Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide | 4 hours

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Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
2 Adults x $210.70
$421.40
Approx Total
$421.40
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kobe
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Free Cancellation

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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46 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 41 reviews with 5 stars

A perfect match

Published on May, 2025

Mizu developed a perfect match to our initial thoughts for our visit to Kobe. We love hiking, nature and a good view and we got all that. Mizu made it easy and interesting and was lovely company as well. We can’t wait to visit Kobe again soon.

Private Kobe Tour

Published on May, 2025

This was a fantastic tour and our guide, Yama, was truly a delight. He provided us a great experience with his knowledge of Kobe. We are so happy that we booked this tour.

Request Yama when touring Kobe

Published on May, 2025

Yama was an excellent tour guide. He met us at the subway station and explained everything wonderfully. He took us around Kobe smoothly and we really enjoyed our time!

Kobe Experience

Published on May, 2025

Full day experience with Andy. Travel by subway around Kobe city. Observation decks at the largest suspension bridge in Japan (#2 in world). Shinto Shrine visit. Lunch in typical Kobe restaurant. Shopping center visit for several hours. Loved the complete experience with Andy.

Great Kobe Visit

Published on Apr, 2025

We had a great half day visit to Kobe, arriving from Osaka, and returning the same day . Our tour guide, Yama, was fabulous. He communicated very well ahead of the tour to ensure that our areas of interest were suitably covered. He was also flexible to make last minute adjustments. Yama provided great insights to Kobe, and was very knowledgeable in many areas, including a detailed description of the sake making process on our visit to a sake brewery.

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