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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

(63 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

(63 reviews)

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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

Jeffrey M.

5 / 5

Feb 16, 2026

The best of Kyoto, tailored to your requests.

Feb 16, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“A Quiet Day Exploring Ohara”

Our first day in Kyoto was in Ohara, a small but historically significant town NE of the city. Our guide reached our multiple times prior to our meeting to confirm day/time, but also inquired about what our hopes were for the day together. Shuji was on time and we found him to be the ultimate guide for this all day experience. As a retired history teacher, and native to the area, we had a guide with deep insight to places we explored together, which included 800 year old temples punctuated with hip coffee and lunch spots along the way. This was exactly what we were looking for after a hectic pace in Tokyo! If you are looking for a professional and knowledgeable guide to show you to the lessor seen corners of Kyoto, Shuji is the man.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words! We had a nice day with you two. You knew how to enjoy the tour and appreciate the place and its history. We could travel to places that are less crowded but still charming. We enjoyed Ohara very much. We can't expect such a nice tour often. Thank you for the happy talk, too. Have a great time in Japan!

Dana W.

5 / 5

Feb 2, 2026

Visiting Nara from Osaka ～truly the must-see place in Japan～

Feb 2, 2026

Osaka

8 hours

“Nara Park is key to visit”

We have an interesting visit to Nara Park which we learnt.

Shuji O.

Thank you for your review. You were very good at traveling, especially for your age. We enjoyed the statues and shrines. I hope you enjoyed the nice restaurant we went to for lunch. Thank you for choosing my tour for the last part of your trip to Japan. I hope this trip makes great memories for both of you!

Dana W.

5 / 5

Jan 22, 2026

Trip to the Shirahama area

Jan 22, 2026

Wakayama

6 hours

Customized

“The Hongu temple is outstanding to learn about as well as the Turkey Museum history created an excellent relationship between Japan and Turkey.”

We have learnt from Shuji O on Japan history, traditions & culture.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, we learned many things. First, we learned about the culture of Kumano. Second, we learned about the good relations between Turkey and Japan. We visited the museum where we learned about the sad and touching stories of the Turkish ship. During a storm, Japanese people saved many Turkish sailors. Thank you for a great experience. I was happy to be with you both.