Private Kobe Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

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About the Activity

Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your government-licensed guide on this full-day tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to guide you in Kobe soon! Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

6 hours

Private Tour

Pickup offered

Instant Confirmation

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Traveler : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Fuel, Parking Fees, Highway Tolls

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Other personal expenses

Lunch - Lunch (for yourself)

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Mt. Rokko

Higashinada-ku, , Kobe, Japan, 658-0000Mount Rokko (六甲山, Rokkōsan, 931 meters) is the highest peak in the Rokko mountain range, which provides the pleasant green backdrop to the city of Kobe. Panoramic views of the heavily urbanized Hanshin region (Kobe and Osaka) can be enjoyed from the mountain and are particularly spectacular around sunset.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Shin-Kobe Trail

Sannomiya, Chuo-Ku, , Kobe, JapanShin-Kobe Ropeway (新神戸ロープウェー) is one of three services that lifts tourists up the southern slopes of the Rokko mountain chain. The ropeway departs from next to Shin-Kobe Station, Kobe's shinkansen station. As it ascends, it passes by the Nunobiki Waterfall and the Nunobiki Herb Garden, giving a nice aerial view of both. The highlight of the ride lies in the observation deck located just beside the top station, which offers spectacular views of Kobe and is a popular night view spot. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park

2-2 Hatobacho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Japan, 650-0042On January 17, 1995 at 5:46 am, the city of Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, resulting in the death of more than 5000 people and the destruction of tens of thousands of homes. The Earthquake Memorial Museum, part of the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (人と防災未来センター, Hito to Bōsai Mirai Center), was opened in 2002 to commemorate the tragic event and to educate visitors about earthquakes and disaster prevention. The museum includes a large screen theater with realistic images of the earthquake's destructiveness, a documentary film about the recovery process, lots of information about the earthquake and various interactive games about disaster prevention.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Kobe Harborland

1Chome Higashi Kawasakicho, Chuo-Ku, , Kobe, Japan, 650-0044Kobe Harborland (神戸ハーバーランド) is a shopping and entertainment district between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront of Kobe's port area. The district offers a large selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and other amusements, which, together with the romantic evening atmosphere, have made it a popular spot for couples and tourists alike. The most prominent shopping complex in Kobe Harborland is Umie which consists of three parts: Mosaic, South Mall and North Mall. Mosaic stretches along the waterfront and offers a wide selection of restaurants. Many of the eateries overlook the harbor with views of Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum across the water, which are especially nice in the evenings when they are illuminated. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Kitano Ijinkan-gai

1 to 4 Chome, Chuo-Ku, , Kobe, Japan, 650-0002Kitano-cho (北野町, Kitanochō) is a city district at the foot of the Rokko mountain range where many foreign merchants and diplomats settled after the Port of Kobe was opened to foreign trade in the second half of the 19th century. More than a dozen of the former mansions, known as Ijinkan, remain in the area and are open to the public as museums. Most of the houses charge an admission fee between 550 to 750 yen, while combination tickets are available to see multiple houses. The entire district is pleasant to walk through and offers a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutiques, making it a favorite among young Japanese couples1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Chinatown (Nankinmachi)

Chuo-Ku, Kobe, JapanNankinmachi (南京町) is a compact Chinatown in central Kobe and a center of the Chinese community in the Kansai Region. The area was developed by Chinese merchants who settled near Kobe Port after the port was opened to foreign trade in 1868. As the Chinatown developed, it became known as Nankinmachi after Nanjing, the former Chinese capital. Nankinmachi is a popular tourist attraction and shopping and dining district. Two main streets run through the district, meeting each other at a small plaza in the center. They are packed with shops, restaurants and food stands that sell popular items such as steamed buns (manju), ramen, tapioca drinks and various other Chinese dishes, many of which have been Japanized to a certain degree.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

4-5-5 Sumiyoshi Minamimachi, Higashinada-Ku, , Kobe, Japan, 658-0041Kobe's Nada (灘) district is Japan's top sake producing region. It has long been famous for its sake due to the availability of high quality rice, suitable water and favorable weather conditions in the area. Its proximity to Kobe Port and Osaka has also facilitated physical distribution since olden times. Many sake breweries operate in the Nada district, which stretches approximately three kilometers east to west. Some open stores and/or exhibition rooms to the public and allow guests to taste their sake. A couple of them also maintain a museum introducing the process of sake brewing.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Kobe Shu-shin-kan Breweries

1-8-17 Mikagetsukamachi, Higashinada-Ku, , Kobe, Japan, 658-0044Shushinkan has a large shop selling sake and sake-related products, as well as a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine in combination with sake. Free guided tours of the sake warehouse are held once per day except in December. Sake tasting is available as well.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Kobe City or your preferred location around Kobe Port or Kobe Airport. Please use email for any communication before the tour.
Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time

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Additional Information

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Japanese
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Japan Guide AgencyCreated on 06 Feb 2023Created on 28 Aug 2024

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