Kobe Beef Dining Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide

Kobe Beef Gallery, located in the shopping complex Koto no Hako, is a place where visitors can learn the true story of Kobe Beef. Deepen your knowledge through easy-to-understand exhibits and displays, and watch skilled chefs prepare and grill authentic Kobe Beef right before your eyes. The gallery also features an official Kobe Beef restaurant database, helping visitors find certified Kobe Beef restaurants throughout Japan.

Kitano-cho is a city district at the foot of the Rokko mountain range where many foreign merchants and diplomats settled after the Port of Kobe was opened to foreign trade in the second half of the 19th century. More than a dozen of the former mansions, known as Ijinkan, remain in the area and are open to the public as museums. Most of the houses charge an admission fee of 550-880 yen, while combination tickets are available to see multiple houses. The entire district is pleasant to walk through and offers a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutiques, making it a favorite among young couples.

Kobe Harborland is a shopping and entertainment district between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront of Kobe's port area. The district offers a large selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and other amusements, which, together with the romantic evening atmosphere, have made it a popular spot for couples and tourists alike. The most prominent shopping complex in Kobe Harborland is Umie which consists of three parts: Mosaic, South Mall and North Mall.

The feel of the Kobe Port area remains alive and well here, with traces of what was once called "the most beautiful foreign settlement in the East." The retro-modern style architecture from Japan's early modern period has been updated with restaurants and cafes, while keeping its original beauty intact. Experience lovely city lights and illuminations, such as lit-up buildings like the Kobe City Museum and the Daimaru Kobe store, and the enchanting street lights. Looked at from the south, Akashimachi Street offers a tree-lined avenue that is followed by an illuminated path leading to a wedding hall.