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Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Kobe Port Terminal, Kobe

K.O.B.E, Harborland, Kobe city, Kobe

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe

"MOSAIC", Kobe Harbor Land, Kobe city, Kobe

Looking Down over Kobe from Mt Rokko, Kobe

Ole Ole, we're the champ, Vissel Kobe from Italy

Kobe Port Tower, Kobe

Guests in s bus on the way to Kobe

"MOSAIC", Kobe Harbor Land, Kobe city, Kobe

Kobe Ijinkan, early foreign settlers' residences built in 19th century, Kobe

BBQ party at Mt Rokko Country House, Kobe

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe

China Town, San-No-Miya, Kobe

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Name: Kobe Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 288 USD
Rating: 5.0 (63 reviews)

Day Trip

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.

5.00 / 5

(63 reviews)

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Kobe

English

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Masahisa M.)

Up to 15 people

Kobe come to a vital life again from intense earthquake that hit on Jan 17, 1995. Kobe always creates us a resplendent, exotic mood that the cosmopolitan city has. The old foreign settlement where sophisticated modern architecture still remains upper town must be the reason to ferment that atmosphere and give the period of cosmopolitan flavor. At Meriken Wharf, you can hear the whistles of ships and touch cultural history in this city.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto, Nara or Kobe)

09:00 AM

To meet you at your hotel lobby, with Gowithguide welcome sign board your name on. Followed after brief tour orientation, we start the tour of the day

We take you to Osaka METRO station or JR, private railway station whichever closer to your hotel. If you stay in Kobe, we can save 45 min travel by train to JR or Hankyuu-San No Miya station. We pop in City Loop bus that leads us to England House, Youkan-Nagaya (French) House and Ben's House on Kitano Ijinkan Street.

11:00 AM

Kitano Ijinkan Street

12:00 PM

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden

We take City Loop bus again at Kitano-Ijinkan bus stop, and get off next bus stop, Kobe Nunobiki-Herb Garden station. We take a ropeway to lead us to Nunobiki-Herb garden. (10 min ropeway ride).

02:00 PM

Nankin-machi (China Town)

We take City Loop bus again. 10 min walk from Hankyuu or JR San No Miya station to Nankin-machi (China Town)

04:30 PM

Meriken Park and Kobe Harbor-Lad Umie (Shopping and Food Court)

06:00 PM

End of this day tour at your hotel in Osaka. If you stay in Kobe, we arrive earlier. If you stay in Kyoto, Osaka or Nara, we arrive later

Ending Point

At your hotel in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto, Nara or Kobe)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Included:

*Guide fee, hotel pick-up fee in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto, Nara or Kobe)

*Travel expense as required for the guide to travel with customers by means of public transportation such as train, subway, bus.

Travel expenses for the guide included herein are limited within Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto or Kobe)

*Admission fees, tickets for the guide as might be incurred at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, temples, shrines or the like.

*Meals , drinks or the like for the guide during the tour

*Any tax or the like as might be incurred by the guide in Japan

*Gratuity

What‘s not included

Not included:

*Fees to cruise river or sea or the like for the guide

*Tickets for Universal Studio Japan, museum or the like for the guide as might be required at private or public entertainment facilities.

Tour Important Information

Visit the old foreign settlement and you can understand why Kobe is called cosmopolitan city. At Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, here for sure, you will find best places for romantic chats in ropeway cabin or walks whichever you prefer and spend unforgettable time with full of 75,000 herb flowers.

Nankin-machi (China town) is always full of gourmet people. Kobe beef is also on the menu even at a hole in the wall restaurant, never let them down.

At Meriken Park, some attractions are romantic cruises that last 60 minutes. You can also admire beautiful panorama view of Kobe harbor from Kobe Port Tower or restaurant, art craft shop complex named Umie MOSAIC. Breath-taking sunset view is what makes this place so romantic

City loop bus runs every 10 to 15 min and takes you right on the spot. A one-day pass is advantageous, on sale in City Bus, at the Kobe Information Center (Sannomiya), Tourist Information Offices (JR Shin Kobe bullet train station)

- IMPORTANT -

Be quiet and respectful in Temples and Shrines complex

Remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Temples, Shrines.

Not to touch old buildings, old remains and objects

Not to take pictures where prohibited in Temples and Shrines complex

Take your shoes off before stepping on tatami

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.

