Kobe: Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide
Step off the tourist trail and dive into the real Kobe. Join us for a 2-hour guided evening tour through Shinkaichi—once the city's buzzing entertainment hub, now a hidden gem where history and everyday life meet. Follow a local guide into retro alleyways and discover two carefully selected izakayas where locals gather, stories flow, and comfort food warms the soul. With ¥1,000 worth of tasting included at each stop, you’ll enjoy classic Kansai-style dishes while learning the fascinating history of this gritty, charming neighborhood. Perfect for food lovers, curious explorers, and anyone craving authentic, local connection. Come hungry—and leave with unforgettable memories.
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Kobe: Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide
What's included in Kobe: Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide
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Shinkaichi, once celebrated as “Kobe’s Broadway,” was the beating heart of entertainment in Kobe during the early to mid-20th century. Flourishing with theaters, movie houses, and bustling nightlife, the area drew large crowds who came to enjoy music, drama, and the city’s lively social scene. Though much of its former glamour has faded, Shinkaichi retains a strong sense of nostalgia. Today, it offers a fascinating contrast to Kobe’s more modern districts, with retro signage, narrow alleys, and long-standing family-run izakayas preserving the character of a bygone era. It remains a beloved gathering place for the local working class, offering a rare, authentic glimpse into everyday life in Kobe—far removed from typical tourist paths. Shinkaichi is where history lingers in the atmosphere and the city’s cultural heartbeat can still be heard in the clinking of glasses and warm conversations.
Inclusions
- Visit to two hand-picked izakayas
- 2-hour evening tour through Shinkaichi
- ¥1,000 worth of food included at each izakaya
- Local expert guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide in front of FamilyMart Metro Shinkaichi Store. The guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign panel. For detailed location information, please refer to the map.
