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Kobe Local Student Guide: Private Customised Tour

By Link Roots
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$129 and current price is NZ$103 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

✨Why Kobe?
Escape Kyoto & Osaka's heavy crowds! Kobe offers a calm, chill vibe where “real” local life thrives. Enjoy our rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant food exactly as locals do—completely stress-free.

✨Why so affordable?
We are passionate university students, not premium-priced veteran guides! We bring boundless energy, a fresh perspective, and a genuine eagerness to connect with global travellers. Our tours focus on this fun, friend-like experience and sharing the “real” modern Japan, allowing us to offer 100% personalised tours at a great price.

✅ Kobe Tourism Bureau-trained (Safe & high quality)
✅ 100% Private & Flexible (Your schedule, your pace)
✅ Cruise-Friendly (On-time ship return guaranteed!)

⭐️Perfect for
・Solo travellers, couples & families
・Cruise passengers avoiding crowded ship excursions
・Anyone seeking a truly unique local experience

Once you book, we'll reach out to plan your perfect itinerary. Don't want to plan? No problem—just leave it to us!

Activity location

  • Kobe
    • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • KOBE PORT TERMINAL
    • 5 4
    • 650-0041, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kobe Local Student Guide: Private Customised Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$128.36
NZ$102.69 x 1 AdultNZ$102.69
Total
The previous price was NZ$128.36 and current price is NZ$102.69
20% off
Until Sat, 9 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet up with guide on foot within designated area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customisable tour for your preference with 2-3 spots in Kobe
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trained Student Guide speaking in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & Drinks (for both you and the guide)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Attraction Fee & Activity Fee (for both you and the guide)(It depends on where you go)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses & Souveniors
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide's transport, entrance fees, and meals (optional: depends on the itinerary)

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
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kobe

  • 3h
This is all customised 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) (Pass by)

Nankinmachi is the heart of Kobe’s Chinese culture, filled with colourful lanterns, lively streets, and mouthwatering street food. As one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, it offers an exciting mix of history, flavours, and culture.

Meriken Park (Pass by)

Here is one example of a place we visit on the tour. Of course, we can also go to other places! Entrance fee : free Meriken Park is a waterfront park in Kobe, Japan, known for its scenic views and modern landmarks. It features the iconic Kobe Port Tower, the Kobe Maritime Museum, and the Earthquake Memorial dedicated to the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. The park is a popular spot for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the harbour atmosphere, especially at night when the area is beautifully illuminated!

Kobe Kitano Museum (Ijinkan) (Pass by)

Here is one example of a place we visit on the tour. Of course, we can also go to other places! Entrance fee : 500yen Kobe Kitano Ijinkan is a historic area with Western-style houses built in the late 19th century. These houses were home to foreign merchants and diplomats. Today, many are open as museums, showing Western architecture and culture. It's a popular tourist spot with charming streets and cafes!

Kobe Port Tower (Pass by)

Here is one example of a place we visit on the tour. Of course, we can also go to other places! Entrance fee: 1000yen Kobe Port Tower is a famous landmark in Kobe, Japan. It stands 108 metres tall and has a unique red, hourglass-shaped design. From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Kobe's harbour, city, and mountains. The tower is especially stunning at night when it lights up with colourful illuminations!

Ikuta Shrine (Pass by)

Here is one example of a place we visit on the tour. Of course, we can also go to other places! Entrance fee : free Ikuta Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan, known for its beautiful red torii gate and peaceful atmosphere. With a history of over 1,800 years, it is one of Japan’s oldest shrines. Visitors come to pray for love, good fortune, and success. A great spot to experience Japanese culture and traditions in the heart of Kobe!

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (Pass by)

Here is one example of a place we visit on the tour. Of course, we can also go to other places! Entrance fee : 2000yen( including ropeway round ticket) Just minutes from city centre Kobe, this beautiful garden features over 200 types of herbs and flowers. Ride the ropeway for stunning city views, stroll through themed gardens, and enjoy herb-infused food and drinks. A perfect spot to relax and experience nature in Kobe!

Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum (Pass by)

Here is one example of a place we visit on the tour. Of course, we can also go to other places! Entrance fee : free "Hakutsuru Sake Brewery is one of Japan’s most famous sake producers, located in Kobe. At the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, visitors can explore the traditional sake-making process through informative exhibits and historical tools. Enjoy a free sake tasting and discover the rich flavours of Japanese rice wine. A must-visit for sake lovers and culture enthusiasts!

Location

Activity location

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    Kobe
    • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    KOBE PORT TERMINAL
    • 5 4
    • 650-0041, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    Sannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    San-Kita Amore Park
    • 地先 2
    • 650-0001, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    Motomachi Station
    • 1
    • 650-0014, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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