Private Customized Tour in Kobe with Expert Guides
Kobe, Japanby OTOMO Travel Guide
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Finding a travel tour that truly matches your preferences can be challenging! Are you looking to explore hidden gems away from the usual tourist spots during your Kobe sightseeing tour? Look no further! We offer private customizable tours where skilled guides work with you to design the perfect itinerary. With thousands of guided tours under our belt, we deliver high-quality Tokyo sightseeing experiences you won't find elsewhere! [Major Attractions]*Additional options available based on your interests [Customized tour plan selectable spot] Ikuta Shrine / Moegi no Yakata / Kazamidori no Yakata / Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Nankinmachi / Port Tower / Kobe Marine Museum Meriken Park / Kobe Bay Cruise / Takenaka Carpenter Tool Museum / atoa / Sarakuen/KOBE Tombo Ball Museum / Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitano Ijinkan / Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum / Kobe Beef Museum
What's included
- Customizable Private Tour
- Hotel meet-up within designated area in Kobe
- Tour Guide
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses.
- The necessary expenses for the guide(should be discussed directly with your tour guide)
Itinerary
- 1
Ikuta-Jinja Shrine
20 min
Ikuta shrine / This is a magnificent shrine in the city that is visited by everyone who comes to Kobe. It is also the origin of Kobe's name, and is dedicated to the god of marriage, with hundreds of couples getting married here every year. Be sure to try the water fortune-telling service, which can tell your fortune about your relationships.
- 2
Moegi no Yakata
20 min
Moegi no Yakata / Let's take a stroll through Kitano-cho, an area of beautiful Western-style buildings where foreigners lived when the port of Kobe was opened in the 19th century. In particular, the "Moegi no Yakata" is a colonial-style building with distinctive yellow-green walls and lavish interior decoration. This house is located on a hill, so you can also enjoy the beautiful cityscape of Kobe from the skylight on the second floor.
- 3
Kazamidori no Yakata
20 min
Kazamidori no Yakata / The Kazamidori no Yakata is one of the most iconic buildings in Kobe, along with the Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum. It was built in the German classical style, and its beautiful brickwork attracts visitors from all over. Inside the museum, there are permanent exhibits that show how people lived in back those days, and is a perfect place to spend a relaxed afternoon.
- 4
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
1 hour
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / 10 minutes by ropeway to the top of a 400-meter-high mountain, this is one of the largest herb gardens in Japan, with architecture reminiscent of medieval European castles. More than 75,000 plants, of over 200 different kinds of herbs, are planted here, and visitors can enjoy them in every all year round. You can also try dishes made with these herbs, and take a foot bath with herbal waters.
- 5
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
30 min
Chinatown (Nankinmachi) / One of the three major Chinatowns in Japan, along with Yokohama and Nagasaki, Nankinmachi is an area with gorgeous traditional Chinese-style streets. There is a wide variety of Japanese-style Chinese food available, so feel free to enjoy casual Chinese-style dishes. This is also a great place to learn about how Chinese people and culture are integrated into Japanese society today.
- 6
Kobe Port Tower
40 min
Kobe Port Tower / Widely known as the symbol of the Port of Kobe, this bright red tower offers a 360° view of the city of Kobe, from the port all the way to Mount Rokko. The shape of the tower is inspired by traditional Japanese instruments and the shape of Dutch towers, reflecting Kobe's deep-rooted spirit of mixing various cultures to create its own unique culture.
- 7
Kobe Maritime Museum
1.2 hours
Kobe Maritime Museum / This museum has a unique appearance, reminiscent of waves and sails of a sailing ship. The museum features a permanent exhibition on the history of the port of Kobe as an international port city, and is an essential place if you want to learn more about Kobe. The technology that has supported Japan's maritime industry can be seen up close and is a sight to behold. You can also experience riding a variety of vehicles, as well as a real cockpit experience, at the Kawasaki World.
- 8
Meriken Park
15 min
Meriken Park / This park was created by reclaiming a former wharf, and offers the true atmosphere of a port town. It is a place where you can relax and enjoy the scenery of the ships passing by, contemplate the old city monuments, or simply take a break at a cafe.
- 9
Stop 9
50 min
Kobe Bay Cruise / Board a cruise ship and enjoy the views of Kobe Harborland and Port Island from the ship. This 45-minute cruise around the harbour is a romantic experience.
Meeting and pickup
*This is the meeting point for the standard itinerary. JR Sannomiya Station Midori-no-Madoguchi (Ticket office)
You can choose from meeting up at Sannomiya Station JR Ticket Office or at the hotel you are staying at.
End point
*This is the end point for the standard itinerary. We will adjust your based on your request.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We ask for customer information and preferences once your booking has been confirmed.
- Your guide will contact you one week before the tour to discuss the itinerary based on the information you provided.
- Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
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- The itinerary and meeting point provided are based on the standard itinerary and are provided for your reference only.
- If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
- If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
- Some spots only accept cash as a payment method, so please have cash ready.
- The travel time is included in the total duration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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