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Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

Location Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$167.35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. Your host will tailor the day around your interests, from waterfront promenades and bustling markets to peaceful shrines and quiet backstreets. Every moment is designed to reflect your pace and curiosity.

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so we can match you with a like-minded host. They’ll reach out to suggest an itinerary and confirm a meeting point. The route remains flexible, with time to pause, wander, and explore the real Kobe.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

3-hours Walking Tour in Kobe
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions

Meeting point
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Return details
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

  • See Kobe through the eyes of someone who calls it home—discovering the city’s contrasts, character, and everyday rhythm with a local host who knows it intimately. Before your experience begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can design a route based on your interests—whether you’re drawn to culture, food, architecture, or hidden gems. Here are some highlights to inspire your journey: (pass by)
  • Begin at one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, quietly nestled within the heart of the city. Your host will share the story of its founding and guide you to nearby paths and sacred spaces that offer calm within Kobe’s urban center. (pass by)
  • Stroll through this covered arcade lined with shops, snack stalls, and retro storefronts. Your host will highlight local favorites, family-run businesses, and unique finds that blend the area’s old-school charm with modern Kobe culture. (pass by)
  • Explore Kobe’s compact but vibrant Chinatown, where colorful streets and delicious aromas lead the way. With your host, discover hidden alleyways, regional delicacies, and cultural stories you won’t find on the main tourist trail. (pass by)
  • Walk the lively waterfront promenade, home to stylish cafés, public art, and panoramic views of the bay. Your host will share how this area has evolved and point out lesser-known spots where locals relax, shop, and take in the scenery. (pass by)
  • Finish your experience in this open-air park by the harbor, where sculptures and green space offer a peaceful close to your walk. Reflect on the day’s discoveries with views of the water and insight into Kobe’s identity as a resilient port city. (pass by)

  • 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
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
  • After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

    Location Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $167.35
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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