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) 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:
Attractions and Activities: Ikuta Shrine Earthquake Recovery Monument (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: 神戸元町商店街 (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: Kobe Harborland (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: Meriken Park (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
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.