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Kobe Shore Excursion -Beyond Kobe Beef Shopping Tour: Taste, Shop & Explore ( KOBE PORT TERMINAL)
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Joined 2024
Discover Kobe beyond its famous beef with this exciting tour! Explore vibrant Harborland’s waterfront shops and stroll through the stylish Mosaic complex with stunning ocean views. Relax at Meriken Park, known for its art and iconic landmarks—perfect for photos. Finally, enjoy shopping at Marina Pia Kobe Outlet Mall, where you’ll find great deals on fashion and souvenirs. This tour blends food, shopping, and seaside charm for an unforgettable Kobe experience!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kobe Port Terminal
- - The 3rd floor plaza of Kobe Port Terminal. I'll be waiting with a sign that has your name on it. "Pick-up time and location are flexible — just let me know what works best for you!"
"Be Kobe" Monument
The "BE KOBE" monument is a symbolic structure located in Kobe, designed to express the city's resilience and unity in the face of adversity. The bold "BE KOBE" letters convey a message of hope, strength, and solidarity. This monument serves as a reminder of how the people of Kobe overcame challenges and achieved recovery after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995. It reflects the enduring spirit of resilience and unity of Kobe and its residents, becoming a landmark of the city.
Kobe Port Tower
Kobe Port Tower is a landmark in Kobe, Japan, standing 108 meters tall. Its unique design resembles a traditional Japanese drum, called a tsuzumi. From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Kobe's cityscape, the harbor, and the surrounding Rokko Mountains. Inside, the tower features shops, restaurants, and exhibition spaces, offering a comprehensive experience of Kobe's maritime heritage and modern development. The tower reopened on April 26, 2024, after renovations, now including a rooftop deck at 100 meters above ground, providing a 360-degree view of the city.
Meriken Park
Meriken Park is Kobe’s historic first port area, symbolizing the city’s rich maritime heritage. Located along the waterfront near Harborland, the park features open green spaces, modern architecture, and iconic landmarks like Kobe Port Tower.
Importantly, Meriken Park is home to memorials commemorating the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995, honoring the resilience and recovery of Kobe’s people. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks by the sea, take in fresh ocean breezes, and appreciate panoramic views of Kobe’s vibrant harbor—a meaningful blend of history, remembrance, and modern beauty.
Harborland (Kobe Harborland) ,Umie, MOSAIC
Kobe Harborland is a lively waterfront shopping and entertainment district full of unique shops and attractions. You can visit themed stores like Hello Kitty, Snoopy, and Studio Ghibli, perfect for fans and families.
The area also features Mosaic, a popular shopping and dining complex, and a giant Ferris wheel that offers stunning night views of the harbor and city lights.
Whether shopping, dining, or enjoying the spectacular night scenery, Harborland is a fun place for visitors of all ages.
Move to Marina Pia Kobe Outlet Mall
Feel like a local and enjoy the ocean views from the train!
Not only will you enjoy Kobe’s scenic spots, but you’ll also get to experience the unique comfort and amazing efficiency of Japan’s trains—famous worldwide for their cleanliness, speed, and smooth rides—on the way to Marina Pia Kobe Outlet.
Marina Pia Kobe Outlet
Marina Pia Kobe Outlet offers not only great seaside views but also amazing shopping deals! You’ll find many affordable and high-quality products, including popular Japanese brands, unique local shops, and a wide variety of sports shoes like New Balance, Nike, and more. There are also plenty of gourmet food options, so you can enjoy delicious meals while shopping. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy shopping, food, and ocean views all in one place!
Back to Kobe Port
After shopping, we’ll take a JR train back towards central Kobe, followed by a fun ride on the Port Liner, Japan’s famous driverless train! Sit back and enjoy the smooth ride while watching the city and harbor views from above. We’ll stop at Port Terminal Station, where you can see huge cruise ships up close and enjoy some great photo spots from a high observation point. A perfect way to end the day with beautiful views and a cool local train experience!
Ending Point
Kobe Port Terminal around 4:30 PM
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
1) Meal
Cost per person ranges from ¥2000~
(If you’re looking for a more affordable Kobe Beef option, I can take you to a place that fits your budget. But since you're in Kobe, I really recommend trying the famous high-end Kobe Beef — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!)
2) Admission fee for Kobe Port Tower
Entrance to Kobe Port Tower is optional. If you choose to enter, it will cost ¥1,200 per person.
3) Fees for transportation (train, bus, cab, etc.)
