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Kobe Arima Rokko One-day Tour

Weathercock House

A Bronze Statue in front of Weathercock House

Kin no Yu ( the Golden Hot Spring ), a bath house

A view from the cable-way

A cable-way/gondola

A view of Osaka Bay from an observation deck on the top of Mt. Rokko

A view of Rokko Island from an observation deck on the top of Mt. Rokko

Kobe Arima Rokko One-day Tour

Day Trip

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.

4.97 / 5

(268 reviews)

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Kobe

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Yoshihisa T.)

Up to 6 people

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.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Subway Sannomiya Station, Kobe

09:30 AM

Ijinkan Town ( a former foreigners' residence area )

11:30 AM

Strolling in Arima Onsen hot spring resort and hot spring bathing at Kin no Yu ( the Golden Hot Spring )

01:00 PM

lunch in Arima Onsen

02:30 PM

Aerial cableway riding from Arima to Mt. Rokko and a breathtaking view of Osaka Bay and Kobe Port

05:00 PM

Hankyu Sannomiya Station

The end of the tour

Ending Point

Hankyu Sannomiya Station, Kobe

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

guide fee and guide transportation fee from home to Sannomiya Kobe

What‘s not included

transportation fee ( you and guide ), lunch and entrance fee for Weathercock House ( ￥500 )

Tour Important Information

Kin no Yu ( the Golden Hot Spring ) is brownish-red water rich in iron and salinity. If you like, you can enter a bath house, Gin no Yu ( the Silver Hot Spring ). The water is transparent containing radium and carbonate.

Important message from the supplier

It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.

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 2016

Yoshihisa T.

4.97 / 5

(268 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.

Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.

Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.

One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?

Reviews

Rose-marie W.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Nov 11, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“A wonderful day in Yoshie’s company ”

Yoshie was a lovely guide and took us around Kyoto visiting the key gardens and temples that Kyoto offers on his ‘Golden’ Tour. He has excellent English having been an English teacher and headmaster previously. He is kind, thoughtful and gentle and good company. It was like having a friend alongside you.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Rose-marie. Thank you very much for your heartwarming comment on my tour in Kyoto. I am pleased to learn that I was good company to you during the tour. I wish you and your husband the best of luck. Yoshie

Sandy E.

5 / 5

Nov 10, 2025

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Nov 10, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“A day we will never forget!”

I wish we could give 10 stars to Yoshie! What an incredible day. He was so warm and friendly and so knowledgeable. We learned so much and had such a great time! I cannot recommend Yoshie enough. If you don't see Kyoto with Yoshie then you're not really seeing Kyoto.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Sandy. What a wonderful comment you gave me!! Thank you so much for your kind review for my tour in Kyoto. I really had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you two. I hope you will continute a pleasant trip and return home safely. With best wishes. Yoshie

Jeannie K.

5 / 5

Nov 6, 2025

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Nov 6, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Full and authentic experience from knowledgeable and experienced guide. ”

We had an incredible day exploring Kyoto with Yoshi. As Americans visiting Japan for the first time, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Yoshi took us to many of Kyoto’s most important historical sites and shared fascinating insights that made the city’s history come alive. His deep knowledge, thoughtful storytelling, and ability to explain cultural details in an engaging way made every stop meaningful. Yoshi also knew exactly where to go for the best photos and how to navigate through crowds respectfully but efficiently—ensuring we had time and space to appreciate Kyoto’s most stunning spots. His understanding of when to pause, explain, or simply let us take in the moment showed his intuition and experience. What impressed us most was his genuine respect for the shrines and temples we visited. He greeted each with a bow, shared the traditions behind them, and brought a quiet spirituality to the experience that we truly appreciated. We also enjoyed sharing meals with him—a casual local lunch and later dinner at a family-run restaurant where he knew the owners personally. Both were memorable parts of our trip, filled with great food and conversation. Yoshi is knowledgeable, kind, and deeply respectful of his culture and guests. Our day with him was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan, and we can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you Yoshi, for an unforgettable experience!

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Jeannie. I really appreciate your thoughtful and considerate words of thanks. I had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you three because you were all attentive to my explanation at each site. I am also glad that you liked the food and atmosphere of the two restaurants for lunch and dinner. I sincerely hope that our paths will cross again in the near future. Ichigo Ichie Yoshie