Kobe Port
Personalized Kobe Tour with Local Student Guide

Rated 4.9 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
Welcome to our tour page!
We offer a private tour led by a local student guide. We know you are worried about the quality of the tour by a student. No worries!!
Because our student guides have received training in Kobe tourism, they are so knowledgeable about Kobe.
⭐️What makes this tour special!?⭐️
It’s 100% customized, so you can go anywhere you want and experience whatever you want.
We’re also flexible to accommodate special needs—whether you have mobility challenges, a tight schedule, or are traveling solo. Your tour in Kobe will be unforgettable with a guide who is not only energetic but also dedicated.
Don’t miss your awesome memories in Kobe!!
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE ⚠️
This is a customized tour, so we need to know your interests and preferences! Please share them with us via Viator chat! Depends on your preferences, we can provide you with some examples of our tour!
Not sure where to visit? No worries—we’re happy to recommend places!
Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port

Rated 4.3 Stars, based on 16 Reviews.
Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 10 hours (JPY 120,000 for up to 5 pax, JPY 140,000 for up to 8 pax) cash payment on the day tour, cash to the driver) to provide ample time to visit Kyoto's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage.
Itinerary (Customizable):
08:00 Meeting at Osaka or Kobe port
10:30 Bamboo grove
12:00 Kinkaku-ji temple
13:30 Lunch break
15:00 Fushimi Inari shrine
16:30 Kiyomizu-dera temple, old streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka around Kiyomizu-dera
17:30 Gion area and Geisha spotting streets
18:00 back to the port
20:00 Drop off in the port and tour finish
Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 4.6 Stars, based on 46 Reviews.
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.
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town

Rated 4.3 Stars, based on 5 Reviews.
First, we'll meet up one of station of JR line. Once you go out the station, What makes this tour fantastic and interesting is the number of places you can travel to. For example, Kobe city is known for port city in Japan where had a lot of of imports and trades, and a lot of international people built their own culture here. On the other side, If you go over the Rokko mountain, you can find nostalgic Arima onsen town, which makes you feel relax and deep into Japanese traditions.
But no worries about managing everything yourself! We are here to guide you around to introduce most of them.
4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef

Rated 4.9 Stars, based on 24 Reviews.
Enjoy and discover the exquisite flavors of Kobe Beef in Kobe town!
Cruise passengers will be met if you arrive at Kobe Port terminal(Shinkcho).
First, I'll show you Kitano area.
In the small town of Kitano, Kobe (it takes about 20min from Osaka and 50min from Kyoto by JR train), there are a lot of different religious buildings—including a mosque, a synagogue, churches, and Indian and Buddhist temples—where the international residents go to pray in their daily lives.
For almost 150 years, these residents have lived happily and peacefully together with different nationalities and religions, like one ethnic people.
Afterwards, I'll take you to the authentic Kobe beef restaurant, where you'll enjoy a tender Kobe steak and a live performance by the chef!
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port – Best of Kobe with a local

Rated 5 Stars, based on 16 Reviews.
A private tour – to maintain the unique energy of your group.
Have any special interests or requests?
We can add it into your Kobe experience…just let us know.
A Great Mix of the Old & New of Kobe City… oh yeah!
You will have a Native English Speaking local guide.
Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)….another Oh yeah!
Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48-hours to plan your personalized experience, and finalize our meeting point.
For tours less than 48-hours, we will contact you sooner.
Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Rated 5 Stars, based on 37 Reviews.
Visit Japanese beautiful traditional town, Kyoto with a private guide! It's the gem in Japan.
As it's a private tour, you can relax and visit sites with your own pace.
This tour covers most popular sites like Fushimi Inari shrine, Geisha area, and Golden pavilion.
Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Osaka/ Kyoto / Osaka port / Kobe port and start the tour hassle-free.
You can choose transportation method depending on your needs. (To be paid separately)
Use subways, local trains and taxis like locals riding public transportation or hire a van for door to door convenience or if you are JR Rail Pass holder, maximize the use it.
Estimate transportation cost is listed in the exclusion section.
Please clarify choice of transportation when booking this tour.
(For passengers form the cruise ship, destinations might vary depending on the departure time of the ship )
Kobe Half Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Rated 4.6 Stars, based on 16 Reviews.
Discovering a new city, especially one like beautiful Kobe, is exciting but it's even more fun when you get to do it with a friend by your side. That is exactly what it will feel like as you explore Kobe with one of our hosts from the area. Visit Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, or amble up Mt. Rokko. You could also venture beyond Mount Rokko to the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen. Kobe is a hive of activity, from fine dining to downtown shopping, animal petting, so get ready for an adventure. adventure awaits.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 25 Reviews.
Enjoy a leisurely 7-hour tour of Kobe, a port town that developed and flourished after Japan opened its ports to the world in the mid 19th century with a local guide.
From the north in nature rich Mt. Rokko, downtown Kobe City in the south where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet, and Japan's leading sake breweries in the eastern Kashiwa sake district, enjoy a varied atmosphere in this coastal city. This tour covers all the best Kobe has to offer. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Kobe Port making this a convenient day trip for those visiting Kobe on cruise ships such as the “Diamond Princess” or the “Celebrity Millennium”.
Private Transfer from Kobe Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)

