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Kobe Highlights Tours
Himeji Castle, The Set of The Last Samurai or Engyoji Temple
In 1993, Himeji Castle was designated as the first World Cultural Heritage site in Japan. Because of its striking beauty and elegance, it is popularly known as the "White Egret castle", but in fact it was an impregnable fortress. Next, I would like to introduce you Engyoji Temple, where the movie "Last Samurai" starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe was shot. The temple is located about 6 kilometers northwest from the Castle. We can take a bus and a ropeway from Himeji station to the Temple.
KOBE: Arima Onsen, Rokko Ropeway, and Sake Tasting
You can enjoy the Arima Hot Spring resorts, Mt.Rokko, and Sake Tasting. Arima onsen is one of the three oldest hot-spring resorts in Japan. In the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the warlord who unified Japan for the first time in 1590. We take cable car to the Rokko Garden Terrace, where you can command a panoramic view of Kobe. Then we go to Arima Onsen by opeway. Of course you enjoy having public Onsen, and Hotel onsen you can feel relaxation for about 2,000JPY/person.
Hiroshima One-Day Tour from Kyoto
Itsukusima Shrine, floating shrine in the sea will attract you. At this district, the difference between high tide and low time is 3-4 meters, and the you can walk to the Large size Torii in the Sea Hiiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, and Atomic bomb Museum will remind you why the World Peace is important for Human-being.
KOBE BEEF tour ver.①
When you come to Japan, it's all about Kobe beef! That's why I created a Kobe Beef Tour for you.The moment you taste Kobe beef, its deliciousness will melt in your mouth. The destinations for Kobe Beef Tour Version 1 are Kobe Harborland, Chinatown, and a Kobe beef restaurant. At Kobe Harborland, you can visit the world-famous Ghibli store, enjoy a matcha latte, and capture some beautiful photos at the picturesque seaside spot. In Chinatown, you will feel like you are in China.
Kobe Day Trip Tours
KOBE Golden Tour
Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan. The city is well sheltered by a range of hills, with a population of about 1.5 million ranking it the 8th largest city in the nation. I can take you to Kitano Ijinkan (Foreigners' residential area), Meriken Park, Cinese market and Kobe Port Cruising. Kobe is very famous for Kobe beef, so if you want, I can take you to Kobe beef restaurant. Basically we use city loop bus for about 1,000JPY/person and your entrance fee is about 1,000JPY/person.
Kobe Arima Rokko One-day Tour
This tour is designed for those who would like to enjoy a variety of experiences in Kobe in a single day. The tour includes a visit to Ijinkan Town ( a former foreign residence area ) in Kobe, hot spring bathing in Arima Onsen, an aerial cableway riding from Arima to Rokko and taking in a splendid view of Osaka Bay from the top of Mt. Rokko.
Exploring Kobe, Hyogo
Kobe come to a vital life again from intense earthquake that hit on Jan 17, 1995. Kobe always creates us a resplendent, exotic mood that the cosmopolitan city has. The old foreign settlement where sophisticated modern architecture still remains upper town must be the reason to ferment that atmosphere and give the period of cosmopolitan flavor. At Meriken Wharf, you can hear the whistles of ships and touch cultural history in this city.
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Kobe City
In the north, the mountain. In the south, the sea... In the middle, you! Visiting this so beautiful city. We will explore Kobe from all its points of view.
Kobe Food & Drink Tours
Kobe Local Walk & Eat at the Japanese Food Arcade
Higashiyama Food Arcade is known as “Kobe's kitchen” and has long been loved by Kobe citizens. About 130 stores are lined up along a 300-meter stretch from north to south!It will be a fast-paced 3-hour tour where you can eat, walk, and experience Japanese culture and history. The lively food arcade stimulates the senses with its lively shouts, appetizing smells, retro designs and so on. It is hard not to be distracted by all the colorful flowers, sundry goods and fresh handmade food!
Kobe Japanese SAKE Brewery Tour
Do you like Japanese rice wine (Sake)? There are a thousand sake breweries in Japan. One of the most famous Sake brewery district is located in Kobe and Nishinomiya in the proximity to Osaka. The guide will take you to the Sake brewery district to learn much about the history and food culture of the Japanese sake. Note: Participants must be over 20 years old.
Kobe Nightlife Tours
Kobe Unique Experience Tours
Kobe Nature & Outdoor Tours
Kobe Tour Reviews
“Be Kobe Natsuko ”
From the very first meet, the rapport with Natsuko was instant. A caring n thoughtful guide with good knowledge of the place. Though Japanese, Natsuko spoke very good English too. Though this private tour involved a lot of walking, we kept up with each other well. Natsuko met us at the cruise port, and our first visit was to Chinatown followed by a walking tour of the extensive kobe harbour. Then on to sample some Japanese food at a local Japanese restaurant. A visit to the Ikuta sheine was a good part of the experience too. The last part of the guided tour was taking the ropeway up to the herb Gardens ( very worth the visit). And walked halfway down experiencing various herbs along the way. Our tour ended with a drop of at the Samomiya station. Thru it all, Natsuko's experience n kmowledge shown through. Would highly recommend Natsuko as a guide for the Kobe n Osaka areas. And wouldn't hesitate to use Natsuko again.
Natsuko I.
(7 reviews)From the very first meet at the terminal, I could immediately sense a connection with you and your wife. The tour started with smiles and even the bus ride was enjoyable. Despite the extensive walking from Chinatown to Port Tower and Harborland, it was a delight to admire the beautiful views of Kobe's seaside. I appreciate your interest when I shared the historical background of why Kobe's monument reads BE KOBE instead of KOBE. It was a pleasure to experience the sacred atmosphere together at Ikuta Shrine with eyes closed. The view from Nunobiki Herb Gardens was truly breathtaking. I was genuinely happy to be your tour guide. Thank you! Warm regards, Natsuko
“Kobe day trip”
We had a fabulous day in Kobe sightseeing and enjoyed the very knowledgeable and lovely Nono as our tour guide - could only highly recommend her!
Nobuko O.
(19 reviews)Thank you so much for your kind words, Sibylle san! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fabulous day in Kobe. It was a pleasure guiding you all, and your recommendation means a lot to me!
“Wonderful tour of Kobe and Kyoto”
We had a fabulous day with Natsuko on our recent trip to Japan. She planned the day with us ahead of time to make sure that we had a great experience. She was in constant contact with us from the time of booking and gave us a lot of choices. She met us at the Kobe port and gave us a wonderful walking tour of Kobe. She told us the history of Kobe as we walked. We asked her to choose a Kobe beef restaurant for lunch and she chose a great spot that we enjoyed very much. After lunch, she traveled with us to Kyoto by train and reserved a Kimono experience for the four of us. It was a fabulous day because of her. I addition to being a very nice person, she spoke very good English. We highly recommend her and consider her a friend now. We look forward to seeing her again.
Natsuko I.
(7 reviews)To John, I am truly delighted to read such a wonderful review from you. I feel very lucky to have met you and your family. Your family is so kind and wonderful. As we walked around the Kobe Bay Area, local children approached you and looked at you with admiration, making me feel like I was escorting a celebrity. I am glad that you enjoyed the Kobe beef restaurant I chose for you. It was a local spot where you could savor authentic Kobe beef, and I was happy to share that time and happiness with you. Thank you for sharing the details leading up to the tour as well. It was enjoyable discussing the itinerary with you before we met in person. And even more so, it was a pleasure to meet you on the day and take your family on the tour of Kobe. I look forward to the next time we can meet as friends. Natsuko
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