KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour | 3 hours

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KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour
2 Adults x $96.93
$193.86
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$193.86

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Let's enjoy a food hopping walking tour! It's including some snacks and drink like a croquette, sushi rolls, a tofu, sweets, etc.

Overview

Have fun talking with local people in a super smiley environment. Shioya is a quaint peaceful fishing village nestled in a valley. It takes about 15 minutes from JR Kobe station and 40 minutes from Osaka station. First, let’s go to the harbor. Enjoy a photogenic view of Mt Rokko, Awaji island, the Pearl bridge, even Kansai airport across the sea on a sunny day. Also, you can see Nori (seaweed) facrory when it opens（only Dec to Mar） and you can buy it on outlet price. Then through the tunnel, we’ll go into SHIOYA town. I’d like you to know about real Japanese daily life. I want to share my local vision with you, visiting a barber shop which has more than 100 years of history, a tatami factory, and our beautiful heritage Guggenheim house, and others when they are open. While walking, let’s enjoy various local snacks & drinks and communication with friendly local people.

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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June 10100% refund
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Slow life, warm people

Published on May, 2025

Sumile san is the Japanese friend you've always wanted. She is friendly and warm, generously sharing what she loves and her friends with me. I was the only person who booked so it was an amazing "private" tour at my pace. There is so much to see and do at a seemingly quiet little town, which i would never tread into if not for her. I read about her tour somewhere (I just can't remember where!) And decided to make a stop at Shioya enroute from Arima Onsen to Osaka. No regrets and I love that she helps me connects with the community, introducing me to the everyday life and people of Shioya, who loves their community. Such a kampung spirit in a world where people are more insular than ever. Go book this tour and experience if for yourself. You are most welcome.

Local tour—including a unique opportunity to visit a small family operated nori factory

Published on Apr, 2025

I really enjoyed my tour in Shioya. It was a very personalized tour since in total it was me, the tour guide, and one other person who was Japanese. Many tours take you to the very popular spots that are very touristy. What I appreciated about this tour was that it felt like I was visiting a friend or relative who was taking me to local spots. We went to a small nori factory that was a small family business. I learned so much about making nori. In fact, when I told tour guides on my other tours, they also told me that they had never been to a nori factory. We also had the opportunity to purchase some amazing nori. Our tour guide also took us to a local cafe where the owner had a special event and was selling some unique crafts. Our tour guide also took us to a local sushi restaurant. She knew so many people in the town and she didn’t hesitate to introduce us to some of the residents of the town. The tour guide also gave me great recommendations for other places to visit in the Kobe area while I was there. I would highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic guide for an escape from the city

Published on Apr, 2025

We had a fabulous afternoon with Sumile exploring her hometown of Shioya. We were looking to get the feel of a smaller city, and this tour was perfect. We met several local shop owners and were treated to sushi, coffee/tea and other goodies. This was a very authentic experience to see what a local's life is like. Sumile is a joy to have as a guide. She shared interesting facts and stories about Shioya which added to the authenticity of the trip. I highly recommend this trip to spend a peaceful day away from the big cities!

super interesting off the beaten track tour

Published on Feb, 2025

I had a lot of fun speaking to people, exploring and eating food on this tour. The sense of community in Shioya was amazing and the people were so genuinely friendly, nice and fun to chat to. It's also got a lot of character and there were so many unique things to see that Sumire pointed out and explained. I loved learning about the culture and really appreciated joining conversations with the people there through Sumire who introduced me to everyone! It was really unforgettable and I highly recommend it if you want to see a side of Japan that's often missed by tourists

Escape the city for a peaceful moment in Shioya with an exceptional guide !

Published on Sep, 2024

My wife, our son, and I visited the city of Kobe with Sumile for my wife’s birthday, and the three of us have wonderful memories of that experience. It was a fabulous experience alongside a friendly and enthusiastic guide! Later on, we also joined her for a tour of Shioya. This charming little village with its fishing port is truly worth the visit. For a few hours, you leave the noise of the city behind and find yourself wandering through quaint streets full of authenticity. Meeting friendly locals, learning interesting anecdotes about the town, and strolling along the port at the end of the day all contributed to making it a beautiful family day. Shioya is a pleasant, small, and peaceful place where the locals are incredibly welcoming. Once again, Sumile made our day in Shioya a special one for the three of us, and for that, we thank her warmly. It’s an experience I highly recommend if you’re traveling to Osaka or Kobe and want to discover an authentic and refreshing village.

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