Book your Private Transfer from Kobe Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door port/airport transfer.
All Vehicles are fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all the necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment.
• Meeting with a Nameplate
• We track your Flight
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Private Transfer Kobe Airport UKB to Osaka and Kobe City

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups and drop-offs, comfortable vehicles, and excellent customer service make our airport transfer service the perfect choice for your travel needs. Available 24/7.
– 24/7 customer service provides escort for your travel.
– Air conditioned vehicle provides you with a suitable temperature in your journey.
– Professional drivers will take you to your destination directly while avoiding traffic jams.
– Customized services bring you more unique experiences.
Nara private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Rated 5 Stars, based on 8 Reviews.
Nara was an ancient capital of Japan from 710 to 784. You'll explore peaceful shrines, Great buddha hall in Nara park and amazing Japanese garden called Isuien.
Nara has beautiful natural scenery, good traditional food, cultural and historical sites. Several historical sites have been resistered on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
One of the most exciting things is deer in the park. They are so tamed and cute.
Our professional friendly tour guide will show you the best route and some places that is hard to find for the first time visitors. Why don't you have a great day in Nara with us? ( tour destination might be varied depending on the departure time of cruise ship or the port location)
Kobe private tour from Osaka (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Rated 5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
Visit a beautiful port city, Kobe with a private guide!
As it's a private tour, you can relax and see more sights compared with other group tours.
This tour covers most popular sites like Nunobiki ropeway and herb garden, Harbor land and Sake brewery.
You can't miss Kobe beef. We'll help to book the Kobe beef restaurant, if you'd like.
Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour easily and go to Kobe by subway and train and explore the city by train and taxi efficiently.
Private Transfer from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe Cruise Port

Book your Private Transfer from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe Cruise Port.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/airport transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Meeting with a Nameplate. We track your Flight. Door-to-door Service. No Hidden Charges. Clean cars & Professional drivers.
Shore Excursion: Day Trip To Osaka From Kobe Port

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.
Take the train to Osaka with your local host to soak up the city’s history at Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi-taisha – one of the oldest shrines in Japan – or dive into its kaleidoscopic modern culture in the central entertainment districts of Dōtonbori and Namba, where animatronic signs and buzzing restaurants line the canals. Maybe you’ll experience Osaka’s food culture, feasting on takoyaki at a ramshackle izakaya in Hozenji Yokocho alleyway, or simply grabbing street eats in retro shopping district Shinsekai on your way to Tsūtenkaku Tower.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Private Transfer from Kobe Cruise Port to Kobe Airport (UKB)

Book your Private Transfer from Kobe Cruise Port to Kobe Airport (UKB).
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/airport transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Meeting with a Nameplate
• We track your Flight
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Cruise Stop-Over: Explore The City From Kobe Port

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.
From Kobe Port your host could lead the way to Sannomiya, the center of Kobe’s youth culture, or a little more inland to retro Shinkaichi’s quirky shopping areas and quaint cafes. You could discover Nankinmachi (Kobe’s Chinatown), barbecue your own Kobe beef, or pray for love at the 3rd-century Ikuta Shrine. The city’s natural beauty isn’t hard to find – at the famous Rokko mountain range you could hike pristine forest trails, soak in the Arima hot springs, or take the Rokko cable car to the summit for views all the way to Osaka!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 6 Reviews.
Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your government-licensed guide on this full-day tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us!
Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to guide you in Kobe soon!
Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 4 Reviews.
-I will take you to a hidden gem Japanese restaurant that locals love. Everyone really enjoys it!
– Special tour designed for guests arriving on a fancy cruise ship at Kobe Port.
– Explore lively Chinatown with delicious scents and tastes.
– Shop for souvenirs at Kobe Port Tower
– Visit Ikuta Shrine for a peaceful cultural experience.
– Take a thrilling ropeway ride at Nunobiki Herb Gardens for stunning views.
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port – Best of Osaka with a local

Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
A Great Mix of the Old & New of Osaka City… oh yeah!
A private tour – to maintain the unique energy of your group.
Have any special interests or requests? We can add it to your Osaka experience, just let us know.
Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)….another Oh yeah!
You will have a Native English Speaking local guide.
Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48 hours to plan your personalized experience and finalize our meeting point.
For tours less than 48 hours, we will contact you sooner.