5.00 / 5

(63 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Masahisa M.

Lived in Chicago (5 years), Toronto (1 year), Singapore (2 years), Indonesia (4 years) and Birmingham, UK (11 years) to construct business platform, now retired after 40

years employment in Japan. Dynamic tour guide who develops many different ways along with rich experience overseas to entertain large or small tour groups. Enjoys the interaction with tour groups, very strong group presentation and communication skills, finds each guest question as an opportunity to learn anything new. Constantly learning information about each tour spot to enhance tours. Guided 9,382 guests all over the world across Japan as of Sept 30, 2025 since Feb 2015.

Reviews

Jennifer N.

5 / 5

Nov 24, 2025

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Nov 24, 2025

Nara

8 hours

“A Day in Nara with Masahisa "Mike"”

From the day I booked my trip with Mike, my group was in good hands. Mike prepared material for our day in Nara along with other items to help us on our Japan vacation. Mike met us at our hotel in Kyoto and guided us on our train journey to Nara. His knowledge of Nara was incredible and we enjoyed our day and the pace he set. He even went above and beyond by procuring return Aoniyoshi tickets for our group!! Thank you for a wonderful day, Mike!

Masahisa M.

Jennifer Thank you again for coming from afar. Since you all walked quite a long distance in Nara Park today, I imagine you all must be very tired. Please take a good rest tonight. Japan still has many wonderful scenic spots to offer, so I hope you will visit us sometime again. I wish you a continued delightful family trip and a safe return home with wonderful memory. Thanks Masahisa

Lisa G.

5 / 5

Nov 5, 2025

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Nov 5, 2025

Nara

8 hours

“Exploring Nara (day trip from Osaka)”

We had the most amazing day exploring Nara with Masahisa - or Mike, as he likes to be called. He met us at the Osaka port and was such a lovely, energetic guide who knows Nara inside out, having lived there for many years. We caught the local train from Osaka to Nara, and Mike expertly navigated us through the crowds to all the best spots in Nara Park - even stopping along the way at Nakatanidou for some freshly made mochi (a must-try!). It was a big day of walking, but Mike smartly suggested we take the local shuttle bus between a few of the temples and shrines to give our legs a rest. Feeding the friendly deer (with crackers provided by Mike) was definitely a highlight, as was visiting the serene Yoshikien Japanese Garden. Lunch at a traditional soba noodle restaurant was another memorable moment - simple, authentic, and delicious. Mike is such a kind and generous guide who genuinely loves meeting people from around the world. His passion for sharing Japan’s history and culture made the day extra special. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Masahisa M.

Lisa Thank you again for visiting us from afar. Although our time together was limited, I sincerely hope you were able to touch at least a glimpse of the atmosphere of the ancient capital, Nara. Your visit brought back memories of my time in Perth. I still vividly recall a photo I took back then at the Pinnacles, where the dazzling contrast between the white sandy beach and the deep navy sky remains striking, even as the photo itself has aged. I forgot to mention this during your visit, but unlike Fremantle Prison, Nara will soon be home to Japan’s first luxury hotel utilizing a former prison designated as an Important Cultural Property. It is scheduled to open in 2026. Wishing you all a safe journey home. Thanks Masahisa

Janak V.

5 / 5

Nov 4, 2025

Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

Nov 4, 2025

Kyoto

9 hours

“Guided by THE expert”

Masahisa is a true professional. He helped plan two days in Kyoto with unerring accuracy, historical knowledge, and lively commentary. He took us through the transit systems like the pro he is which saved us an amazing amount of time and effort. He showed us things that we had not even discussed and included just amazing add-ons to what we wanted to see. He is very fast paced and made sure that we were able to complete everything that we had agreed on and more. I wish I could find his business card because I would like to personally thank him and send him a token of our great appreciation which he would not accept in person while we were with him.

Masahisa M.

Janak Thank you again for visiting us from afar. In recent years, the atmosphere of Kyoto as an ancient capital has sadly been lost due to overtourism. Given this situation, I was truly pleased to be able to guide you through a serene imperial villa that still retains, under government preservation, a faint fragrance of courtly culture. I was also delighted that I could have the opportunity to view the sixteen 12th-century Buddhist statues derived from Hindu deities. I imagine your trip must have been quite tiring, given the fast pace. Please visit us again if the opportunity arises—I look forward to welcoming you. Thank you Masahisa