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Kobe Private Tour - Weathercock House
Weathercock House
Kobe Private Tour - A Bronze Statue in front of Weathercock House
A Bronze Statue in front of Weathercock House
Kobe Private Tour - Kin no Yu ( the Golden Hot Spring ), a bath house
Kin no Yu ( the Golden Hot Spring ), a bath house
Kobe Private Tour - A view from the cable-way
A view from the cable-way
Kobe Private Tour - A cable-way/gondola
A cable-way/gondola
Kobe Private Tour - A view of Osaka Bay from an observation deck on the top of Mt. Rokko
A view of Osaka Bay from an observation deck on the top of Mt. Rokko
Kobe Private Tour - A view of Rokko Island 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
Kobe Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(249 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

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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

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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
Kobe Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(249 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

An unforgettable day with Joshie – the ideal guide for exploring the city

We had an unforgettable day exploring Kyoto with our guide, Joshie. His deep knowledge of the country’s culture and history, combined with his background as a teacher, made every moment both engaging and educational. He took the time to explain everything with patience and passion, which really enhanced our experience. The day ended on a high note with a fantastic dinner at a local restaurant, where we got to enjoy great food and conversation together. Joshie is not just a guide — he’s someone who genuinely connects with people. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable tour. Even our children (ages 23, 21, and 17) were thoroughly impressed and became instant fans!

Rian W.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Rian. I really appreciate your excellent comment on my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to learn that you all enjoyed every minute of the day during the tour. I am also glad that you liked the food and the atmosphere of the izakaya for dinner. I hope our paths will cross someday soon during the cherry blossom or autumn foliage season. I wish you the best of luck! Yoshie

Couldn’t Imagine Kyoto Without Yoshie

Yoshie was the sweetest man, who won our hearts when he gave my daughter origami his wife made for her to start the trip. We saw so much in 1 day, and his “Golden Route” efficiently hit all the stops we wanted. He has great knowledge of Japan’s history and culture, and he knew the best spots to get brilliant photos. He also took us to a superb restaurant for lunch we wouldn’t have found on our own. He had energy in spades and you could tell he loves his tour guide work.

Jeff S.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Jeff. Thank you so much for your excellent review for my tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to learn that you had a wonderful tour with me in spite of the terrible heat. I hope you will return home with lots of nice memories of Japan. Ichigo Ichie. Yoshie

Great tour of Kyoto during the summer heat!

Thanks for the great tour Yoshie! Yoshie took our group for the Golden route tour- he was very friendly and accommodating, as well as very knowledgeable of the areas we were touring. Yoshie also helped us to take some photos during the tour and showed us some interesting spots for photos. Yoshie took us to his recommended restaurant for lunch and Izakaya for dinner. Both times the food was delicious. Thank you to his wife for the origami cranes, they were beautifully made! Thank you again Yoshie, all the best for the future!

Dominika V.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Dominika. I appreciate your excellent review for my tour in Kyoto. I also had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you all. I am glad that you liked the food at the lunch restaurant and the izakaya for dinner. I hope our paths will cross again someday in the near future. With the best wishes. Yoshie

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