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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.
Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.
This 4-hour taxi tour from Kobe Port is ideal for cruise guests who want to experience the city’s international history, spiritual culture, and local food scene in a short time.
You will visit the elegant Western-style houses of Kitano, the historic Ikuta Shrine, and the lively Nankinmachi Chinatown. If traffic and timing allow, a short stop at Kobe Harborland can be added before returning to the port.
Approximate route:
Kobe Port - Kitano Ijinkan-Gai - Ikuta Shrine - Nankinmachi - (if time permits) Kobe Harborland - Kobe Port
Hours and admission fees below are based on generally available public information and may change. Please reconfirm before operation.
Options
Alphard/Jumbo - up to 9
Duration: 4 hours
Alphard/Jumbo - up to 9
Pickup included
Sedan - up to 4
Duration: 4 hours
Sedan - up to 4
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Kitano Ijinkan-Gai- to be paid directly on site
What to expect
Kitano Ijinkan-gai
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
A hillside district of elegant 19th-century Western residences, Kitano reveals Kobe’s cosmopolitan past through preserved architecture, cafés, and scenic city views.
Ikuta Shrine
30m
One of Japan’s oldest shrines, Ikuta offers a peaceful stop in central Kobe with vivid vermilion buildings, a sacred grove, and deep local spiritual significance.
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
1h
Kobe’s compact Chinatown is ideal for street food, colorful photos, and a lively local atmosphere shaped by the city’s long history as an international port.
Kobe Harborland
45m
A relaxed waterfront area with harbor views, shopping, and open promenades. It makes a pleasant final photo stop before returning to Kobe Port.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The driver will be waiting at exit of the port holding your name board.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
