• 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 Kobe city. The mountain provides breathtaking panoramic views of the densely urbanized Hanshin region (Kobe and Osaka), 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 visitors 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, offering delightful aerial views. The highlight of the journey is the observation deck near the top station, which presents spectacular views of Kobe and is a favored spot for night views.

• Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park - On January 17, 1995, at 5:46 am, Kobe was struck by the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, leading to 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 devastation, a documentary on the recovery process, extensive information about the earthquake, and various interactive disaster prevention games.

• 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 boasts 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 comprises three sections: Mosaic, South Mall, and North Mall. Mosaic stretches along the waterfront, offering a diverse selection of restaurants. Many eateries provide views of the harbor, Kobe Port Tower, and the Kobe Maritime Museum across the water, which are particularly enchanting when illuminated at night.

• 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 late 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, offering 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 destination and a 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 like 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 extends 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 showcasing the sake brewing process.

• Kobe Shu-shin-kan Breweries - Shushinkan features a large shop selling sake and sake-related products, along with a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine paired with sake. Free guided tours of the sake warehouse are offered 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 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 only in Japanese.

• 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 escape 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.

• Private vehicle
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

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

Take a journey through both the contemporary and conventional facets of Kobe with your certified governmental guide in this one-day excursion. Experience the convenience of traveling in a private transport. Join us in unveiling the magnificent and architecturally impressive city of Kobe!

Nestled against a mountain range and extending towards the sea, Kobe is one of Japan’s most aesthetically pleasing and international cities. Delve into the city’s unique ambience and array of culinary delights! From fresh seafood to locally brewed sake and delicious sweets, Kobe provides an array of choices! We look forward to accompanying you in Kobe soon!

Note: Please choose your favorite destinations from a list provided in the tour details to personalize your travel itinerary.

• Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
• There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

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