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Hidden Kobe Night: 3 Local Bars, 5 Dishes & 3 Drinks

A relaxed local dining experience in Kobe

Local seafood shared during a Kobe food tour

Sannomiya’s lively nightlife streets in Kobe

Hidden Kobe Night: 3 Local Bars, 5 Dishes & 3 Drinks

Food & Drink

Joined 2026

Aki O.

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Kobe

English, Japanese (Native)

3 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Aki O.)

Up to 5 people

Discover Kobe after dark through three contrasting local venues around Sannomiya and Motomachi: a relaxed izakaya, a lively standing bar, and a sake-focused neighborhood bar. Enjoy five local dishes served as tasting portions and three included drinks, with the chance to try sake from the Nada region. Learn how locals order, share food, and unwind, with simple Japanese phrases and relaxed conversation throughout this private experience.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

06:00 PM

Meeting Point

Sannomiya Station, Kobe

- Meet outside the Central Exit ticket gates at JR Sannomiya Station. I will send a detailed meeting-point photo before the tour.

06:20 PM

Sannomiya Night Streets

Start with a short walk through Sannomiya’s backstreets and local dining lanes. Learn how to recognize izakayas, tachinomi bars, and sake-focused venues before beginning dinner.

06:40 PM

Stop 1: Local Izakaya — 2 Dishes & 1 Drink

Begin at a relaxed Kobe izakaya with two tasting dishes and one standard drink per guest. The menu may include seasonal small plates, local seafood, grilled food, or another neighborhood favorite. Learn a simple ordering phrase and how shared dishes work in Japan.

07:40 PM

Stop 2: Tachinomi — 2 Dishes & 1 Drink

Continue to a lively standing bar for two more tasting dishes and one standard drink per guest. Depending on the venue and season, dishes may include oden, gyoza, grilled items, or a local equivalent. Experience the casual after-work atmosphere enjoyed by Kobe residents.

08:40 PM

Stop 3: Kobe Sake Bar — 1 Dish & 1 Drink

Finish at a small sake-focused bar or local izakaya with one pairing dish and one standard drink per guest. Try sake from Kobe’s Nada region if you wish, or choose beer, a highball, or a non-alcoholic option, and enjoy relaxed local conversation.

09:10 PM

Motomachi Night Stroll & Local Recommendations

End with a short walk toward Motomachi. Take final photos and receive personalized recommendations based on the five dishes, three drinks, and atmosphere you enjoyed.

Ending Point

JR Motomachi Station, Kobe

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• 3.5 hours of private guiding for your group only

• Three contrasting local food-and-drink venues around Sannomiya and Motomachi

• Five different local dishes served as tasting portions across the three stops

• One standard drink per guest at each stop, for three drinks total

• A non-alcoholic option at each stop

• Restaurant selection and reservation arrangements

• Menu, ordering, and communication support

• Simple Japanese phrases for ordering and toasting

• Stories about Kobe’s food, sake culture, and neighborhoods

• Natural photos during the evening

• Personalized food and drink recommendations for the rest of your stay

What‘s not included

• Additional food and drinks beyond the five dishes and three standard drinks

• Premium drinks or menu upgrades

• Transportation to and from the meeting and ending points

• Shopping and other personal expenses

• Personal travel insurance

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 2026

Aki O.

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About Tour Guide Aki O.

Hello! I’m a local guide based in the Kansai area, offering private and customized tours in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

I enjoy helping visitors discover not only famous sights, but also the food, shops, neighborhoods, traditions, and everyday experiences that make Japan special. My tours are relaxed and flexible, with plenty of time for questions, conversation, photos, and spontaneous discoveries.

I also work as a Japanese language teacher, which has given me extensive experience communicating with people from different countries and explaining Japanese culture in a clear and approachable way.

Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time, traveling alone, or looking for places beyond the usual tourist routes, I can tailor the experience to your interests and pace. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, discover things you may not find on your own, and leave with meaningful memories of your time in Japan.

I look forward to exploring Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto with you!