Kobe Bites: A Culinary Tour

Embark on a flavorful adventure through Kobe. From the tender Kobe Beef to the unique Akashiyaki and Local Sake, experience the city’s culinary delights while exploring iconic landmarks like Chinatown and Meriken Park. Join us for a memorable food tour that blends Kobe’s rich heritage with its exceptional flavors!

￥9,000 per person

*price is for 4 pax

• Private tour

• Up to 8 PAX

• You choose the starting time

• Food and drinks included

• Duration: 3 hours

Kobe

Walking Tour

Public Transportation

• English

• Spanish

• Catalan

Private Tour

• Filipino

• Bisaya

• Japanese

Description

Get ready to dive into the culinary delights of Kobe, where traditional flavours and modern tastes come together in a delightful blend. This food tour will take you on a journey through vibrant and historic areas, starting at the peaceful Ikuta Shrine and then guiding you through the lively streets of Chinatown and the bustling Motomachi Shotengai. Along the way, you'll encounter a wonderful variety of local food stalls and eateries.

You will have the chance to savour a range of delicious tastings, including the delicate Akashiyaki, a twist on takoyaki, the flavorful Bokkake Sobameshi, and the world-renowned Kobe Beef. Don't miss the sake tasting session where you can explore other local foods and drinks that showcase Kobe’s diverse culinary heritage. This tour is designed to provide you with a perfect mix of cultural exploration and gastronomic delight, offering an authentic taste of Kobe’s vibrant food scene!

Itinerary

Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine is one of Kobe's oldest Shinto shrines, offering a tranquil escape with its beautiful traditional architecture and serene surroundings.

Kobe's Chinatown

Kobe's China Town, or Nankinmachi, is a lively district filled with vibrant streets, colourful lanterns, and an array of delicious Chinese street food.

Motomachi Shopping Street

Motomachi Shotengai is a historic shopping street known for its charming blend of traditional shops and modern boutiques, offering a variety of local and international treats.

Meriken Park

Meriken Park is a scenic waterfront area featuring stunning views of Kobe's harbour and landmarks, perfect for a relaxing stroll amidst the city's modern skyline.

Kobe Beef Sushi

Kobe Beef Sushi features tender slices of world-renowned Kobe beef atop perfectly seasoned sushi rice, offering a luxurious and melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Akashiyaki

Akashiyaki are soft, savoury dumplings filled with octopus and cooked in a light batter, often enjoyed with a dipping sauce.

Bokkake Sobameshi

Bokkake Sobameshi is a flavorful dish combining fried soba noodles with vegetables and a special sauce, creating a savoury and satisfying meal.

Local Kobe Sake

Kobe Sake is a premium Japanese rice wine known for its smooth, refined flavor, crafted in the renowned sake-brewing region of Kobe.

Some of the Tastings

Food Tastings

• Enjoy multiple local food tastings, including Kobe Beef, Sake, and Japanese sweets.

• Relax and enjoy—we’ll handle the food purchases on-site for you.

What's Not Included?

What's Included?

Private Guide

• 3-hour private guided tour through Kobe's most iconic areas.

• Guide in your chosen language.

• Expert guidance on selecting the best food stops.

Transportation Costs

• Transportation costs to the meeting point.

• This is a walking tour; however, if you prefer to take a taxi for short distances, the taxi cost is not included.

Meeting Point

Meeting point is at San-Kita Amore Park.

How to get there

When you arrive at JR Sannomiya Station, exit at the east gate, turn left, and cross the pedestrian towards Hankyu Sannomiya.

When arriving at Hankyu Sannomiya, go through the east exit and you'll find the meeting point.

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Landmark/s

There is a Matsumoto Kiyoshi next to the park.

If you wish to be picked up and dropped off at the hotel feel free to inform us.

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Reviews

11 reviews

★★★★★

We had a wonderful time with Peri for the Kobe food tour. I only wish we had more time in Kobe to book his other tours. Will definitely use Kansai Local Tours again.

★★★★★

Tim - USA

March 16, 2025

Fantastic and informative Kobe food tour

Peri organized a tailor-made tour for us that included a cooking class! She went out of her way to find the perfect class, and the experience exceeded our expectations. We learned how to prepare a multi-layered Japanese breakfast in a former sake brewery building, now converted into a sake tasting and pairing center. The owners greeted us with great hospitality, and the chef, wife of the owner, was incredibly patient and expert in her teaching. After the class and enjoying our delicious creation, Pere continued the tour with his in-depth knowledge of the area. In addition, he made sure we returned to our accommodations without a hitch. I highly recommend Peri and the Nadagogo Sakedokoro experience.

★★★★★

Sylvia & Bill- USA

February 14, 2025

Fantastic gastronomical experience

We had an amazing tour w Pere. What a wonderful interesting person. We learned a lot about the history of the area, saw great sights and of course had delicious local food!! We enjoyed going to local places that we would never find on our own and experiencing new dishes. What a fun afternoon. We wish Pere continued success; he is quite an inspiration speaking many languages fluently with a great background in education. Thanks Pere!

★★★★★

Ted and Lisa - USA

November 1, 2024

Kobe Bites: A Culinary Food Tour

The guide was very nice, flexible and helpful. She introduced the foods that I want to try without the effort of guessing which one is best because obviously she knows the best- I was so full at the end of the tour. A bonus that I d8dnt expect was an all you can drink sake ( of different types) for 30.minutes - that was fun- thank you for introducing Kobe delicacies - I would recommend -

★★★★★

Virginia - United States

August 31, 2024

Kobe Bites: A Culinary Food Tour

We liked the food and really enjoyed the tour. You did a great job!

★★★★★

Kenneth- United States

August 14, 2024

A gastronomic excursion

Thankyou I had a great time yesterday. Good luck with your photography.

★★★★★

Matt - Sweden

August 3, 2024

Food tour with Arisa

★★★★★

Robert - England

July 14, 2024

Everything was perfect

We had a wonderful afternoon with Pere doing the Street Food Tour. He has such a great interest in all things food and took us to sample so many great foods. Pere is very discerning with his recommendations so you will eat very well and enjoy the whole experience! We wouldn't have been able to see and eat so much good food without him :)

★★★★★

Martha - United States

July 13, 2024

A great afternoon with Peri

Short answer: Yes! We’ve done a couple of food tours in Japan and this is definitely different and special. Of course the tour is expensive but then so is high quality Kobe Beef. It’s not something you can do cheaply or if you do find a place selling inexpensive “Kobe beef” you’re probably being ripped off. We had a great afternoon with Peri who gave us great insights into the world of Sake and how it’s made, the background of what makes Kobe beef special and showed us around some fun parts of Kobe. Obviously the highlights were tasting the Sake and Kobe beef. It was also interesting getting to know a perspective on the expat experience from someone who’s moved to Japan and been here a couple of years. Would highly recommend the tour if you want to get to know real Kobe beef!

★★★★★

David - Germany

May 1, 2024

Personalized and premium tour: Sake and Kobe beef, is it worth it?

You quickly realize that he not only knows his way around but also likes to share his knowledge - a great tour guide and a highlight of our trip. Thank you for that.

★★★★★

Rahul - Germany

April 22, 2024

Food tour in Kobe

Wonderful food walking tour of Kobe. Peri was very professional, knowledgeable and fun, I highly recommend it!

★★★★★

Bethany - USA

December 30, 2023

Food tour in Kobe with Peri