Gold-Guide recommends a trip to discover the diverse facets of the port city of Kobe!

• Table of Contents
• 1-day Kobe Tour: Cosmopolitan City's Kaleidoscope
• Guide's Recommended Points
• My Details
• Self-Introduction
• Mika's detailed information

1-day Kobe Tour: Cosmopolitan City's Kaleidoscope

We will meet at a hotel in Kobe City or at Shin-Kobe Station and explore the city's "history and international character." First, we will visit the historic Ikuta Shrine to learn about Kobe's origins and the background of its faith. Next, we will go to the former foreign settlement. We will walk through the streets dotted with Western architecture and experience the open culture nurtured in this port city. After that, we will enjoy the lively atmosphere of Chinatown in Nankinmachi. In the afternoon, we will stop by the Great Hanshin- Awaji Earthquake Memorial Park, which preserves the memory of the disaster, and learn about the progress of reconstruction. After a stroll along the waterfront at Meriken Park, we will move to Nada and conclude the tour at a sake brewery museum where we can learn about the history and techniques of sake brewing.

*Itinerary

9:00 AM Meet at a hotel in Kobe City or at JR Shin-Kobe Station → Travel by taxi

09:30 Ikuta Shrine (visiting the shrine and strolling around)

10:30 foreign visitors Settlement (Stroll)

11:00 Nankinmachi (stroll)

12:00 Lunch (additional charge / nearby restaurants can be recommended)

13:30 Earthquake Memorial Park (visit)

14:00 Meriken Park (seaside stroll) → Travel by taxi

15:00 Nada Sake Brewery Museum (tour) → Travel by taxi

17:00 Disband at the hotel or JR Shin-Kobe Station. *If you wish to be dropped off at a different location within Kobe City, please consult with your guide.

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Guide's Recommended Points

We will guide you through Kobe, a city that truly captures its "port town and international city" character, telling the story of the city along the way. The former foreign settlement is an interesting area if you understand its architecture, so we will focus on the highlights and explain them clearly. For Nankinmachi (Chinatown), we will suggest a way to explore it in a short amount of time, and adjust the stops to your preferences. At the earthquake memorial, we will carefully explain the background and ensure you have time to reflect in silence. As the appearance of the waterfront changes depending on the weather, we will select photo spots and easy-to-walk routes. In Nada, we will explain the connection between the land, water, and technology, focusing on "why it is a sake-producing region," in an easy-to-understand way.

My Details

Name: Mika

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Self-Introduction

Hello, everyone. I'm Mika, your guide in Japan, here to help you create unique travel experiences.

Although I officially became a licensed guide during the pandemic, my guiding experience began much earlier. Since childhood, my family has frequently hosted international visitors, including friends, exchange students, Guides and Scouts, and travelers from various backgrounds. I have been guiding them in Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Nara, Kobe, and the surrounding areas for many years. This has always been a great joy to meet guests from all around the world and show them Japanese culture.

After studying Museum Studies at the University of Leicester in the UK, I worked at the National Museum of Nature and Science Tokyo. I also have experience working with an embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

I have always loved museums. During my studies in the UK, I had the opportunity to intern at the British Museum. As a guide, I view all of Japan as a "living museum" and take great joy in introducing its wonders to my guests.

Guiding and scouting have also been significant parts of my life. I have been involved with the Girl Scouts of Japan and was a Girl Guide in both New Zealand and the UK while studying there. Additionally, I served as a resident volunteer at Pax Lodge, one of the WAGGGS World Centers in London.

I look forward to meeting you and sharing an unforgettable experience in Japan.

Mika's detailed information

Guide Experience：10 Years or more

Area: Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe

Languages: English

Qualifications: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN01687

Certified Itinerary Control Manager, TOEIC 900 or above

Expertise:Shrine/Temple,Japanese History,Pottery,Art Crafts

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