• Mt. Rokko - Mount Rokko (六甲山, Rokkōsan, 931 meters) stands as the tallest peak in the Rokko mountain range, offering a lush green backdrop to the city of Kobe. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the densely urbanized Hanshin region (Kobe and Osaka) from the mountain, which are especially stunning at sunset.
• Shin-Kobe Trail - The Shin-Kobe Ropeway (新神戸ロープウェー) is one of three services that transport tourists up the southern slopes of the Rokko mountain chain. Departing from beside Shin-Kobe Station, Kobe’s shinkansen station, the ropeway ascends past the Nunobiki Waterfall and the Nunobiki Herb Garden, providing a delightful aerial view of both. The highlight of the ride is the observation deck near the top station, offering spectacular views of Kobe and serving as a popular night view spot.
• Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park - On January 17, 1995, at 5:46 am, the city of Kobe experienced the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, which resulted in over 5000 fatalities 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), opened in 2002 to honor the tragic event and educate visitors about earthquakes and disaster prevention. The museum features a large screen theater with realistic images of the earthquake’s impact, a documentary film about the recovery process, extensive information about the earthquake, and various interactive games about disaster prevention.
• Kobe Harborland - Kobe Harborland (神戸ハーバーランド) is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district located between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront of Kobe’s port area. The district offers a wide array of shops, restaurants, cafes, and other amusements, creating a romantic evening atmosphere that attracts couples and tourists alike. The most notable shopping complex in Kobe Harborland is Umie, which consists of three sections: Mosaic, South Mall, and North Mall. Mosaic stretches along the waterfront, offering a diverse selection of restaurants, many of which overlook the harbor with views of Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum across the water, especially enchanting in the evenings when illuminated.
• Kitano Ijinkan-gai - Kitano-cho (北野町, Kitanochō) is a city district at the base of the Rokko mountain range where numerous foreign merchants and diplomats settled after the Port of Kobe opened to foreign trade in the latter half of the 19th century. Over a dozen of the former mansions, known as Ijinkan, remain in the area and are open to the public as museums. Most houses charge an admission fee between 550 to 750 yen, with combination tickets available for multiple houses. The entire district is pleasant to explore and offers a variety of cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, making it a favorite among young Japanese couples.
• Chinatown (Nankinmachi) - Nankinmachi (南京町) is a compact Chinatown in central Kobe and a hub for the Chinese community in the Kansai Region. Developed by Chinese merchants who settled near Kobe Port after it opened to foreign trade in 1868, the area became known as Nankinmachi after Nanjing, the former Chinese capital. Nankinmachi is a popular tourist attraction and a bustling shopping and dining district. Two main streets run through the district, converging at a small plaza in the center. They are filled with shops, restaurants, and food stands selling popular items such as steamed buns (manju), ramen, tapioca drinks, and various other Chinese dishes, many of which have been adapted to Japanese tastes.
• Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum - Kobe’s Nada (灘) district is Japan’s leading sake-producing region, renowned for its sake due to the availability of high-quality rice, suitable water, and favorable weather conditions. Its proximity to Kobe Port and Osaka has also facilitated distribution since ancient times. Many sake breweries operate in the Nada district, which stretches approximately three kilometers east to west. Some open their stores and/or exhibition rooms to the public, allowing guests to taste their sake. A few also maintain a museum introducing the sake brewing process.
• Kobe Shu-shin-kan Breweries - Shushinkan features a large shop selling sake and sake-related products, as well as a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine paired with sake. Free guided tours of the sake warehouse are held once per day, except in December. Sake tasting is also available.
• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, with a length of nearly four kilometers, is the world’s longest suspension bridge. Opened in 1998, it spans the Akashi Strait (Akashi Kaikyo) between Kobe and Awaji Island and is part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, one of three expressways connecting Honshu with Shikoku. The Bridge Exhibition Center at the foot of the Kobe side of the bridge provides well-presented information about the planning and construction of the bridge and other suspension bridges worldwide, although detailed explanations are available in Japanese only.
• Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan - The Kikumasamune Sake Museum is housed in an attractive wooden-plaster building. Wooden tools, containers, and machinery are displayed in a room with atmospheric lighting and traditional music. Well-written pamphlets are available in nine languages.
• Sawa no Tsuru Museum - The Sawanotsuru Sake Museum, opened in 1978, commemorates the sake-brewing heritage of the Nada district. It was destroyed by the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995 and rebuilt in 1999. Visitors can learn about traditional brewing methods and the ingredients involved. English pamphlets are available.
• Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens - The Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway offers a scenic retreat above Kobe city, featuring over 200 varieties of herbs and seasonal flowers. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views via ropeway, stroll through themed gardens, and relax in cafes and aroma workshops, making it a peaceful and sensory-rich experience year-round. Please note that additional travel time may be required, depending on the ropeway schedule.
• Sakuramasamune Kinenkan Sakuraen - Sakuramasamune features a small exhibition space showcasing tools and simple machines used in past sake production. A video presentation shows clips of its traditional brewing process. Sake tasting is available at a shop selling its sake brews. There is limited English information at this location.

• Customizable itinerary (4h: 2–3 sites, 6h: 3–4 sites)
• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kobe
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private Vehicle
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe!

Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan’s most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city’s distinct atmosphere and dining options!

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.