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Kobe waterfront & Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway (from Osaka)

Mosaic in Christmas

Kobe foreign settlement environs

Harbor Land

From the top of the Port Tower

Kitano Ijinkan

China Town Nankinmachi

Kobe Beef Restaurant

Kobe waterfront & Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway (from Osaka)

Day Trip

Joined 2023

Shuji O.

4.92 / 5

(49 reviews)

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Osaka

English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)

Up to 7 people

We visit Kobe from Osaka. Kobe has a different feel from Osaka or Kyoto. We will see the beautiful harbor area and mountain park, which we can enjoy from the Port Tower and Nunobiki Herb Garden. Kobe also has an international feel. There is an extensive Chinatown, Residences of the Western people, a Cathedral, a Mosk, a Synagogue, etc.. And, if you like, we can walk a mountain trail and visit some waterfalls. Let's enjoy them.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or railway station in Osaka

09:00 AM

Meeting

09:20 AM

Osaka Station

JR Osaka Station

10:00 AM

JR Kobe Station

We start walking from JR Kobe Station to the harbor area.

10:10 AM

Harbor Land to Mosaic

We walk through the shopping street.

Mosaic has some nice cafes.

11:50 AM

Port Tower to Meriken Park

We walk along the coastal line to the Port Tower.

We will go up to the Port Tower, or If you like, we can take a boat for an hour and enjoy the view of Kobe from the sea. Then we can walk to Meriken Park, which also has lovely views.

12:50 PM

Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park

This park commemorates the devastating 1995 earthquake, and this waterfront memorial displays preserved damage.

01:10 PM

Lunch at Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi

This large Chinatown was Established in 1868, offering eateries and souvenir shops. We can eat lunch here.

02:30 PM

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens

It is just 10 minutes by ropeway

from the town and offers spectacular views of the city streets. There are so many flowers and herbs.

04:00 PM

JR Sannomiya Station

We take a train to Osaka

05:00 PM

Ending

Your hotel or Osaka Station

Ending Point

At your hotel or railway station in Osaka

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

- hotel or station pickup

What‘s not included

- insurances

- transportation fee for you and the guide: taxi, metro, bus,

conventional train(from Osaka to Kobe), cable cars about 4800

yen /per person

- lunch for you and the guide

- admission fees(Port Tower): 1200 yen /per person for you and

the guide

Tour Important Information

We will walk the flat paved road for one hour while visiting many places. At Nunobiki Herb garden, we walk the downhill course for a half hour.

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 2023

Shuji O.

4.92 / 5

(49 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!

Reviews

Georgia H.

5 / 5

Oct 20, 2025

Walking tour in Eastern Kyoto

Oct 20, 2025

Kobe

8 hours

“Tour of Kioto ”

Shuji was great! He met us at our cruise port and guided us from Kobe by Bullet train to Kioto. Once there we visited gardens, busy historical street and saw a Geisha show. Great historian and pleasant tour guide. Highly recommended. We were a group of 8 and kept us in line! Thank you Shutsi.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words, even though you're so busy. Yes, we loved Kyoto. Even though there were a lot of you, you all worked well together. We enjoyed it until the very end. Enjoy the rest of your trip to Japan!

Larry E.

5 / 5

Oct 16, 2025

Cruise ship excursion to Osaka 6 hours

Oct 16, 2025

Osaka

6 hours

“Crazy Street (The Zoo)”

Shuji O showed us around to several sites. We visited Osaka Castle, Rose Garden, Sky Tower and ‘Crazy Street’. His insight and knowledge helped us understand and appreciate each of these sites. He was also very flexible and able to adjust the tour to our needs and accommodate our changing requirements. We definitely recommend you as a guide to anyone visiting Osaka by cruise ship. Thank you Shuji. You made our visit to an Osaka very memorable experience. Arigato!

Shuji O.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for the great tour! Yes, everything was indeed nice today. We enjoyed the fully bloomed roses and the interesting places we visited. I hope they will become lovely memories for you both. Thank you!

Simon W.

5 / 5

Sep 22, 2025

The best of Kyoto, tailored to your requests.

Sep 22, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Fantastic day trip of Kyoto with a true expert”

My family were lucky enough to have Shuji show us around Kyoto on a day trip to all the key sites. Shuji advised us to start early at 7am which was great advice to avoid the crowds and the heat. Shuji has a wealth of knowledge on Japanese history and the key facts at all the spots we stopped. My two daughters in the early 20s and my wife and I found Shuji interesting in a wealth of subjects and we were so happy to spend time with him. If you are looking for a very professional tour guide Shuji has our full recommendation without reservation. Thank you Shuji - it was great having all your help and wisdom - and also your kindness and good humour! Simon

Shuji O.

Yes, I was also so happy to spend time with you. This is one of my fondest memories! Despite the heat, we enjoyed exploring the Kiyomizu Temple early in the morning. We ended in the Gion district, which interested you all very much. I was so happy to have such great conversations with you. Thank you very much for telling me all about our favorite, Mark Knopfler!