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2026 Summer Limited — Until Aug 30: Botanical Sunset & Summer Terrace

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens in summer — Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.

Nunobiki Ropeway above Kobe — Photo: Mark Pegrum, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Evening view from Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens — Photo: Tim Vickerman, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

2026 Summer Limited — Until Aug 30: Botanical Sunset & Summer Terrace

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2026

Aki O.

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Kobe

English, Japanese (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Aki O.)

Up to 4 people

Escape the summer heat with a private late-afternoon visit to Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens. Ride the ropeway above the city, explore fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers at a relaxed pace, and take a leisurely garden break as the sky changes over Kobe and Osaka Bay. Designed for one private group of up to four guests, this four-hour experience ends at Shin-Kobe in time for dinner. Sunset views are weather dependent.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

03:30 PM

Meeting Point

JR Shin-Kobe Station

- Meet in front of the Tourist Information Center on the second floor of JR Shin-Kobe Station. I will be holding a GoWithGuide sign with your name. The exact start time may be adjusted slightly according to the sunset time.

04:00 PM

Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway

Ride above Kobe to the mountaintop, with sweeping views of the city, port and Osaka Bay.

04:20 PM

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens

Explore fragrant herbs, seasonal flowers and the glasshouse at a relaxed pace, with stories connecting plants to food, fragrance and everyday life in Japan.

06:20 PM

Garden Break and Evening Views

Take a leisurely break in the garden and enjoy the cooler air, panoramic city views and changing summer light.

07:10 PM

Sunset Panorama and Ropeway Descent

Watch the sky deepen over Kobe, weather permitting, before returning to Shin-Kobe by ropeway.

Ending Point

JR Shin-Kobe Station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Private English-speaking local guide

• Four-hour private tour for your group

• Tour planning and itinerary coordination

What‘s not included

• Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway and Herb Gardens admission: JPY 2,500 per guest

• Guide's admission: JPY 2,500

• Meals

• Personal purchases during the garden break

Tour Important Information

* This seasonal outdoor tour is available only during the summer evening opening period through August 30, 2026.

* The exact start time may be adjusted slightly according to sunset time and garden operating conditions.

* Sunset, evening and night views are weather dependent.

* The ropeway may suspend operations in strong winds, thunderstorms or other unsafe conditions. The itinerary may need to change in this event.

* This tour includes walking on slopes and steps. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring suitable sun and heat protection.

* Some garden areas and facilities may close before the tour ends.

* Photo credits: Mark Pegrum (CC BY-SA 2.0), 663highland (CC BY 2.5), and Tim Vickerman (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

Available only through August 30, 2026. The tour starts between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM; the exact start time may shift slightly according to sunset and garden operating conditions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Aki O.

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About Tour Guide Aki O.

Hello! I’m a local guide based in the Kansai area, offering private and customized tours in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

I enjoy helping visitors discover not only famous sights, but also the food, shops, neighborhoods, traditions, and everyday experiences that make Japan special. My tours are relaxed and flexible, with plenty of time for questions, conversation, photos, and spontaneous discoveries.

I also work as a Japanese language teacher, which has given me extensive experience communicating with people from different countries and explaining Japanese culture in a clear and approachable way.

Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time, traveling alone, or looking for places beyond the usual tourist routes, I can tailor the experience to your interests and pace. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, discover things you may not find on your own, and leave with meaningful memories of your time in Japan.

I look forward to exploring Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto with you!