4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy and discover the exquisite flavors of Kobe Beef in Kobe town!
Cruise passengers will be met if you arrive at Kobe Port terminal（Shinkocho).
First, I'll show you Kitano area.
In the small town of Kitano, Kobe (it takes about 20min from Osaka and 50min from Kyoto by JR train), there are a lot of different religious buildings—including a mosque, a synagogue, churches, and Indian and Buddhist temples—where the international residents go to pray in their daily lives.
For almost 150 years, these residents have lived happily and peacefully together with different nationalities and religions, like one ethnic people.
Afterwards, I'll take you to the authentic Kobe beef restaurant, where you'll enjoy a tender Kobe steak and a live performance by the chef!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
KOBE STEAK set menu including Kobe beef steak, salad, soup, rice, picles and grilled vegitables.
What To Expect
Ikuta-jinja
I can show you how religions concern about Japanese daily lives. Also, l'll take you to a sanctuary grove and have a short mindfulness meditation time.
You can see a beautiful church and stained glasses decoration.
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4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a wonderful day! I...
Johnna S,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a wonderful day! I so enjoyed learning more about Kobe, history, traditions, etc. Kaori is an excellent tour guide and made me feel so welcome and comfortable.
We had a great time with...
Nykki U,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Sumile! We ended up with a private tour with her. She picked us up right at the cruise terminal and guided us via train, walking, taxi, and local bus/trolley throughout the city. Good walking shoes and plenty of water were a must. The Kobe beef lunch was the perfect ending after working up an appetite walking and seeing the sites. We had great conversations with Sumile and even had the opportunity to chat with a 29th generation Shinto priest who heard us discussing the religion. Quite the memorable adventure!
Lovely Walking Tour with authentic Kobe beef lunch
Linda B,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sumile is an awesome tour guide with a beautiful smile. She also has a good command of the English language. She was so friendly and eager to share the city of Kobe with us. She took us to a shrine, a mosque, a synagogue, and a Catholic church. They were all within walking distance in a lovely neighborhood. We stopped at a modern local bar for some beef jerky and craft beer. Our last stop was at a bonafide Kobe beef restaurant. It was fascinating to watch the Chef grill the meat & vegetables right in front of us. Everything was absolutely delicious. If we had not toured with Sumile we would never have found that special place. Highly recommend her as an experienced and knowledgable guide.
A little bite of everything!
Thomas H,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Sumile on our tour in Kobe. She met us in the terminal and took us on a quick train ride to the heart of Kobe. We walked through so many interesting neighborhoods and visited several historical and religious sites before our Kobe beef lunch. She got us to our bus stop and gave us all options for continuing our visit. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and went out of her way to meet all of our needs. We would gladly recommend her as a guide. I would point out one thing. This turned out to be our most expensive tour of our month in Japan. My personal experience with Kobe beef was disappointing, for the price. But Sumile was great!
Wonderful Walking Tour
Nane A,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00We thoroughly enjoyed this Kobe walking tour with our guide, Kaori. She spoke English well and was an absolute delight. She met us in the cruise terminal when we got off our ship, and escorted our little group seamlessly around Kobe for some planned (and unplanned) stops. Sometimes the "unplanned" parts of a tour end up being great moments. On this tour, as we visited the catholic church we stumbled upon a group of Japanese ladies in kimono doing a traditional tea ceremony in the church courtyard under a blossoming cherry tree. They invited our group to take part. This impromptu tea ceremony was a highlight of our entire trip to Japan, and we so appreciate that Kaori was flexible with her timing and allowed our group to participate. This overall tour would have received 5 stars from us, but the only disappointment was the Kobe beef itself. The restaurant was charming and the chef was excellent, but the Kobe beef that was served was a lower grade. It was chewy and a bit tough. We have eaten grade A5 (the highest grade) Japanese wagyu beef before, and this beef was a disappointment. It did a disservice to the reputation of Kobe beef. People who sign up for this tour are expecting a truly memorable taste of beef -- the melt-in-your-mouth experience of grade A5. Instead, we all came away saying "Eh. It wasn't that impressive. What's all the hype about Kobe beef?" Our suggestion to the operators of this tour: we know grade A5 is incredibly expensive. Maybe give guests the option for A5 beef, at an additional cost if they choose that. Or serve everyone a small sample of the A5, and the rest of the meal can be lower grade. Show people how truly incredible top-grade Kobe beef is. A bite is all you need to realize that.
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