Kobe Calligraphy Experience & Bar-Hopping Tour in Motomachi Area

Overview
Dive into Kobe’s vibrant culture with an eclectic Japanese calligraphy & bar-hopping tour in the lively Motomachi district! Join a friendly guide for an evening exploring Kobe’s bars to try all-you-can eat snacks and Japanese drinks with the locals. Plus get hands on with traditional calligraphy in a fun and casual class!
Highlights
- Discover Motomachi’s food and bar scene on a gourmet tour with a fun, English-speaking guide!
- Learn to write your own name in Japanese calligraphy!
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each booking!
- Enjoy all-you-can-eat Japanese snacks, refreshing ice cream, and an onigiri rice ball.
Key Information
Important Information
- This tour is not a private guided tour. You may be accompanied by other groups.
- A minimum of 1 participants is required for the tour to be held. If the number of participants is not reached by 7 days prior to the tour date, the tour may be canceled, and the tour fee refunded.
- This tour will be a walking tour. Vehicle transportation is not included.
- If you are late for the meeting time on the day, you may not be able to participate in the tour. Please arrive with plenty of time.
- This tour includes a set of food and drink at each bar, but if you wish to add food or drinks, you will have to pay for them yourself.
- Please pay for other purchases not included in the tour cost yourself.
- You cannot take drinks or meals away on the day of the event.
- Please refrain from bringing food and drinks.
- Any behavior that may cause a nuisance to other customers is strictly prohibited.
- The legal drinking age in Japan is 20; please bring a valid ID for proof of age (alcohol will not be served to ages 0–19).
- Please come in comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
Booking (4 steps)
Duration
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Sets of food and drink at 3 bars
- Shuji Japanese calligraphy experience
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- Other personal expenses
What to Bring
- Booking confirmation email
- Valid ID for proof of age (alcohol will not be served to ages 0–19)
Meeting Point
Guesthouse Kobe Nadesikoya
Venue Address
1 Chome-2-21 Sakaemachidori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, 650-0023
Schedule
18:50 — Meet at Guesthouse Kobe Nadeshikoya 19:00 — Begin the Shuji Japanese calligraphy 19:40 — Arrive at the first bar (Japanese standing bar) 20:45 — Arrive at the second bar (Hotdog Stand Cape) 21:30 — Tour ends
Note: The schedule may change depending on the weather, traffic, and congestion on the day.
Provided by
WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION
Description
This unique tour combines the serene art of Japanese calligraphy with the vibrant nightlife of Kobe's Motomachi district, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Join us for an evening that blends cultural enrichment with lively entertainment in a vibrant district of Kobe with a fun local guide!
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, this tour offers a unique and memorable way to experience the heart and soul of Kobe. Kanpai (cheers) to an extraordinary night in Motomachi!
Includes all-you-can-eat Japanese snacks, refreshing ice cream, a delicious onigiri rice ball, and drinks at each bar!
How it works
- After your booking is confirmed, you will receive a booking confirmation email.
- Please prepare the booking confirmation email before the tour starts.