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Kobe Shore Excursion: Scenic Ropeway, Herb Garden, Tea Ceremony & Kobe Beef (Kobe Port Terminal)

Kobe Shore Excursion: Scenic Ropeway, Herb Garden, Tea Ceremony & Kobe Beef (Kobe Port Terminal)

Shore Excursion

Joined 2024

Rika N.

4.33 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Kobe

Chinese (Traditional) (Native), English, Japanese (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Rika N.)

Up to 5 people

*Breathtaking ropeway ride & Herb Garden stroll

*Peaceful tea ceremony experience

* Famous Kobe beef lunch

* Local area shopping or walking

* Pick-up & drop-off at Kobe Port Terminal

* Private flexible tour with English-speaking guide

Itinerary

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

09:30 AM

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. *Be careful ! Please let me know the name of your cruise ship, the arrival date, and the name of the port? There are two main international cruise ports in Kobe, many people get confused, so I would appreciate having the correct information.

10:00 AM

Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway

Take the ropeway up Mount Rokko with a panoramic view of Kobe port and city. At the top, stroll through beautiful herb gardens and enjoy seasonal flowers.

*Ropeway round-trip ticket: approx. 2,000 yen per person

12:30 PM

Japanese Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience Time

Experience the Japanese tea ceremony, a practice that represents harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Our lessons are designed for international guests and provide a special chance to explore this ancient tradition. With experienced teachers, you'll learn how to prepare and enjoy matcha tea, understand the meaning behind each step, and discover the deep philosophy of the ceremony. Whether you're a traveler or someone interested in culture, this experience will give you a greater appreciation for Japan's rich heritage and create lasting peaceful memories.

02:00 PM

Award-Winning Kobe Beef Experience in Kobe

Treat yourself to a truly unforgettable meal at a multi-award-winning restaurant, celebrated for its excellence in serving authentic Kobe Beef. Located in the heart of Kobe, this elegant and highly rated restaurant offers the finest cuts of certified Kobe Beef, prepared with skill and care.

Relax and enjoy — a reservation has already been made for us. Get ready to savor the rich flavors of Japan’s most prestigious beef, right in its hometown.

*Kobe Beef can be prepared in many delicious ways — like teppanyaki, steak, shabu-shabu, or sukiyaki. Just tell me your favorite style, and I’ll take you to the perfect place!*

03:30 PM

Walk through Sannomiya Shopping Street and Sannomiya Station

Where locals shop, snack & stroll!

Step into one of Kobe’s most exciting shopping streets! Just a short walk from Sannomiya Station, this lively covered arcade is full of surprises — trendy fashion shops, colorful 100-yen stores, charming cafés, and delicious Japanese sweets.

It’s the perfect place to find unique souvenirs, enjoy a matcha dessert, or simply soak up the cheerful, everyday vibe of local Kobe life.

Rain or shine, it’s always a fun stop!

04:00 PM

Back to Kobe Port Terminal

We’ll take the Port Liner back to the cruise terminal, allowing plenty of time for boarding.

Ending Point

Kobe Port Terminal

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

Item Estimated Cost

-Ropeway 2000 yen( per person)

-Tea Ceremony 3,000 yen(per person)

-Kobe Beef Lunch 5000 ~yen(per person)

*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.

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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

Rika N.

4.33 / 5

(6 reviews)

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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

Denisa K.

5 / 5

Apr 9, 2026

Japan Kobe Eats & Local Secrets: A Tasty Walk Off the Beaten Pathpick up at Kobe Port Terminal)

Apr 9, 2026

Kobe

4 hours

“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.

1 / 5

Apr 2, 2026

Kobe Shore Excursion: Scenic Ropeway, Herb Garden, Tea Ceremony & Kobe Beef (Kobe Port Terminal)

Apr 2, 2026

Kobe

7 hours

“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

Michele C.

5 / 5

Oct 10, 2025

Perfect Kobe Shore Excursion: Scenic Ropeway, Tea Ceremony & Kobe Beef(Pick up at Kobe Port Terminal)

Oct 10, 2025

Kobe

7 hours

Customized

“Kobe and onsen experience ”

Rika was amazing , she was very accommodating, she tailored the schedule to fit our needs and we had a wonderful Japanese experience . So very pleasant and sweet

Rika N.

Thank you so much for your kind review! You were both so thoughtful and wonderful to talk with. I really enjoyed our meaningful conversations and learned a lot about your city and culture — now I’d love to visit someday. I’m also so glad that you enjoyed the onsen and Kobe beef shabu-shabu! It was such a pleasant and memorable day in Kobe with you. Enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe flight home! Rika