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Port PickUp Kobe Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Kobe
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship. We pick you up at the cruise terminal or hotels near the port, and a government-licensed, English-speaking guide accompanies you in a comfortable private vehicle - an easy, relaxing way to explore Kobe and the surrounding Hyogo area.
Enjoy a 6-hour customizable tour and choose 2 to 3 sights you like most. Stroll the waterfront at Meriken Park beneath the iconic red Port Tower, wander the historic Kitano district of Western-style residences, and soak up the lanterns and street food of Nankinmachi Chinatown. Ride up Mt Rokko or the Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway for sweeping views over the city and bay, relax in t...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
Meeting Points
Departure
Port of Kobe
Your guide will be waiting at the port terminal holding a name board.
The striking red Kobe Port Tower stands on the waterfront at Meriken Park, an iconic symbol of the city. Stroll the park with its fountains and harbor views, see the Maritime Museum's white sail-like roof, and enjoy photo spots looking out over the bustling port and bay.
30 minutes
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Kitano Ijinkan-gai
A historic hillside neighborhood where foreign merchants and diplomats built elegant Western-style homes after Kobe's port opened in the 1860s. Wander the charming sloping streets lined with colorful ijinkan residences, boutiques and cafes, with lovely views down to the harbor.
40 minutes
3
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
Kobe's vibrant Chinatown, packed with red gates, lanterns and dozens of food stalls and restaurants. Soak up the lively atmosphere and sample popular street snacks like steamed buns, dumplings and other Chinese treats as you wander the bustling lanes.
30 minutes
4
Mt. Rokko
Rising behind the city, Mt Rokko offers some of Japan's most celebrated panoramic views over Kobe, the harbor and Osaka Bay - spectacular by day and as a glittering carpet of lights at night. Reach the summit area by scenic cable car and enjoy gardens, terraces and fresh mountain air.
45 minutes
5
Arima Onsen
One of Japan's oldest and most famous hot-spring towns, tucked in the mountains behind Mt Rokko yet close to Kobe. Stroll the nostalgic narrow lanes lined with traditional inns, sample local snacks and sweets, and see the gold (kinsen) and silver (ginsen) spring sources.
45 minutes
6
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Kobe's largest herb garden, reached by a scenic ropeway that climbs the mountainside with sweeping views over the city and port. Wander terraced flower and herb beds, glasshouses and viewpoints, and relax at a cafe overlooking the bay.
1 hour
7
Ikuta Shrine
One of the oldest shrines in Japan, set in the heart of Kobe just a short walk from the shopping district. This peaceful red-and-green Shinto shrine is dedicated to a deity of matchmaking and good relationships, and offers a quiet, atmospheric break amid the busy city.
20 minutes
8
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
One of the world's longest suspension bridges, this engineering marvel links Kobe with Awaji Island across the Akashi Strait. Admire the vast white towers and sweeping cables from the seaside park and promenade, with great photo opportunities over the busy waterway.
30 minutes
Port PickUp Kobe Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Kobe
About
This private tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship. We pick you up at the cruise terminal or hotels near the port, and a government-licensed, English-speaking guide accompanies you in a comfortable private vehicle - an easy, relaxing way to explore Kobe and the surrounding Hyogo area.
Enjoy a 6-hour customizable tour and choose 2 to 3 sights you like most. Stroll the waterfront at Meriken Park beneath the iconic red Port Tower, wander the historic Kitano district of Western-style residences, and soak up the lanterns and street food of Nankinmachi Chinatown. Ride up Mt Rokko or the Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway for sweeping views over the city and bay, relax in t...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
Meeting Points
Departure
Port of Kobe
Your guide will be waiting at the port terminal holding a name board.
