Free tour

Kobe evening walking tour

4.94

Excellent(18)

Kobe

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Ahmadzai

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 29 April 2025

Come and walk with me through the rich heart of Japan. Let’s make unforgettable memories together in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara! Looking forward to meeting you soon — Let's have fun and explore!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

(💰 Tour Price Notice: To avoid any confusion, the basic price for this tour is fixed at 4000 yen (20euro)per person.

6:15 PM – 7:45 PM | Kobe Evening Walking Tour)

We start our tour at Motomachi Station, where we gather by the curved wooden benches outside the station — a perfect spot to meet and get ready for the walk. From here, we stroll a few steps into Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi), immersing ourselves in the colorful streets filled with lanterns, shops, and delicious street food.
Next, we walk along Akashimachi-suji Avenue, a charming street favored by couples for its photogenic European-style buildings, leading us toward the Kobe Seaside Church, a serene and romantic landmark.
Continuing toward the waterfront, we arrive at Meriken Park, enjoying views of the iconic Kobe Port Tower and the calm harbor. Here, we pass the Earthquake Memorial, a quiet reminder of Kobe’s resilience.
We end our tour at BE KOBE, the large white monument in Meriken Park, perfect for photos with the sparkling harbor and city lights as our backdrop. For the final stretch, we stroll into Kobe Harborland, enjoying the lively atmosphere of shops, cafés, and the seaside promenade before concluding the tour.
This relaxed 1.5-hour walk combines history, culture, and scenic city views, making it ideal for both first-time visitors and those looking to enjoy Kobe’s evening charm.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Motomachi Station, 1 Motomachikōkadōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0014, Japan

(In front of Tully's coffee shop) near Motomachi station will be the start point of our walking tour

Outside visit

Motomachi Station

Motomachi Station is a lively train station in central Kobe, located right next to Nankinmachi (Kobe’s Chinatown) and within walking distance of Meriken Park and Harborland. Outside Motomachi Station, there is a curved open space with wooden benches arranged in a semi-circle. This spot feels like a small plaza where people can pause, rest, or wait for friends.

Outside visit

Kobe Chinatown

Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi) is one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, located just a short walk from Motomachi Station. The area is filled with colorful gates, lanterns, and streets lined with restaurants, food stalls, and shops selling Chinese snacks, dim sum, and souvenirs. It’s a lively cultural spot where visitors can enjoy both the festive atmosphere and Kobe’s international history, as the port city has long been a gateway for foreign influences.

Outside visit

Meriken Park

Meriken Park is a scenic waterfront park in Kobe, located near Harborland and the Port Tower. The park combines modern architecture with open green spaces and sea views, making it a popular spot for walking, relaxing, and taking photos. Highlights include the iconic Kobe Port Tower, the Kobe Maritime Museum, and the Earthquake Memorial Park, which preserves damage from the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake as a reminder of the city’s resilience.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).