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Kobe Private Custom Tour: A Port City Between Mountains and Sea

By YURAGI
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$255 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Join a private custom tour of Kobe, one of Japan’s earliest open port cities.

Kobe’s cityscape reflects its long history of international exchange, blending Western-style architecture, former foreign settlements, local areas, mountains, and the sea within a compact, walkable area. With a local guide, you’ll explore how these elements shaped the city’s identity.

This flexible tour is customised to your interests. Depending on your preferences, you may visit historic foreign districts, portside areas, shopping streets, scenic viewpoints, or quieter local areas. The guide adjusts the route and pace throughout the tour, making it suitable for both first-time visitors and repeat travellers.

Rather than focusing only on famous landmarks, this experience helps you understand Kobe’s layout and everyday atmosphere.

The itinerary is for reference only. As this is a private tour, the guide tailors the experience within the tour duration based on guests’ interests and requests.

Activity location

  • Kitano Ijinkan-gai
    • 1 to 4 Chome, Chuo-Ku,
    • 650-0002, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kobe Information Center (Tourist Information)
    • 1
    • 651-0096, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Check availability

3 hours Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
AU$254.99 x 1 AdultAU$254.99
Total
Price is AU$254.99
Until Tue, 17 Mar
4 hours Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Price details
AU$315.15 x 1 AdultAU$315.15
Total
Price is AU$315.15
Until Tue, 17 Mar
5 hours Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

Price details
AU$379.61 x 1 AdultAU$379.61
Total
Price is AU$379.61
Until Tue, 17 Mar
6 hours Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Price details
AU$444.08 x 1 AdultAU$444.08
Total
Price is AU$444.08
Until Tue, 17 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo opportunities throughout
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A Professional Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Itinerary planning support
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission fees may be required depending on the locations visited.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kitano Ijinkan-gai

  • 30m
Walk through the historic Kitano area, once home to foreign residents. Learn how international exchange shaped the Western-style houses, why they were built on this hillside, and enjoy photo stops along the charming streets.

Kitanozaka

  • 20m
Walk from the mountain side towards the port, experiencing Kobe’s unique urban layout. Learn about the city’s compact geography, where mountains and harbour are closely connected, and enjoy the café-lined streets.

The Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe

  • 25m
Explore the Former Foreign Settlement developed after the port opening. Discover how Western architecture blended with Japanese city planning, and take photos of elegant historic building exteriors.

Chinatown (Nankinmachi)

  • 20m
Stroll through one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns. Learn about the Chinese community’s relationship with Kobe Port and discover both the tourist and local sides of the area. Street food tasting is optional.

Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street

  • 20m
Walk through a lively shopping arcade popular with both locals and visitors. Learn about everyday shopping culture in Kobe and experience how closely Motomachi connects to Chinatown and the Former Settlement.

Kobe Port Tower

  • 25m
Learn about the history of Kobe Port and its significance as an international harbour. Enjoy views of Port Tower and the waterfront, with time for photos and a short break.

Kobe Harborland

  • 20m
Explore the redeveloped waterfront area and discover modern Kobe as a port city. Learn how former port facilities were transformed into public spaces, with free time for cafés, shopping, or relaxing by the water.

Venus Bridge

  • 20m
Enjoy panoramic views of Kobe from a hilltop, where mountains, city, and sea align in one view. This stop is optional and depends on weather, physical condition, and guest preference.

Location

Activity location

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    Kitano Ijinkan-gai
    • 1 to 4 Chome, Chuo-Ku,
    • 650-0002, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kobe Information Center (Tourist Information)
    • 1
    • 651-0096, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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