Kobe Private Tours

“Natsuko is Amazing!!!”

First off, Natsuko is truly an amazing person. She is a very warm and caring person, and her great personality really shows. Natsuko is truly a "people person" and my family quickly bonded with her. My daughter is typically quiet and reserved, especially around strangers. Natsuko got my daughter to sing the Winnie the Pooh song with her. As a parent, some of our best moments in life are when we see our children do something out of the norm and totally unexpected. As for the tour I do appreciate how Natsuko was able to adjust the tour as the day went by. Our actual itinerary looked completely different from the one listed/suggested. We visited Nunbiki Herb Garden, Ikuta Shrine, and had a Kobe beef lunch (one of the best meals ever - the tomato dish was the best tomato I have ever eaten). But then we deviated as we looked for a McDonald's so that my son could look for a limited edition Gundam cup, and then Natsuko took us to her favorite shops so that we could buy Kobe's best Omiyage (snacks). Our day ended at Kobe Harborland (for shopping) and Meriken Park (Be Kobe sign). Overall, we were very blessed to have found Natsuko and were very happy to have her guide us around Kobe. My daughter is willing to return the favor and show you and your family around Disneyland here in California if you ever come to the USA.

Natsuko I.

(34 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am truly touched by your kind words. I was very happy to spend time with your family. It was fun talking not only about Japan and Kobe but also about your Disneyland with your daughter. I'm glad we could go to that hidden Kobe beef restaurant. The Kobe beef was amazing, and that tomato dish was really delicious too! It was an honor to share such a nice birthday lunch for your wife and son. Your family is so warm and kind, making me feel very welcome. I truly hope to visit California someday and see you all again. Natsuko

“Personable, Organized & Stylish”

Rika started working with us several days before the tour to verify the days plan and address our concerns. She is super organized and arrived as arranged and whisked us away in a taxi to the rope way. We then enjoyed a private tea ceremony which was a very special experience and later watched our Kobe beef being cooked in front of us. A fantastic day to remember Kobe and Japan. Rika is easy to talk to and open to discussing her life in Japan, as well as explaining and translating for us. Highly recommend her as a guide.

Rika N.

(8 reviews)

Dear Vivien、Hans Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate it. From the moment we met in the lobby, I felt so comfortable with you and Hans. Your kind words about my hat, outfit, and the materials I prepared really meant a lot to me—it made all the effort worthwhile. I’m also very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tea ceremony. The tea master mentioned how quickly you learned, which was wonderful to see. Spending the day with you both was truly a special experience for me as well. Your stories deeply touched me and made the day even more meaningful. Please take good care of yourselves and continue to enjoy each day to the fullest. California sounds like a beautiful place, and I sincerely hope to visit someday with my family. Thank you again, and I hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards, Rika

Albert W.

5 / 5

Apr 10, 2026

Best of Kobe Half-Day Tour: Gardens, Chinatown & Harborland

Apr 10, 2026

Kobe

6 hours

“Amazing Half Day Tour of Kobe with Kyoto”

We had an amazing time Kyoto who spoke English with our group of 4. It was our first time in Kobe and we took a train from Osaka to meet Kyoto at the Sannomiya Tourist center. We went see Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway where we saw some amazing view of Kobe and the gardens very very beautiful with plenty of photo opportunities. We then walked through the town and had a brief lunch and proceeded to walk through Kobe Chinatown and Motomachi. Kyoto was very helpful in answering all of our questions when asked regarding Kobe and other areas. We finished the tour by walking to Harborland. Kyoto was nice enough to help us get to back to train station. We all had a fun and enjoyable day in Kobe. Thank you for making it memorable.

Kyoko K.

(2 reviews)

Thank you so much for your review! It was lovely to meet you and I had great time showing you in Kobe. Please come back to Japan again! Kyoko