todaiji’s Great Buddha or explore the serene gardens, we tailor the experience to suit your needs. 3. A Perfect Blend of History, Nature, and Local Culture This tour is not just about sightseeing—it’s about fully experiencing Nara’s spiritual and cultural essence. This journey provides a perfect mix of history, nature, and modern-day charm. 4. Hassle-Free & Efficient Sightseeing With a well-structured itinerary and a centrally located meeting point at Kintetsu Nara Station, travelers can maximize their time without worrying about navigation or missing key spots.

This private tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Kobe or those wanting to explore its highlights in a day. Save time itinerary planning and enjoy a guided adventure showcasing nature spots, shrines, museums, and great shopping and foodie spots. Highlights include Nunobiki Falls, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Ikuta Shrine, and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Nada Gogo, a key region in Japan’s sake industry, is renowned for its dynamic production and rich history. This tour introduces you to three distinguished breweries, each with a unique philosophy and style of crafting sake. Explore traditional facilities where centuries-old techniques blend with modern innovation. Learn about the sake-making process, from rice selection and polishing to fermentation and maturation, which give Nada Gogo sake its signature depth. Along the way, enjoy exclusive tastings that showcase diverse flavors shaped by the region’s pure water, climate, and craftsmanship. Guides will share insights into the culture and traditions that established Nada Gogo as a leading hub in Japan’s sake world. This immersive experience offers both tastings and a deeper appreciation of Japan’s sake heritage, leaving you with lasting insight into the artistry that makes this region a cornerstone of the industry.

Make the most of limited time in Japan with this private day trip from Kobe to Kyoto. Instead of spending hours researching your itinerary, choose 3–4 attractions from a list of recommended sights—such as Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine—then let your guide take care of the logistics. Benefit from hassle-free travel by private car, as well as the personalized service of having a private guide just for your group.

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.

Discover the story behind Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most renowned sake-producing regions. Starting at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your guide will welcome you and introduce the tour before leading you through the neighborhood, explaining 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, how it differs from other alcoholic beverages, and how tradition and craftsmanship influence taste. At each brewery, enjoy tastings of approximately 3 to 5 types of sake, allowing you to compare styles and discover your favorites. This relaxed, easy-to-follow experience suits both beginners and sake lovers. With a knowledgeable guide, walkable distances, and an optional seasonal lunch at the final stop, the tour offers a meaningful way to experience Japanese sake culture.

It's impossible to see all Kobe's must-sees in a day! The important thing is that you get to experience the highlights that are unmissable to you so hand your bucket-list over to one of our hosts and get exploring! 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. From leisurely strolls along the Maiko Marine Promenade to hikes up Mount Rokko and food sampling in Kobe Motomachi- aka the street of shopping- adventure awaits. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

This tour provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Mount Rokko and participate in various attractions. First, visit the Music Box Museum, where you can listen to enchanting melodies and learn about the history of music boxes. Next, relax at the Rokko Garden Terrace, surrounded by seasonal flowers and greenery, while enjoying breathtaking views of Kobe city and the sea. Experience an exhilarating ride on the Rokko Cable Car and the Arima Rokko Ropeway, offering stunning aerial views of the landscape. Finally, unwind at Arima Onsen, soaking in the luxurious golden hot spring, perfect for relieving fatigue and rejuvenating your body and mind. This tour combines nature, culture, and relaxation for a memorable day for all participants.

Join a private custom tour of Kobe, one of Japan’s earliest open port cities. Kobe’s cityscape reflects its long history of international exchange, blending Western-style architecture, former foreign settlements, local neighborhoods, mountains, and the sea within a compact, walkable area. With a local guide, you’ll explore how these elements shaped the city’s identity. This flexible tour is customized to your interests. Depending on your preferences, you may visit historic foreign districts, portside areas, shopping streets, scenic viewpoints, or quieter local neighborhoods. The guide adjusts the route and pace throughout the tour, making it suitable for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers. Rather than focusing only on famous landmarks, this experience helps you understand Kobe’s layout and everyday atmosphere. The itinerary is for reference only. As this is a private tour, the guide tailors the experience within the tour duration based on guests’ interests and requests.

Step off the beaten path and discover Sorakuen, a peaceful Japanese garden in the heart of Kobe. This one-hour guided tour takes you through scenic ponds, waterfalls, and historic buildings—perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and culture seekers.

