Kobe waterfront & Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway (from Osaka)
Joined 2023
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!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or railway station in Osaka
Meeting
Osaka Station
JR Osaka Station
JR Kobe Station
We start walking from JR Kobe Station to the harbor area.
Harbor Land to Mosaic
We walk through the shopping street.
Mosaic has some nice cafes.
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.
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park
This park commemorates the devastating 1995 earthquake, and this waterfront memorial displays preserved damage.
Lunch at Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi
This large Chinatown was Established in 1868, offering eateries and souvenir shops. We can eat lunch here.
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.
JR Sannomiya Station
We take a train to Osaka
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
- guide fee
- hotel or station pickup
- 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
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
Megan M.
“We had a wonderful day!! Highly recommended! ”
My husband and I highly recommend this tour. We started early - ahead of both the heat and the crowds - and wandered through the most beautiful parts of Eaatern Kyoto. Shujio was an excellent guide - we really enjoyed his company and his deep knowledge of the area. We saw hidden spots, quiet gardens and ate delicious food in local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. We highly recommend this day and enjoyed Sujio’s company immensely.
Shuji O.
Thank you very much for the great review. You got ready really well for this tour. We started very early in the morning so that we could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Higashiyama district. This area is usually very crowded during the day. But today it was as if we were in a different world. We talked about our jobs and even our grandchildren. Thank you for the happy time.
Jolie K.
“Wakayama Tour - Castle and Meet the Cat Stationmasters”
We had an amazing time on our Wakayama tour with Shuji! We told him what we wanted to see, and our dietary needs, and Shuji came up with the perfect itinerary for our day including a stop for lunch where we enjoyed excellent food suited to our requests. He is very kind and knowledgeable of the places we visited. He went above and beyond to make good use of our time and to make us as comfortable as possible, considering the very hot weather we experienced. What really brought us to Wakayama was to see the cat stationmasters and ride the Tama trains of the Wakayama Electric Railway’s Kishigawa Line. We had a wonderful time visiting, seeing the cats, and riding the different themed trains. Thank you Shuji for an unforgettable experience, and for the great photos we have to remember that very special day!
Shuji O.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! I usually like dogs, but I had fun at the cat stationmaster Tama's amazing stations and railways. It was an unforgettable experience for me too. I felt as if I were in a fairy tale. Thank you very much for such a wonderful tour!
Renee M.
“This was goid”
This was a nice tour. Suji- San took care to suggest changes to the itinerary that were best. A guide is a hard job as there are many things not in direct control.
Shuji O.
Thank you very much for the review! We had a wonderful time on our tour of Kyoto. The scenery was stunning, especially the lush greenery. We enjoyed visiting many places, although it started to rain at the end. Please remember this tour through the lovely photos. Thank you!
$277/ per group
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