Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you'd prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn't on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you've booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.Meet at meeting point: This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Attractions and Activities: Kobe (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Spend half a day discovering Kobe with someone who knows it intimately. Whether you're curious about history, food, scenic spots, or local culture, your host will shape a route that fits your pace and interests. Before the experience begins, you'll complete a short questionnaire to help design your itinerary. Here's a sample route to inspire your walk:
Attractions and Activities: Ikuta Shrine (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Begin at one of Kobe's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, quietly nestled in the city center. Your host will explain its historical and cultural significance while guiding you through its peaceful grounds and nearby sacred spots.
Attractions and Activities: Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of Nankinmachi, Kobe's lively Chinatown. With your host, uncover the area's roots and taste your way through stalls offering local specialties like steamed buns, ramen, and Japanized Chinese dishes.
Attractions and Activities: 神戸港震災メモリアルパーク (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Visit this powerful memorial that preserves damage from the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. Your host will share personal stories and local perspectives on Kobe's resilience, rebuilding efforts, and the spirit of community that emerged.
Attractions and Activities: Kitano Ijinkan-gai (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Stroll through the slopes of Kitano, the former foreign settlement district, where Western-style residences reflect Kobe's international past. Your host will handpick notable buildings and share the area's unique cross-cultural history.
Attractions and Activities: Sorakuen Garden (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) End your tour at Sorakuen, a traditional Japanese garden tucked away in the city center. With seasonal blooms, a teahouse, and calming views, it's the perfect setting to reflect on your discoveries and enjoy a quiet pause with your host.
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.