Sumire

5.0
3 reviews
Established by Takemoto Sumire, a Kobe native with over 10 years of experience working for a Japanese tourism company, this tour company gives local insight into life in Kobe. Rather than chasing UNESCO World Heritage Sites, she recommends visiting hidden backstreets and markets in Japan, believing that that’s the best way to understand the day-to-day lives of real people. Join a tour with Sumire and get inspired by her passion for her hometown of Kobe!
Member since Jan 31, 2020
Reviews
Bianca Ayumi Ishiyama Kanaoka
September 13, 2024

We had an exceptional tour with our guide Sumile! She showed us the cultural diversity of Kobe, accompanied us to the Japanese Immigration Museum, where I was able to gain valuable information abou...read more

Amanda Walton
May 28, 2024

The Kobe tour was amazing!! We learned so much about the town and got a beautiful scenic view at the end of the walking tour. We finished with some delicious food including Kobe beef cooked Teppany...read more

Rahul Kumar
December 11, 2023

It was an amazing experience. visiting Kobe from the USA, Sumile (our tour host) was knowledgeable and had a passion for the city. We learnt about the cultures, religions and tried amazing Sakes an...read more

Experiences
Dining Experiences
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Kobe Beef and Cultural City Experience in Kobe

In Kobe City, take a walking tour around the area, visiting the area’s oldest shrine and joining a meditation session. Then, taste the region’s renowned Kobe beef – succulent and tender – at one of Kobe’s most popular teppanyaki restaurants.

from ¥25,000 per guest - 4 hours
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Food Tours
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Shioya Food Tour in a Local Fishing Town

On this tour, your guide will introduce her hometown, a fishing village in Kochi that’s sandwiched between mountain and sea. Explore the harbor, sample nori (dried seaweed paper), and snack your way through a local market!

from ¥12,500 per guest - 3 hours