Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour in Arima Onsen Kobe with MAX
Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour in Arima Onsen Kobe with MAX
Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour in Arima Onsen Kobe with MAX
Highlights
- Discover the hidden side of Arima Onsen — Visit the local bars and eateries that tourists walk right past. Nothing beats a cold drink after warming up in the hot springs.
- Native-level English from 30 years in the US — No Japanese needed. MAX fluently handles everything from ordering to explaining each venue's backstory.
- Sake and wine guidance you can trust — As a passionate sake and wine lover, MAX will teach you tasting tips and help you find the perfect glass to remember your trip by.
Your Guide
MAX
About Your Guide
After living in the United States for approximately 30 years working in business management, MAX returned to Japan with a passion for revitalizing the streets of Kobe. He transitioned into guiding and now leads bar hopping and food tours based in his home area of Arima Onsen. A veteran guide who has hosted everyone from solo travelers to cruise ship groups of 40, MAX is a devoted lover of wine and sake who knows the Arima drinking scene inside and out.
The best way to experience the nightlife of a hot spring town is to drink with the locals.
Arima Onsen — one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, where a local nightlife scene thrives far from the pages of any guidebook.
Your guide, MAX, spent 30 years living in the United States before returning to Japan with a mission: to make Kobe more exciting. Now based in the Arima Onsen area, he leads bar hopping and food tours that showcase the authentic local scene.
On this tour, you'll visit MAX's favorite spots together — cozy bars where regulars gather after a soak in the hot springs, and hidden eateries that travelers would never find on their own. As a passionate sake and wine enthusiast, MAX will help you discover the perfect drink for your evening.
With native-level English fluency, there's no need to worry if you don't speak Japanese. MAX's warm personality and extensive guiding experience guarantee an unforgettable night in Arima Onsen.
Schedule
Meeting Point
Arima Onsen area (Details will be shared after booking)
The operator will provide the exact meeting point after booking
Important Information
Food and drink expenses
Food and drink costs are paid separately on-site by each participant.
Age requirement
This tour involves alcohol consumption. Participants must be 20 years of age or older.
Minimum participants
This tour can be booked for 1 person or more.
Your Guide
MAX
About Your Guide
After living in the United States for approximately 30 years working in business management, MAX returned to Japan with a passion for revitalizing the streets of Kobe. He transitioned into guiding and now leads bar hopping and food tours based in his home area of Arima Onsen. A veteran guide who has hosted everyone from solo travelers to cruise ship groups of 40, MAX is a devoted lover of wine and sake who knows the Arima drinking scene inside and out.
Contact us for booking details
Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