This tour offers a powerful and eye-opening experience that goes far beyond a typical museum visit. At the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution in Kobe, you’ll not only learn about the devastating 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, but also witness the resilience and recovery of a community through immersive exhibits and guided storytelling. Begin with a dramatic video that recreates the shock and chaos of the disaster, then explore exhibits that document real voices, reconstruction efforts, and scientific insights into earthquakes and tsunamis. With a knowledgeable guide to provide context and personal stories, this tour brings history to life and inspires visitors to reflect on disaster preparedness and the human spirit. Ideal for travelers seeking meaningful, educational, and emotionally resonant experiences.

Discover the vibrant city of Kobe on a guided 3-hour tour that showcases its most significant attractions. Begin at the Ikuta Shrine, known for its matchmaking blessings, before exploring the lively streets of Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown, filled with diverse culinary delights. Next, relax at Meriken Park, where stunning harbor views await. Finally, ascend the iconic Port Tower for panoramic vistas of the city and harbor. This tour offers a blend of culture, history, and scenic beauty, perfect for travelers seeking a brief yet enriching experience in Kobe. - 3-hour guided tour of Kobe's key sights - Visit Ikuta Shrine and Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown - Enjoy scenic views at Meriken Park - Ascend the Port Tower for panoramic views

Explore Kyoto's rich history and culture as a fully customizable private tour from Kobe. You will be acccompanied by a national licensed tour guide all day. Meet your local guide at Kobe port terminal and embark for a journey tailored to your interests. Visit iconic sites such as the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, tranquil bamboo groves, and the vibrant streets of Gion. Whether you wish to explore ancient temples or hidden gems, your guide will curate the perfect experience just for you. This all-inclusive tour promises a unique look at Kyoto's beauty and traditions, ensuring a memorable day. - Private, fully customizable tour from Kobe to Kyoto - Visit landmarks including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Golden temple, and more - Experienced local guide to tailor the itinerary to your preferences - Opportunity to discover hidden gems and local favorites in Kyoto upon your request

Discover the vibrant streets of Shinkaichi, Kobe's historic hub, where every corner invites a taste of local culture. Engage in the exciting game of pachinko and pick up some Kansai dialect skills. As you stroll through this lively district, stop at cherished local shops to enjoy delicious steamed pork buns, crispy croquettes, fresh fish cakes, and refreshing mixed juices. This immersive experience combines the best of snacking and socializing, making it a perfect way to savor the spirit of Kobe. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking. Please note that the itinerary may be subject to slight changes due to store holidays or other circumstances.

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.

This tour is tailored for travelers seeking to explore Kobe beyond the usual routes. Uncover hidden treasures and immerse yourself in Kobe’s vibrant culture. Experience both the mountains and the sea in one day, indulging in nature’s beauty alongside the city’s dynamic atmosphere. Additionally, enjoy a leisurely stroll through Japan’s renowned hot spring area, renowned for its rejuvenating waters and serene ambiance. In Kobe, every moment is an invitation to embrace the beauty of nature, revel in the richness of tradition, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you find yourself lost in contemplation amidst the vast expanse of the sea or indulging in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs, you will discover a sense of serenity that transcends time, leaving an indelible imprint on your soul.

Discover Kobe in a day on this engaging tour, perfect for culture seekers and families. Begin at Ikuta Shrine to experience traditional Japanese spirituality, then visit Uroko no Ie, a 19th-century mansion with distinctive architecture. Enjoy panoramic city views from Kitano Tenma Shrine, and explore the vibrant streets of Nankin-machi, Kobe’s lively Chinatown, known for its colorful atmosphere and street food. Admire the modern landmarks and waterfront views at Meriken Park, and conclude at Kobe Port Tower, renowned for its stunning harbor vistas. This tour combines historical charm, cultural experiences, and coastal beauty for a memorable exploration of Kobe.

Explore Kobe like never before, with a Tajima cow as your guide! This self-guided walking tour takes you from the historic Kobe Station through waterfront parks, vibrant Chinatown, chic shopping arcades, and lush herb gardens, ending in the lively Sannomiya Center Gai. Along the way, enjoy immersive stories, fun facts, and a unique bovine perspective on the city's classic sights. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.