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Mosaic in Christmas

Harbor Land

From the top of the Port Tower

China Town Nankinmachi

Kobe Beef Restaurant

Nunobiki Herb Garden

Meriken Park

Nunobiki Herb Garden 2

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

Day Trip

Joined 2023

Shuji O.

4.94 / 5

(67 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 and offers eateries and souvenir shops. We can eat lunch here.

We will take a bus to the Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway station.

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.

We will walk to Sannomiya Station via the historical Ijinkan Street (the foreigners' quarter).

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

- When you start from Kyoto, I will require 50,000 yen.

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 half an hour.

But you can enjoy more.

When you start from Kyoto, I will require 50,000 yen.

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.

4.94 / 5

(67 reviews)

Identity Verified

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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

Carole B.

5 / 5

May 2, 2026

Off the Beaten Track in Kyoto Ohara

May 2, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“Nice visit”

The tour guide provides an excellent experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly and well organized, making every visit both informative and enjoyable. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, allowing enough time at each location without being rushed. He was always attentive to the group’s needs. Thank you for the nice tour Carole

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm glad you chose this tour because Ohara is one of my favorite places, too. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wish I had gone to the flea market near the end of the tour. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip in Japan!

Judi J.

5 / 5

Apr 22, 2026

Cruise ship excursion to Kyoto 8 hours

Apr 22, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“Kobe to Kyoto: enchanting and amazing!”

Shuji is an amazing person to guide you through the Kobe Osaka Kyoto area. He’s a great communicator prior to the tour in terms of setting up the itinerary. He took us on the bullet train from Kobe to Kyoto. We then toured some amazing sites in Kyoto, spending a full day. He is very knowledgeable and a great communicator in both the Japanese and English languages. I highly recommend a tour with Shuji. Such a pleasant, informative and friendly gentleman.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words. We had a great time with your friend. If we had more time, we could have enjoyed the tour more. You are great travelers who know how to enjoy traveling. Thank you for your kindness. I hope you enjoy Kagoshima too! Thank you!

Michael C.

5 / 5

Apr 19, 2026

Day trip to Himeji Castle from Osaka

Apr 19, 2026

Himeji

5 hours

“Great day at Himeji”

We had a great day with Shuji. Thankfully, he was with us to navigate Osaka Station and get us on the proper train to Himeji. Once in Himeji, we visited the castle, with Shuji teaching us its history along the way. After the castle, we had lunch and visited the beautiful gardens near the castle. He took pics with his phone throughout the day and airdropped them to us at the conclusion of the tour. It's a long day when you include both legs of the train ride, but Shuji helped us a lot and was very informative about the history of the area and the castle. Great tour!

Shuji O.

Yes, it was a nice tour. Thank you for the great review. Since it was a little late for the cherry blossoms, we could enjoy the World Heritage castle very much. Yes, it’s really worth visiting. We could enjoy the wonderful restaurant too. I failed it at the best cherry season. We were so lucky. Thank you for the happy tour!