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Discover Kobe's roots at beautiful Ikuta Shrine.
Kitano Road: Step back in time and explore Kobe's historic European settlement – a reminder of the city's early days as a global port.
Beyond this monument, Kobe Port has so many fascinating stories to discover!
Don't miss Kobe's vibrant Chinatown – it's one of Japan's best!
Port of Kobe Tower

Kobe Cultural and Historical Private Walking Tour

By Just Walk!
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $84 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kobe? Kobe Beef? Well, after this tour, you'll see Kobe in a whole new light!

We'll uncover the city's rich history, its fascinating cultural mix, and the captivating stories behind its iconic landmarks.

And the best part? We'll explore it all on foot, together! So, come join us and discover the real Kobe, the Kobe locals might not even know!

Activity location

  • Meriken Park
    • Hatobacho, Chuo-Ku,
    • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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Kobe Cultural and Historical Private Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
$83.62 x 1 Adult$83.62
Total
Price is $83.62
Until Fri, Jun 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMeet Up at Meeting Point
  • What's includedWhat's includedCultural and Historical Stories
  • What's includedWhat's includedThis is a walking tour, so put on your most comfortable shoes and let's go!
  • What's includedWhat's includedChinese Speaking Tour Guide also Available
  • What's includedWhat's includedIndonesian Speaking Guide also Available
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Speaking Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOther Personal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation Fees

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Kitano Road has a bit of an uphill trek, so make sure you're ready for a mini-workout!

Activity itinerary

Meriken Park
  • 30m
You’ve seen Kobe Tower, right? Well, Kobe Tower is located in Meriken Park. Meriken Park is also home to a must-visit monument: the BE KOBE sign. This is the perfect spot for a photo with the Oriental Hotel and the beautiful Kobe waterfront as your backdrop. There's actually a lot more to tell about Meriken Park, but if I go into all the details, this description will get way too long. So, on this tour, I'll tell you the other stories about this place.!
Ikuta Shrine
  • 45m
Ever wondered where the name Kobe comes from? In this tour, we will visit Ikuta Shrine, and you’ll find out where the "Kobe" came from! This shrine has been around since the year 300 AD and is one of Kobe’s most iconic landmarks. But remember, Ikuta Shrine is a place of worship, so if we visit, always be respectful of those who are praying!
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
  • 30m
Kobe is one of the few port cities opened during the Meiji Restoration era. Because of this, it became a settlement for many immigrants. For the Chinese immigrants, they established their homes along Nankinmachi, so as you walk down this street, you’ll see lot of Chinese-style buildings here!
Kitano Ijinkan-gai
  • 1h
Kobe is one of the few port cities opened during the Meiji Restoration era. Because of this, it became a settlement for many immigrants. For the European immigrants, they established their homes along Kitano Road, so as you walk down this street, you’ll see European-style buildings. Oh, we'll also stop by the Starbucks on Kitano Road! The building is stunning and makes a great photo background, plus there’s an interesting story behind it!
Kobe Muslim Mosque
  • 30m
Kobe's history as a port city is full of surprises. Did you know it has Japan's oldest mosque? Join me on this tour, and we'll go inside and see it for ourselves!
Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (Pass by)
Ever wondered what it's like to walk through history? On this tour, we'll step back in time as we explore one of Japan's most historic shopping streets!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMeriken Park
    • Hatobacho, Chuo-Ku,
    • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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