Private Tour
Kobe Half Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discovering a new city, especially one like beautiful Kobe, is exciting but it's even more fun when you get to do it with a friend by your side. That is exactly what it will feel like as you explore Kobe with one of our hosts from the area. Visit Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, or amble up Mt. Rokko. You could also venture beyond Mount Rokko to the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen. Kobe is a hive of activity, from fine dining to downtown shopping, animal petting, so get ready for an adventure. 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
4 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Kobe Port Tower
Spend half a day with your host on an adventure through Kobe, flitting from Kobe Port Tower to ancient shrines and lush gardens IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park
In this facility, you will learn about the real circumstances of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Options
Kobe Half Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scenic & Fun Tour in Kobe
Larry P,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour in Kobe was fantastic! The cable car ride to the top gave us beautiful views, and the walk down through the botanical gardens with a waterfall stop was unforgettable. We finished at a shopping mall where my wife found the perfect souvenir for our granddaughter. Our guide, Rio, was wonderful — friendly, helpful, and such a pleasure to talk with. He really made the day special. Highly recommend this experience!
Fun trip in Kobe.
Rosalind T,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Angelica did her very best to show us as much of Kobe as she could. The use of public transport she took us to the most interesting places we could fit into our time schedule. She kindly added an extra hour to our trip. Gave us a little test at the end to make sure we had all listened! Good guide to have.
Kobe 101 for brilliant knowledge
Patricia P,
Mar 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hamu was fabulous! Wonderful English and knows the area really well. She very much loves what she does as she has so much history and cultural knowledge of the area.
A day of gardens and culinary delight
Marsha N,
Apr 13, 2023
- Viator
5.00Our guide Hirotake gave us an unforgettable day in Kobe, helping us move smoothly through the busy city streets and the subway system and up into the hills to the exquisite Nunobiki Botanical Herb Gardens where we rode a cable car past waterfalls and the last of the cherry tree blossoms. Arriving we spent the afternoon strolling through beautiful flowers, ranging from fields of tulips to greenhouses of tropical plants like the ones in our gardens in Kaua’i and the fruits and vegetables native to Japan. Returning to the city, our new friend Hiro, who spoke perfect English, brought us to a unique popup seafood restaurant where we cooked fresh oysters 🦪 over a tableside hibachi for a delicious inexpensive feast. Thank you Viatour for a beautiful day in Kobe that we will never forget.
Truly personalized and private!
Phillip T,
Nov 27, 2022
- Viator
5.00Do to my father's mobility limitations, our tour guide Hiro fully customized the plan to reduce the amount of walking. We ended up visiting Chinatown and taking a Kobe harbor boat tour and enjoying various snacks, which were all very tasty. He shared lots of local insights and we discussed many things. He also gave us tips on other things to do after the tour, including Kobe beef restaurant recommendations.
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