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Kobe JR Fukuchiyama Abandoned Line Hike

Tunnel

Gate of the course

Big red Bridge

The course along the river

Kobe JR Fukuchiyama Abandoned Line Hike

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2025

Ryuichi I.

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Kobe

English, Japanese (Native), Setswana

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Ryuichi I.)

Up to 10 people

The Fukuchiyama Abandoned Railway Hike is one of the hiking course that uses the abandoned railway line between Namase Station and Takedao Station on former Japan National Railways Fukuchiyama Line, was closed in 1986. Stretching for about 4.7km along the valley, the remains of the railway including 6 tunnels and 3 bridges from when locomotive once ran remain intact. The trail is easy enough for even beginners to hike and can be completed in about 2-3 hours at an average walking pace.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Nishinomiya Najio Station

- We meet at the station rotary.

10:30 AM

Gate of Abandoned Line Hike

・Check the note

・Photo shoot

10:40 AM

1st tunnel（Kitayama Tunnel)

・Short break

・Explanation　

　How to use flash light / how to walk

・Phot shoot

11:10 AM

Big Rock

You can see the big rock.

If you can see a rock climber, you're lucky.

11:30 AM

2nd big red bridge (2nd Muko River Bridge)

・You can enjoy the impressive large red bridge.

・Enjoy the view from the bridge

・Photo shoot

12:00 PM

Sakura no Sono (Cherry garde)

In spring (around April 10th) Enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom

12:30 PM

Exit of Hiking course

This is the exit point of the 4.7km hiking trail.

01:00 PM

The tour ends at Takedao Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line.

From the hiking trail exit, walk towards Takedao Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line.

Ending Point

JR Fukuchiyama Line on Takedao 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

・Guide fee only

What‘s not included

・Public transportation fee

(Go=JYen490, Return=JYen580)

・Lunch

　(Option: A simple lunch at the exit of the hiking course

　JYen1,000 - JYen2,000)

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

*Very comfortable shoes with thick soles are much better.(There are bumps)

*The course is flat, so beginners and children can participate.

*The sleepers are slippery so walk slowly.

*It's a unique experience to walk through a pitch black tunnel and see the light at the end.

*You can enjoy 4 times In each of the four seasons.

If it rains, you might want to have raincoat or something

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.