Kobe Private Tours

“What a beautiful experience!”

Dear Natsuko, Thank you for the wonderful day in Kobe and for the many beautiful moments. From the very beginning, it felt to me as if we had known each other for years —that’s not something to take for granted, and it’s clearly a gift you have. As you know, the Herb Gardens and the time and experience with Matsuda-san deserve a review of their own—thank you for that as well. And finally, thank you for your understanding and patience with my arrival. I thought that after so many weeks in Tokyo I had mastered Japan’s train system—but I was clearly mistaken. I’m sorry for keeping you waiting. Thank you for everything — thumbs up, 5/5!

Natsuko I.

(32 reviews)

Hi Stefan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I also felt as if we had known each other for years. It felt like strolling around Kobe with a long-lost friend. I was happy to see you enjoying the shortcake at the Herb Gardens and witnessing your joy while tasting the real Kobe beef at the restaurant. I truly look forward to seeing you again. Next time, let’s explore the harbor area together!

“Very wonderful guide”

Responded quickly. Even when I was late on arrival and we still managed to see everything! Would book with her again if I was going to other places in Japan

Natsuko I.

(32 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It made me happy to see you savoring every bite of the Kobe beef. I hope you have lovely memories from Ikuta Shrine, Chinatown, the matcha café, and the sake tasting at the Kobe Port Tower. I also enjoyed being your tour guide. If you come back to Kobe, please reach out to me! Natsuko

“Wonderful Himeji, Incredible Hideyoshi-san!”

Hideyoshi-san is an amazing tour guide and I would be excited to rejoin him again across Japan. The care and insight he brings to his tours was unmatched and he was powering through plenty of walking better than the rest of us :). He was quick with historical knowledge, and brought a personal touch to much of the tour. So great! The tour to Engyoji Temple was really wonderful and while it does take a bit of time to get there (from Osaka: a train, then bus, then ropeway, then another bus. And the same set to get back), it was a magical location, rivaling that of Kiyomizu-dera and much, MUCH less crowded. Yes, not quite as grand a spectacle as Kiyomizu, but with vast temple grounds and beautiful foliage, Engyoji during the fall was a gorgeous experience. Himeji Castle was great and with Hideyoshi-san's insights along the way made for a nice cap of the tour. The top two stories inside the castle itself begin to get very crowded with a bit of a wait to reach the top floor, but as an overall tour, it wasn't a bad day at all. Expect some wait times but you might get lucky. All in all, it was a full-day trip and a wonderful experience. Great times, good vibes, plenty of history, and stunning vistas.

Hideo Y.

(214 reviews)

I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. I aenjoyed guiding you, too. Yes, it was a fantastic day to enjoy seeing beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves, like red pink and yellow at Engyoji Temple. The temple is filmed on the location of the movie "Last Samurai" that Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe appear. After lunch we visied Himeji Castle with 5-story 7 floors. It is one of the 12 castles that built during the Samurai Period (until 1867) and now still exists. Another name of Himeji castle is White Eagret Castle. Lucnkily we could see the castle elegantly lit up in the evening. I hope to see you again and I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.