Top Kobe Private and Luxury

✨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!

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. 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

Kobe, known for its rolling hills and world-famous beef, is a charming city that’s best explored by walking. On this private tour, visit only the sites that interest you after you customize your itinerary. Rest easy knowing that your guide is also government-licensed, guaranteeing that they have a comprehensive knowledge of Japanese culture and history.

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.

This private tour is fully customized around your interests. Whether you want to see famous landmarks, discover deep local spots, or try authentic Kobe beef, we will design the perfect journey for you. A local expert will consult with you before the tour to suggest the best routes and handle your restaurant reservations, including Kobe beef. This tour is available in three options: ① Walking Option (Max 5 people) An active experience using public transport and walking with your guide. This option requires more walking but is our most affordable choice. Kobe is a compact city with highly convenient public transportation. ② Driver-Guide Option (Max 4 people) A cost-effective and convenient choice using a private vehicle. The guide also serves as your driver, offering a relaxed and seamless journey. ③ Chartered Car Option (Max 8 people) A premium option with a separate dedicated driver, private car, and guide. While it has the highest cost, it provides the ultimate comfort.

This is a personalised Kyoto Tour. The tour itinerary is drafted based on your travel desire. Popular destinations to visit in Kyoto are Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Nishiki Market, Gion, Ninenzaka, Sanenzaka, Kiyomizydera, Fushimi Inari Taisha. Please share us information about places you want to visit, food you want to eat. We will draft itinerary and share with you before finalising. The tour could be adjusted during the day based on your pace. What you will get from joining the tour is immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions. The tour is great for adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

-I will take you to a hidden gem Japanese restaurant that locals love. Everyone really enjoys it! - Special tour designed for guests arriving on a fancy cruise ship at Kobe Port. - Explore lively Chinatown with delicious scents and tastes. - Shop for souvenirs at Kobe Port Tower - Visit Ikuta Shrine for a peaceful cultural experience. - Take a thrilling ropeway ride at Nunobiki Herb Gardens for stunning views.

The best way to enjoy a private day trip by vehicle, exploring from Kobe or Osaka to Kyoto, Nara, or nearby destinations based on your schedule. This tour is ideal for cruise passengers arriving at Kobe Port or Osaka Port, as well as for travelers staying in Kobe for leisure, business, or MICE events. Your itinerary is customized to match your schedule, interests, travel style, and season. With local insight, we design the best routes and stops for a smooth experience—whether you prefer famous landmarks, local culture, or countryside scenery. This tour is available in two options. ① "The driver-guide option" is led by a licensed guide who also drives a private vehicle. It is more cost-effective, uses a standard passenger car, and some walking may be required. (max. 4 people/10 hours) ② "The separate driver & guide option" includes a dedicated driver and guide, offering smoother, more comfortable transportation for larger groups. (max. 8 people/10 hours)

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.

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.

Finding a travel tour that truly matches your preferences can be challenging! Are you looking to explore hidden gems away from the usual tourist spots during your Kobe sightseeing tour? Look no further! We offer private customizable tours where skilled guides work with you to design the perfect itinerary. With thousands of guided tours under our belt, we deliver high-quality Tokyo sightseeing experiences you won't find elsewhere! [Major Attractions]*Additional options available based on your interests [Customized tour plan selectable spot] Ikuta Shrine / Moegi no Yakata / Kazamidori no Yakata / Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Nankinmachi / Port Tower / Kobe Marine Museum Meriken Park / Kobe Bay Cruise / Takenaka Carpenter Tool Museum / atoa / Sarakuen/KOBE Tombo Ball Museum / Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitano Ijinkan / Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum / Kobe Beef Museum

Discover Kobe’s rich culture, flavors, and history on this unforgettable tour. Start in Nada, one of Japan’s top sake regions, where you’ll taste premium sake, see traditional barrel-making, and enjoy sake-lees ice cream at Kiku-Masamune. You’ll even receive a special sake cup to take home! Next, visit the historic Ikuta Shrine as your local guide shares Kobe’s fascinating past. Then, the highlight: a counter seat at a teppanyaki restaurant to watch world-famous Kobe beef grilled live—an unforgettable experience. Perfect for foodies, sake fans, and curious travelers, this tour offers local flavor and cultural insight, with friendly guidance throughout.

Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area and area has long been home to a number of sake breweries. "Nadagogo", the five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan and internationally as some of the best in the world. This is more than an ordinary gastronomic tour for Sake lover—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Japan’s rich culture and history of Sake, regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our local brewery heroes throughout shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past. Legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years of age. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

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.

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.

As you only have 2 days in Kyoto, I can show you the best spots in Kyoto visitors should see. The tour includes visits to some of the top spots of Kyoto. What makes this tour unique? Tour itinerary is planned to cover the top sightseeing spots of Kyoto and long enough to go around the cultural and historic places too. Itinerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. Day-1 09:00 Meet at your hotel in Kyoto 09:30 Nijo castle 11:00 Kinkakoji temple 12:30 Ryoanji Temple 14:00 Lunch break (Kyoto station) 15:30 Fushimi Inari shrine 17:00 Tour finish Day-2 09:00 Meet at your hotel in Kyoto 10:00 Bamboo forest, Nonomiya Shrine and Tenryu-ji temple garden 11:30 Hozu-gawa river and Togetsu bridge 12:00 Monkey's park 14:00 Lunch (Kyoto station) 15:30 Kiyomezu dera temple and Gion area 17:00 Tour finish

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!

Visit all 5 blocks of Nada Sake Brewery on a private tour. Enjoy free tastings and purchase your favorite sake. Not only the free tastings, during these visit we will give you an explanations and in each brewery we offer you our recommended entertainment of extra charge tastings or surprising souvenirs. Choose from two session AM 10:00 starting from Sannomiya and PM 14:00 from Hanshin Nishinomiya. In the event that one of the breweries is closed, visit another brewery upon request. Relax in your private vehicle, which is equipped with air conditioning and a mobile phone charger. Enjoy a guided tour of the breweries and receive a small bottle of fresh sake to take home.

First, we'll meet up one of station of JR line. Once you go out the station, What makes this tour fantastic and interesting is the number of places you can travel to. For example, Kobe city is known for port city in Japan where had a lot of of imports and trades, and a lot of international people built their own culture here. On the other side, If you go over the Rokko mountain, you can find nostalgic Arima onsen town, which makes you feel relax and deep into Japanese traditions. But no worries about managing everything yourself! We are here to guide you around to introduce most of them.

Private Car and walking tour. Perfect for the hot and humid summer months, or the cold winter times. Also to simply see more too. 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! Have a local, fluent English speaking host. 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.

Get a richer experience of Kobe than you could alone, and savor the exquisite flavors of the city's famous beef, on a walking tour of Kobe. Visit Kitano, an area known for a multitude of religious buildings, including a mosque, a synagogue, Indian and Buddhist temples, and many churches. Afterward, enjoy a feast that includes tender Kobe beef prepared in front of you by the chef.

Go beyond the guidebooks. Join a friendly local student to uncover the hidden soul of Kobe, from the nostalgic "Kobe’s Kitchen" (Higashiyama Market) to the vibrant streets of Chinatown. This is more than a walk; it’s an all-in-one culinary journey where the best flavors of the city are already picked and paid for! • 10+ Curated Tastings Included – No need to worry about what to choose or handling cash. • The Crown Jewel: Kobe Beef – We'll take you to the best authentic Kobe Beef skewer in Chinatown. • A Toast in a Local Izakaya – Step into a "locals-only" Japanese pub. Enjoy unique Kobe delicacies like Roasted Pork & Eggs or Whale Liver! • Stress-Free & All-Inclusive – Your food and drinks are already covered. Just bring your appetite and enjoy the relaxed 3 hour stroll through Kobe's most authentic neighborhoods. ⚠️Note: As we visit authentic local shops, availability may vary. We’ll always make sure to find the best seasonal alternatives for you!

With the flexibility to choose your departure time and itinerary, this tour is perfect for those who want to explore specific locations at a more leisurely pace or for those who want to explore at a family-friendly pace. Enjoy a personalized experience with this private tour. Explore hidden spots and local alleyways that tourists won't find. Enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Capture unforgettable memories at some of the most Instagrammable photo spots.