Private Guide · Kobe, Japan

Experience Kobe Beyond the Guidebook

Golf, mountain trails, tennis, and the finest food in Japan — all shaped around you.

"Not a tour group. Not a pre-packaged itinerary. A fully personal experience, led by someone who knows this city inside out."

Why Travel With Us

Three Reasons Travelers Choose This Guide

Deeply Personal

Every itinerary is built around your interests, pace, and travel style — not a fixed script. Tell us what matters to you, and we'll craft the day around it.

Genuinely Multi-Skilled

Your guide is a scratch golfer, an avid trekker of Mt. Rokko, an NTRP 4.0 tennis player, and a passionate local food expert. One guide, many worlds to explore.

Trusted & Qualified

16 years in New Zealand. TOEIC 840. National travel license. A professional driver's license. Every detail managed with precision and care so you can simply enjoy.

What We Offer

Four Ways to Experience Kobe

From world-class golf courses to hidden ramen spots — choose your adventure, or mix them all.

Active

Golf in Hyogo

Hyogo Prefecture hosts some of Japan's finest golf courses — coastal, mountain, and heritage layouts. Play alongside a scratch-handicap guide who knows every fairway.

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Nature

Mt. Rokko Trekking

Just minutes from the city center, Mt. Rokko offers trails for every level. Breathe fresh mountain air and look down over Kobe's harbor from 931 meters above.

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Active

Tennis in Kobe

Rally with an NTRP 4.0 hitting partner on Japan's signature omni courts. A relaxed social hit or a full competitive session — you choose the intensity.

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Food

Gourmet Kobe

From the world-famous Kobe beef restaurant scene to hidden Yoshoku classics and morning sushi — discover Kobe's layered food culture with a passionate local guide.

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Years in New Zealand

0.1

Golf Handicap

4.0

NTRP Tennis Level

47km

Mt. Rokko Ridge Known

Your Guide

Meet Kyoji Sai — Kobe's Active & Gourmet Specialist

A scratch golfer. A trekker who has walked every ridge of Mt. Rokko. A fluent English speaker with 16 years of life in New Zealand. A licensed national travel professional.

Kyoji isn't just someone who knows Kobe — he lives it, plays it, and eats it every day. When you travel with him, you get access to the version of this city that most visitors never see.

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Guest Stories

What Travelers Say

Kyoji planned our entire Kobe day around our love of food and walking. The Yoshoku lunch he recommended was extraordinary — we never would have found it on our own.

— Susan & David, Australia

Playing golf in Hyogo with a scratch player who also speaks perfect English was a dream. He knew every course, handled all the booking, and made it completely effortless.

— Michael T., United States

The Mt. Rokko hike was the highlight of our entire Japan trip. Kyoji chose a route that was challenging but totally manageable for us, and the views were breathtaking.

— Catherine & James, United Kingdom

Let's Begin

Plan Your Perfect Day in Kobe

Tell me what you love — golf, mountains, food, tennis, or all of the above — and I'll build your ideal Kobe experience from scratch.

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