4) Guide’s meals and transportation costs are customarily covered by the guest. Thank you for your understanding.
Transportation cost(s)
Transportation fees are not included. Please feel free to contact me for details or to discuss the best ticket options.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
*Depending on the timing, how everyone is feeling, or the weather that day, we might take a taxi instead of using buses or trains.*
Regarding additional time:
*If the tour is extended beyond the original plan due to the guest's request or circumstances, an additional guide fee will be charged.
Thank you for your understanding.
Important message from the supplier
• Our tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences.
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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 2024
About Tour Guide Rika N.
Hi, I am Rika. I am in Kobe city now.
Welcome to Rika’s personal guide tour!
I was born in China, group up in Japan, high school was an English course, and majored in Business Administration at Kobe University, so I speak Chinese, Japanese and English!
I like working with people. I worked for a major trading company, competing for first or second place in Japan, for over 10 years. I am currently working for a share houses company. The company manages more than 12 share houses in Kobe. About half of our residents are foreigners from different contries. I really enjoy talking with the people who have various backgrounds around the world.
Kobe is a very convenient place with easy access to Osaka, Nara and Kyoto! It is famous for its traditional culture, old history, wonderful nature and delicious food, like Kobe beef as you know!
So far I have two main tours available.
One is” Eating Tour” at Higashiyama shopping street. Higashiyama Shopping Street is known as “Kobe's kitchen” and has long been loved by Kobe citizens. You can enjoy the local food tour and learn some survival Japanese while you are at it!
The other one is Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, which is one of the world's longest suspension bridges! We can go to the top of the Bridge, 300m over the sea, and enjoy the panoramic view from the top!
Let’s get together to enjoy real Japan! I am waiting for you!
Reviews
Jo R.
“Rika's Kobe Shore Excursion”
10/10 Rika, this was a great tour, even though we changed our minds so many times. You accommodated everything we wanted to do and more. The Kobe Beef with Hiroshi will stay with us forever. Your personality, friendliness and caring was always at the forefront and we felt like we were touring with a friend instead of a guide. The views going up to the herb garden are amazing and not to be missed. Thank you.
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Rika N.
Dear Jo and your wonderful family, Thank you so much for your perfect rating — I am truly honored. I imagine that by now you are back home, perhaps enjoying a lovely afternoon tea with the cute spoon you bought at the herb garden! Spending the day with you felt like I was with my own family. I was especially impressed by your three-generation trip — from 25 to 85 years old. I truly believe not many families in the world can share such a special journey together. Jo, as the organizer, you did an amazing job. It must have taken a lot of effort — well done! Grandma Yvonne is such an elegant and charming lady. She reminded me of Rose in Titanic in her later years — graceful and beautiful. I hope I can be like her when I grow older! Uncle John disappeared a few times, but he is clearly full of love and warmth. Elizabeth is very thoughtful and observant — she asked questions that even I couldn’t always answer! I will study harder! And Caytlyn’s horse photos are absolutely stunning! I love horses too, and one day I would love to visit with my family. This is truly one of the most rewarding parts of being a guide — making friends from all over the world. Thank you again, and I hope our paths cross again someday! Warm regards, Rika
Denisa K.
“Great day in Kobe with Rika”
We spent fabulous day in Kobe with Rika. She did her best to accommodate our wishes. We had several dishes and also found out mew facts about japanese culture. Rika took us to the sake brewery and also got tockets for the sunset cruise which was incredible. We were also lucky to meet her son who is a lovely gentleman who also contributed to the amazing experience. Thanks Rika.
Rika N.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was my very first time hosting guests from the Czech Republic, and it became a truly unforgettable experience for us as well. I was honestly impressed by how much you already knew about Japanese culture—sometimes even more than me! And I’ll never forget your notebook full of stamps, that was amazing . I’m so happy you enjoyed the sake brewery and the sunset cruise. It was also a pleasure for my son to meet you. It’s truly wonderful how many people in Europe grow up speaking two or three languages from such a young age—I really admire that. Meeting you was also a great motivation for my son’s studies, and we truly appreciate it. Please come back to Japan again—I would love to see you both in the future! Warm regards, Rika
Paul M.
“Disaster never happened ”
Our guide did not check which cruise terminal our ship was located so went to the wrong one.She had the ship name months ago. She did not seem to know there were two terminals. We waited in the cold For one hour she arrived but did not know where to park her car. We gave up and cancelled and proceeded on our own. We would like our money refunded
$232/ per group
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