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Ashiya Rock Garden Hike with Soba Lunch in hidden Gem

Main Point Rock Garden

Meeting point

Soba

Koza Fall

Wild boar

View from the course

Yokoike pond

Amaga pass

Higashiotafuku MT

Soba restaurant entrance

Rock Garden with Guide

Ashiya Rock Garden Hike with Soba Lunch in hidden Gem

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2025

Ryuichi I.

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Kobe

English, Japanese (Native), Setswana

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Ryuichi I.)

Up to 5 people

Ashiya Rock Garden is a rock climbing area and rock climbing slope located in the Rokko Mountains, stretching from Ashiya City in Hyogo Prefecture and is known as the birthplace of rock climbing in Japan. It is characterized by a unique landscape of exposed weathered granite and boulders. It can be reached in about an hour from the nearest station, and is considered easy even for beginners to tackle. It is important to bring shoes that are non-slip, even on rocky terrain.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Ashiyagawa Hankyu Railway Station

- It takes about 20min from Osaka Umeda Hankyu Railways. Exit the ticket gate and turn left at the rotary.

09:30 AM

Kouza Fall

・This is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 10m.

・It is the starting point of the trek.

・Take a short break and photo.

10:20 AM

Kazefuki Rock

・This is the main point of the course.

・Enjoy the view on the Kazefuki Rock.

・If you're lucky, you might see a wild bear.

11:30 AM

Amega Pass

・This pass is about 600m above sea level.

・It is the junction to the summit of Mt. Rokko (931m) and Mt. Higashi-

　Otafuku.

・We are heading for Mt. Higashi-Otafuku (697m).

12:00 PM

Summit of Mount Higashi-Otafuku

・This is a 697 meters high mountain

・It was once covered with grasslands of bamboo grass near the summit.

12:30 PM

Soba restaurant (one Michelin star)

・It is quietly nestled in the natural surroundings of the foot of Mt. Rokko.

・It has been awarded one Michelin star 2015.

01:30 PM

Leave Muragen

・Take Hankyu bus to Ashiyagawa Hankyu Railway.

Ending Point

Ashiyagawa Hankyu Railway station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Guide transportation fee (Soba restaurant to Ashiyagawa Hankyu

Railway ST)

What‘s not included

・Transportation fee (Osaka to Ashiyagawa ST Hankyu Railway)

Jyen590 round trip per person

・Transportation fee (Soba Restaurant to Ashiyagawa ST Hankyu

Railway JYen330 per person

・Lunch expenses at Soba Restaurant around JYen2,000 per

person + Guide's expense

Tour Important Information

Please be prepare for as follows

・Easy hiking boots (non-slip)

・Backpack (if possible)

・Food and drink

・Towel or hand towel

・Those with buckwheat allergies cannot participate

This tour is NOT available on Tue / Fri because the Soba restaurant is closed on Tue / Fri.

Important message from the supplier

I am happy to suggest a 100% customized tour according to guest's request.

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

Joined 2025

Ryuichi I.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Ryuichi I.

Hello guests. We most welcome you to Japan.

I have been serving foreigners at the international hotel for many years.

Just a simple word "Thank you" from a guest is the best gift and a wonderful moment.

I would like you to introduce the real, local Japan as a guide.

I will be offering wellness-focused tourism, a future tourism style that I learned about at university. Let's enjoy local Japan together!

I can not wait to meet you.