• Mt. Rokko - Mount Rokko (六甲山, Rokkōsan, 931 meters) stands as the tallest peak in the Rokko mountain range, offering a lush green backdrop to Kobe city. The mountain provides breathtaking panoramic views of the densely urbanized Hanshin region (Kobe and Osaka), especially stunning at sunset.

• Shin-Kobe Trail - The Shin-Kobe Ropeway (新神戸ロープウェー) is one of three services that transport visitors up the southern slopes of the Rokko mountain chain. Departing from beside Shin-Kobe Station, Kobe’s shinkansen station, the ropeway ascends past the Nunobiki Waterfall and the Nunobiki Herb Garden, offering delightful aerial views. The highlight is the observation deck near the top station, providing spectacular views of Kobe, making it a favored night view spot.

• Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park - On January 17, 1995, at 5:46 am, Kobe was struck by the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, claiming over 5000 lives and destroying tens of thousands of homes. The Earthquake Memorial Museum, part of the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (人と防災未来センター, Hito to Bōsai Mirai Center), opened in 2002 to honor the event and educate visitors on earthquakes and disaster prevention. The museum features a large screen theater with realistic earthquake imagery, a documentary on recovery, extensive earthquake information, and interactive disaster prevention games.

• Kobe Harborland - Kobe Harborland (神戸ハーバーランド) is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district between JR Kobe Station and Kobe’s port waterfront. The area boasts a wide array of shops, restaurants, cafes, and amusements, coupled with a romantic evening ambiance, making it a popular destination for couples and tourists. The prominent shopping complex, Umie, comprises three sections: Mosaic, South Mall, and North Mall. Mosaic, along the waterfront, offers numerous restaurants with harbor views, including the illuminated Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum, especially enchanting at night.

• Kitano Ijinkan-gai - Kitano-cho (北野町, Kitanochō) is a district at the base of the Rokko mountain range where foreign merchants and diplomats settled after Kobe Port opened to foreign trade in the late 19th century. Over a dozen former mansions, known as Ijinkan, remain and are open to the public as museums. Most charge an admission fee between 550 to 750 yen, with combination tickets available for multiple houses. The district is pleasant for walking and offers various cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, making it a favorite among young Japanese couples.

• Chinatown (Nankinmachi) - Nankinmachi (南京町) is a compact Chinatown in central Kobe and a hub for the Chinese community in the Kansai Region. Developed by Chinese merchants who settled near Kobe Port after it opened to foreign trade in 1868, the area became known as Nankinmachi after Nanjing, the former Chinese capital. Nankinmachi is a popular tourist attraction and shopping and dining district. Two main streets intersect at a small central plaza, lined with shops, restaurants, and food stands selling popular items like steamed buns (manju), ramen, tapioca drinks, and various Japanized Chinese dishes.

• Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum - Kobe’s Nada (灘) district is Japan’s leading sake-producing region, renowned for its high-quality rice, suitable water, and favorable weather. Its proximity to Kobe Port and Osaka has historically facilitated distribution. Many sake breweries operate in the Nada district, which spans approximately three kilometers east to west. Some open stores or exhibition rooms to the public, offering sake tastings. A few also maintain museums showcasing the sake brewing process.

• Kobe Shu-shin-kan Breweries - Shushinkan features a large shop selling sake and related products, along with a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine paired with sake. Free guided tours of the sake warehouse are available daily, except in December, with sake tasting offered as well.

• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, nearly four kilometers long, is the world’s longest suspension bridge. Opened in 1998, it spans the Akashi Strait (Akashi Kaikyo) between Kobe and Awaji Island, forming part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, one of three expressways linking Honshu with Shikoku. The Bridge Exhibition Center at the Kobe side provides detailed information on the bridge’s planning and construction and other suspension bridges worldwide, though detailed explanations are in Japanese.

• Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan - The Kikumasamune Sake Museum is housed in an attractive wooden-plaster building. It displays wooden tools, containers, and machinery in a room with atmospheric lighting and traditional music. Well-written pamphlets are available in nine languages.

• Sawa no Tsuru Museum - The Sawanotsuru Sake Museum, opened in 1978, commemorates the sake-brewing heritage of the Nada district. Destroyed by the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995, it was rebuilt in 1999. Visitors can learn about traditional brewing methods and ingredients, with English pamphlets available.

• Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens - The Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway offers a scenic escape above Kobe city, featuring over 200 varieties of herbs and seasonal flowers. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views via ropeway, explore themed gardens, and relax in cafes and aroma workshops, providing a peaceful and sensory-rich experience year-round. Please note that additional travel time may be required, depending on the ropeway schedule.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kobe
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private Vehicle
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe!

Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan’s most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city’s distinct atmosphere and dining options!

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.