Kobe Shore Excursion to Kyoto | 8 hours

7 Reviews | Kobe
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DaytriptoKyotofromKobePort8hrs
2 Adults x $414.11
$828.22
Approx Total
$828.22

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 8 hours with a host (including travel time) – this can be customized
  • Return taxi transport from Kobe Port to Sannomiya station
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Return tickets from Sannomiya to Kyoto (Covered by JR pass if you have one)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

Take the train to Kyoto with your local host, and discover another side of Japanese culture in its 8th-century capital. Explore the cobbled streets of traditional entertainment district Gion, see the famous flame-colored tunnel of Fushimi Inari Shrine, or visit the Arashiyama bamboo grove in western Kyoto. At dusk, when the city’s iconic paper lanterns are lit, you could even spot a mesmerizing geisha floating through the streets. Whatever you decide, you’ll discover more than just the Kyoto in your guidebook. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

KOBE PORT TERMINAL
4-5 Shinkōchō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0041, Japan

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(The host will be waiting in the arrival lobby) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Kobe Sannomiya Station Hanshin Electric Railway Service Center (Pass By)

    With your local host leading the way and taking care of transport, travel to Sannomiya station from Kobe Port via a taxi, and to Kyoto from Sannomiya station (Kobe) on public transport IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Gion (Pass By)

    Amble down the lantern-lit streets of Gion, the traditional entertainment district (and see if you can spot a geisha floating by) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace (Pass By)

    Marvel at the centuries-old architecture of the iconic Kyoto Imperial Palace. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Fushimi Sake Village (Pass By)

    Explore the Fushimi sake district and sample freshly brewed sake at a historic brewery IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Maisendo Nishiki Market (Pass By)

    Taste authentic wagashi confections at the traditional Nishiki Market, or at a Japanese tea ceremony. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No 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.
Reviews

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Tour was very good!...

Published on May, 2024

Tour was very good! Marwan was very friendly and adapted to our group very well! We enjoyed kyoto and nara

Recommended.

Published on Apr, 2024

Great day out. Very different from a ship excursion, only the 3 of us and Ryan the guide. Saw much more, travelled and ate with the locals and no waiting for everyone to catch up. Great experience and a great guide.

Our guide Taiga was...

Published on Apr, 2024

Our guide Taiga was absolutely fantastic He took the time to get to know us and made sure the tour was catered to our liking. A very knowledgeable man with a great sense of humour A brilliant day!

Fantastic time exploring highlights of Kyoto

Published on Mar, 2024

Hugo was a wonderful tour guide who shared with us the historical and cultural significance of the places we visited, showed us the local shops to sample mochi and other snacks along the way, and expertly navigated through the metro, train, and streets from the port of Kobe to Kyoto. I visited Kinkakuji and the Higashiyama areas of Kyoto where we also visited Kiyomizu-dera and the Gion district. Hugo gave us flexibility to plan our itinerary while sharing with us practical tips to map out the distance between stops. On our way back, he also gave us advice on places to see the next day when we planned to explore Kobe.

Making the most in Kyoto with limited time.

Published on Apr, 2023

Being able to see some of the must-see attractions in Kyoto when doing a shore excursion from Kobe is great and involves expertise in riding trains and subways. Our guide Michelle was fantastic, she made it look easy, was able to make adjustments when needed. She was very friendly and had good knowledge of the sites we visited. She was also expense conscious. We truly made the most of our limited time in Kyoto. We highly recommend Michelle as a guide.

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