Private Tour
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Kobe through the Eyes of local sudents!!
We offer a private tour led by a local student guide. We know you are worried about the quality of the tour by a student. No worries!!
Our student guides have received training by Kobe Tourism Bureau, so they are highly knowledgeable noy only about the city’s history, culture, but about local spots, recently hot spots, and Go-to place for them!!
They’re passionate and cheerful with youth, which makes you travel through the young perspective!!
⭐️What makes this tour special!?⭐️
It’s 100% customized, so you can go anywhere you want and experience
whatever you want.
We’re flexible with your needs—whether you have limited time or special requests.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE ⚠️
This is a customized tour, so we need to know your interests and preferences! Please share them with us in advance!!
If you prefer not to chat in advance, we can also offer our recommended Kobe highlights tour—just let us know!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area
Private customized tour
Student and Friendly English Guide
Food & Drinks (for both you and the guide)
Attraction Fee & Activity Fee (for both you and the guide)(It depends on where you go)
Personal expenses & Souveniors
Private transportation
Select a pickup point
Kobe
This is all customized and private tour in Kobe with local student guide. We have friendly and passionate guides who share not only the attractions of Kobe but also the pop and youth culture, and real local lives in recent Japan with a local and student perspective. Whether you’re interested in Kobe’s rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant food scene, or hidden local gems, we design the perfect itinerary just for you!
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
Nankinmachi is the heart of Kobe’s Chinese culture, filled with colorful lanterns, lively streets, and mouthwatering street food. As one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, it offers an exciting mix of history, flavors, and culture.
Pickup included
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tom M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
We throughly enjoyed our morning with Kodai. He is so friendly and knowledgeable with great English and so enthusiastic.
Rhona B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
Since we had less than 4 hours in Kobe, Kodai adjusted the schedule to go where we wanted and see what we wanted. He was friendly, personable and had perfect English. We had a very nice morning with him.
andrewrE8392HY,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour. Kodai speeks English really well. He was able to explain everything very clearly. Especially about all the shrines and temples and the difference between them :-) We had so many other questions as well just in relation to japan and he was able to answer everything. His local knowledge is amazing and he custom made the tour based on what we wanted to see and do. He communicated with us before the tour so everything was sorted on the day. He was great with our 4 year old son as well which helped. I would recommend him to everyone!!






Gary P,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
The.best.experience.and.tour!! Kodai was outstanding fun and entertaining. He reached out to us prior to trip and shared his picture. We too shared our picture for easy identification. We appreciate his knowledge, wisdom, and expertise! thx much Kodai !!!

Alisa L,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
Kodai was a wonderful tour guide. He met us at the port terminal and guided us throughout the day. Kodai guided us through the transportation system and brought us to interesting spots including the sake and lkobe beef museums. He was very helpful and guided us on shrine and table etiquette. Kodai was very kind and responsive to our needs and shopping wishes. We would highly recommend his tour— 10:10!
Quahog213,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Superior experience and great personalized orientation to Kobe. Had an extra day in Osaka and wanted to try some Kobe beef on their “home turf”. Like the other reviewers, we were impressed with his great communications and desire to make this experience the best for us. A very enthusiastic and cheerful young student greeted us promptly on arrival and validated our desired itinerary. We adjusted minimally to meet his school schedule and weren’t disappointed. Great overview of the town starting with the international district. As a bonus visited the local mosque and met the Imam who is the first native Japanese to hold that position. He gave us a wonderful testimony of his conversion to that faith. Stopped for a wonderful affordable lunch of Okonomiyaki (local pancake specialty) and enjoyed watching the preparation and bantering with the staff. Took a cable car ride to Mt Rokko herb garden with fantastic views from the top and peaceful surroundings with a leisurely stroll down to the midway stop finishing the experience with some lavender ice cream. At the end of our fun four hours, Kodai recommended Chinatown as a fun experience and a street food vendor of absolutely delicious authentic Kobe beef. Melt in yo mouth superb taste for just under $20. All in all, a wonderful day trip and great way to see much of Kobe in a short time with a great price point. Thanks again Kodai!









Sally P,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our tour guide Kodai was great - very friendly and enthusiastic. He made contact early on when we initially booked the tour asking to know what we wanted to see. Saw the historical area, Chinatown, ate some Kobe beef and had lunch at a Sushi restaurant run by a lovely husband and wife team. We had a great day and we all learned something as many questions were asked from both sides. Would highly recommend this tour.
Amy S,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had an amazing day in Kobe thanks to our guide Kodai! He connects so well with teens and adults and he planned the best day for us. We had seen so many urban areas that we asked Kodai to show us a rural area. He took us to a very cool fishing village that we would have never been able to find or explore on our own. He also taught us so much about Kobe beef and took us to the best places to eat. We had many laughs too because of Kodai’s great personality!
jessey487,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I must say that this was a great experience! Since the tour is highly customizable, we first went to the sake museum, then visited a local village, where we ended up stopping buy a local sushi restaurant in the area. The sushi place was excellent, they not only served some of the best sushi I've ever had, but they also offered a spontaneous sushi-making class. In the end, we ended up making our own sushi, which turned out to be a really great time and the highlight of the day.
Alex Y,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Kodai was an excellent guide for Kobe. We were able to fully customize the tour to our interests. We first visited a local sake museum (with some tastings), then explored Chinatown, Kitano neighborhood, and the pier. Was great to converse with Kodai throughout the tour!
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