Kobe City Private Tours
Description
-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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
1. Sightseeing: Nankinmachi is a historic area adorned with Chinese-style buildings and decorations, allowing participants to appreciate its unique ambiance. 2. Shopping: Nankinmachi offers a variety of traditional Chinese goods and souvenirs for purchase, giving participants the opportunity to shop and bring home mementos. 3. Dining Experience: With numerous Chinese restaurants and cafes, participants can savor authentic Chinese cuisine and enjoy tea in the area.
At Kobe Port Tower, you can enjoy sake tasting! You can also find souvenirs that are perfect for Kobe gifts!
Exploring the Shrine Grounds: Visitors can wander through the serene grounds of Ikuta Shrine, taking in the beauty of the traditional architecture, lush greenery, and peaceful atmosphere.
1. Herb Garden Exploration: The expansive grounds feature a wide variety of herbs and plants for visitors to enjoy while strolling through the garden, taking in the fragrant scents of the herbs. 2. Herb Workshops: The herb gardens host workshops and experiential events related to herbs. Participants can learn about herb cultivation, cooking with herbs, and brewing herbal teas while having fun. 3. Herb Product Shopping: The on-site shops offer organic products, herbal teas, and extracts made with herbs for visitors to purchase. Tourists can buy herb products as souvenirs or for personal use. 4. Dining at Restaurants and Cafes: Within the herb gardens, there are restaurants and cafes serving dishes and sweets made with herbs. Visitors can savor herb-infused cuisine while relaxing in the fragrant surroundings.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
I will be standing in front of the escalator on the third floor holding a welcome board, so customers can easily find me and feel at ease.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(18)
I booked this trip a few days in advance and I was very pleased to hear that I was the only participant and they were willing to go ahead with the tour. My guide was the wonderful Lucy (Ikuko). Her English was execellent and she was a delight! Bubbly, fun and a wonderful person. She had great knowledge of her home town. The tour was a great mix of local sites and gave a general overview of Kobe with interesting and beautiful places to see - and some I revisted in the preceeding days. The Herb Garden was stunning! I would not hestitate to recommend this tour!
We had a wonderful day with a sweet and experienced guide, she talked about Kobe's history and present. She took us more to many sights.
I also had a truly fantastic day visiting my favorite spots in Kobe with both of you. I hope you continue to have a wonderful time discovering many more amazing things in Japan!
A thorough and interesting tour of Kobe! Lucy was incredible from start to finish, focusing on our interests and comfort throughout. We hit all the highlights and Lucy provided interesting background on everything. Highly recommended tour!
I read your review after finishing my tour today. It made me so happy that I found myself reading it over and over again. Since the day after our tour on the 29th, I’ve been checking the weather and imagining how much you both must be enjoying the rest of your time in Japan. I hope the rest of your journey continues to be filled with wonderful and exciting experiences! Lucy
Great mix of sights and experiences. The team was incredibly kind and attentive, and we felt very well taken care of throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
Thank you for writing a review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. We look forward to seeing you again! Natsuko
Lucy the guide was outstanding so friendly and knowledgeable spoke very good english listened to us in questions we had to ask A fabulous day with a fabulous guide
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I will never forget the time I spent showing you around our beautiful Kobe. It is a memory I will carry with me for the rest of my life here. I truly hope that your wonderful travels continue for many years to come. Thank you again for everything. With gratitude, Lucy
Mahoko is a fantastic guide. She speaks excellent English having spent many years in America. We were collected from the Port for an intial rour round the town. We then had a fabulous seafood meal at a traditional Japanese restauraunt where we sat at tables watching as the chef prepared and served our dishes.. Finally we took the cable car to the mountain top and she was very knowleable about the herb garden plants as we descended. We took taxis where necessary to get through the itinerary. We paid for the meal and the taxis. I can't recommend too highly this tour with Mihoko as the guide
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the Japanese lunch course, carefully crafted by the talented chef. Your passion for plants and gardens was truly inspiring—I learned so much from you! Wishing you many wonderful memories during your time in Japan. -Mahoko
Our party of 3 was met in a timely manner and afterwards we all agreed we had just experienced one of the best tour inside a city in our lifetimes. Asaka was our guide and she was delightful to see a large swath of Kobe using a variety of transportation modes. Her charm, knowledge, linguistic styling, and ability to maneuver around town was perfect. We visited many memorable and so enjoyed the Kobe with Wagyu comparison lunch at the restaurant off the beaten path. We all agreed that our 6 hours together flew by and brought true gladness to our minds. It was beautiful day. 🙏
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour—it was a pleasure spending time with you. I hope you will come back to Japan again in the future. You are always welcome, and I would love to see you again!
We had a wonderful day with Lucy our guide. she met us at the cruise terminal and then we took the cable car to the herb garden, visited a Shrine and then had the most wonderful Kobe beef meal at At Marco. Then went to Kobe Port Tower and China Town. I would highly recommend this tour. It’s perfectly paced and Lucy is a delight.
Thank you so much for your review; I was really happy to hear from you. We talked about many things, and I remember every conversation being so interesting. Your mangoes must be delicious. Richard also loves many kinds of bamboo. Please take care and enjoy your trip to other countries. I hope you’ll visit Japan again sometime! Safe travels. Best regards, Lucy
Natsuko was on time and in the correct location. Her car was clean, tidy and in very good condition. She was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable about the area as she has lived here all her life. The herb gardens were spectacular in full bloom and the walk back down easy and interesting. She then took us to a shrine, Chinatown, a great Japanese restaurant for lunch. Afterwards we went to the old part of town to go through some homes. Great day.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I really appreciate it. I had such a calm and nice day as your tour guide, with you and your lovely wife. The flowers were beautiful, and the walk in the herb garden was amazing, wasn't it? Thank you for visiting Japan during the best season when the cherry blossoms are blooming. I'm glad I could show you a restaurant that represents the best of Japan. I hope to see you again soon. Thank you for a lovely day! Natsuko
Mahoko showed us a wonderful time in Kobe. She's very friendly and easy to talk with. The gondola ride and the green gardens we're spectacular!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!I’m truly glad I could take you to the herb garden during the most beautiful time of the year, when it delights the eyes and soothes the senses with its fragrance. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan during the cherry blossom season! Mahoko
