Explore Kobe with a Private Local Guide from Sannomiya

Summary: Excellent tour. Kodai speeks English really well. He was able to explain everything very clearly. Especially about all the shrines and temples and the difference between them :-) We had so many other questions as well just in relation to japan and he was able to answer everything. His local knowledge is amazing and he custom made the tour based on what we wanted to see and do. He communicated with us before the tour so everything was sorted on the day. He was great with our 4 year old son as well which helped. I would recommend him to everyone!!

Summary: The.best.experience.and.tour!! Kodai was outstanding fun and entertaining. He reached out to us prior to trip and shared his picture. We too shared our picture for easy identification. We appreciate his knowledge, wisdom, and expertise! thx much Kodai !!!

Summary: Kodai was a wonderful tour guide. He met us at the port terminal and guided us throughout the day. Kodai guided us through the transportation system and brought us to interesting spots including the sake and lkobe beef museums. He was very helpful and guided us on shrine and table etiquette. Kodai was very kind and responsive to our needs and shopping wishes. We would highly recommend his tour— 10:10!

Summary: Superior experience and great personalized orientation to Kobe. Had an extra day in Osaka and wanted to try some Kobe beef on their “home turf”. Like the other reviewers, we were impressed with his great communications and desire to make this experience the best for us. A very enthusiastic and cheerful young student greeted us promptly on arrival and validated our desired itinerary. We adjusted minimally to meet his school schedule and weren’t disappointed. Great overview of the town starting with the international district. As a bonus visited the local mosque and met the Imam who is the first native Japanese to hold that position. He gave us a wonderful testimony of his conversion to that faith. Stopped for a wonderful affordable lunch of Okonomiyaki (local pancake specialty) and enjoyed watching the preparation and bantering with the staff. Took a cable car ride to Mt Rokko herb garden with fantastic views from the top and peaceful surroundings with a leisurely stroll down to the midway stop finishing the experience with some lavender ice cream. At the end of our fun four hours, Kodai recommended Chinatown as a fun experience and a street food vendor of absolutely delicious authentic Kobe beef. Melt in yo mouth superb taste for just under $20. All in all, a wonderful day trip and great way to see much of Kobe in a short time with a great price point. Thanks again Kodai!

Summary: Our tour guide Kodai was great - very friendly and enthusiastic. He made contact early on when we initially booked the tour asking to know what we wanted to see. Saw the historical area, Chinatown, ate some Kobe beef and had lunch at a Sushi restaurant run by a lovely husband and wife team. We had a great day and we all learned something as many questions were asked from both sides. Would highly recommend this tour.

Summary: We had an amazing day in Kobe thanks to our guide Kodai! He connects so well with teens and adults and he planned the best day for us. We had seen so many urban areas that we asked Kodai to show us a rural area. He took us to a very cool fishing village that we would have never been able to find or explore on our own. He also taught us so much about Kobe beef and took us to the best places to eat. We had many laughs too because of Kodai’s great personality!

Summary: I must say that this was a great experience! Since the tour is highly customizable, we first went to the sake museum, then visited a local village, where we ended up stopping buy a local sushi restaurant in the area. The sushi place was excellent, they not only served some of the best sushi I've ever had, but they also offered a spontaneous sushi-making class. In the end, we ended up making our own sushi, which turned out to be a really great time and the highlight of the day.

Summary: Kodai was an excellent guide for Kobe. We were able to fully customize the tour to our interests. We first visited a local sake museum (with some tastings), then explored Chinatown, Kitano neighborhood, and the pier. Was great to converse with Kodai throughout the tour!

Summary: The tour was above and beyond our expectations! This is perfect for those who want a more private and intimate tour. We were able to discuss what we wanted to do and our guide made it happen! Thanks and we will see you again next time we travel to Kobe!

Summary: Our guide, Kodai, was exceptional. As soon as our reservation was made, he contacted me to plan what we would like to do. His knowledge of different locations helped us have a wonderful Kobe Tour, geared to our abilities. He is so easy to talk to, conscientiously keeping contact, and very helpful. We ended with dinner at a Kobe beef restaurant he recommended, which made our visit unforgettable!