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Kobe Beef Dining Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$357 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Savour one of the world's most coveted delicacies on this private Kobe beef dining experience led by a government-licensed local guide. Renowned for its intense marbling, buttery texture, and deep umami flavour, authentic Kobe beef comes only from Tajima-strain cattle raised under strict standards in Hyogo Prefecture. Your guide will introduce you to the elegant Kitano district of historic Western-style mansions before you settle in at a teppanyaki counter, where a skilled chef grills premium cuts to perfection right in front of you. Learn how to distinguish genuine Kobe beef, understand its grading, and discover the culture behind this celebrated wagyu. Because this is a fully private, customisable experience, the pace and focus are tailored to you, making it perfect for couples, families, and food lovers seeking an unforgettable taste of Kobe.

Activity location

  • Koto no Hako Kobe
    • 1 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku
    • 650-0002, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Koto no Hako Kobe
    • 1 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku
    • 650-0002, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

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Kobe Beef Dining Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$356.54 x 1 AdultNZ$356.54
Total
Price is NZ$356.54
Until Wed, 24 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kobe
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Government-licensed English speaking local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private Vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any expenses for foods and drinks during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Koto no Hako Kobe

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kobe Beef Gallery, located in the shopping complex Koto no Hako, is a place where visitors can learn the true storey of Kobe Beef. Deepen your knowledge through easy-to-understand exhibits and displays, and watch skilled chefs prepare and grill authentic Kobe Beef right before your eyes. The gallery also features an official Kobe Beef restaurant database, helping visitors find certified Kobe Beef restaurants throughout Japan.

Kitano Ijinkan-gai

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kitano-cho is a city district at the foot of the Rokko mountain range where many foreign merchants and diplomats settled after the Port of Kobe was opened to foreign trade in the second half of the 19th century. More than a dozen of the former mansions, known as Ijinkan, remain in the area and are open to the public as museums. Most of the houses charge an admission fee of 550-880 yen, while combination tickets are available to see multiple houses. The entire district is pleasant to walk through and offers a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutiques, making it a favourite among young couples.

Kobe Harborland umie

  • 30m
Kobe Harborland is a shopping and entertainment district between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront of Kobe's port area. The district offers a large selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and other amusements, which, together with the romantic evening atmosphere, have made it a popular spot for couples and tourists alike. The most prominent shopping complex in Kobe Harborland is Umie which consists of three parts: Mosaic, South Mall and North Mall.

The Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The feel of the Kobe Port area remains alive and well here, with traces of what was once called "the most beautiful foreign settlement in the East." The retro-modern style architecture from Japan's early modern period has been updated with restaurants and cafes, while keeping its original beauty intact. Experience lovely city lights and illuminations, such as lit-up buildings like the Kobe City Museum and the Daimaru Kobe store, and the enchanting street lights. Looked at from the south, Akashimachi Street offers a tree-lined avenue that is followed by an illuminated path leading to a wedding hall.

Location

Activity location

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    Koto no Hako Kobe
    • 1 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku
    • 650-0002, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Koto no Hako Kobe
    • 1 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku
    • 650-0002, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

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