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July 27100% refund
July 28No refund
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Standard tour
2 Adults x $299.88
$599.76
Approx Total
$599.76
This tour will be conducted based on the standard itinerary in principle. Customers cannot contact the tour guide in advance.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
Estimated Costs of the Tour: 6660 JPY per Person
Breakdown: Transportation: 2010 JPY, Admission Fees: 3650 JPY, Meal costs: 1000 JPY per Person
Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
Overview
Kobe is one of the most fashionable areas in Japan, and it is a rare town where various cultures are mixed.This is a walking tour where you can enjoy sightseeing while unraveling the cultural background of Kobe by having a private guide show you the must-see spots in Kobe.
Enjoy 100% Kobe sightseeing by visiting a number of spots that you can never complete in a day!
[Standard Tour Plan Visit Spot]
·Ikuta Shrine
·House of Moegi
·Weathercock House
·Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
·Nankinmachi
·Port Tower
·Kobe Maritime Museum
·Meriken Park
·Kobe Bay Cruise
Meeting points
Sannomiya Station 4丁目-1-1番-1 Nunobikichō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0097, Japan
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.
20 minutes
Moegi no Yakata
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.
20 minutes
Weathercock House (The Former Thomas House)
Weathercock House: The Weathercock House 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.
20 minutes
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden: 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.
1 hour
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
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.
30 minutes
Kobe Port Tower
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.
10 minutes
Kobe Maritime Museum
Kobe Maritime Museum (Kawasaki World): 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.
1 hour 10 minutes
Meriken Park
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.
15 minutes
Kobe Bay Cruise
Kobe Bay Cruise (Ocean Prince/Royal Princess): 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.
50 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
The tour begins and ends in different locations. If you would like to change the location of where the tour ends, please consult with your tour guide.
If you can't make it in time for the meeting on the day, we may not be able to provide you with a sufficient tour experience due to transportation.Please be careful not to be late.
Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
Free Cancellation
July 27100% refund
July 28No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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