Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake

Duration8h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

If you only have one day but still want to make the most of your time, this is the all-in-one tour you need. We will cover mountains and seas, from famous landmarks like Kobe Tower and Ikuta Shrine to wonders known to locals. We will also take you to taste local delicacies and visit Japan's most famous sake producing areas. Before ending the trip, we will not forget to show you the beautiful night view. You will walk around the city in a fun and relaxing way with a locally-based English-speaking guide. This tour will show you almost everything there is to know about Kobe City in one day.

Options

Join from Sannomiya Station

Starting point:
Sannomiya Station, 4-chōme-1-１番－１ Nunobikichō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0097, Japan

Join from Shin-Kobe Station

Starting point:
Shin-Kobe Station, 1-chōme-3-1 Kanōchō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0001, Japan

What's included

One paid sake ticket
Guided tour with an English speaking guide
Entrance fee for Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden and Ropeway
Train tickets required for the tour

Lunch

What to expect

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
2h · Admission ticket included

Once we reach the top, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views along with the pleasant aroma of herbs and flowers. From there, we will slowly walk through one of Japan’s largest herb gardens, where approximately 75,000 herbs and flowers of approximately 200 species bloom all year round.

After spending some time in these beautiful gardens, we will return to the ropeway station and prepare for our descent. After landing, we will start walking towards Kitano Ijinkan. We can see different styles of the houses. Some are Western, some are modern and of course some are Japanese. Finally we are here, the exotic Ijinkan street.
Kitano Ijinkan-gai
1h

Continue walking down the road until we reach this Starbucks in Kitano area. It is listed as one of the tangible cultural properties in Japan. This Starbucks is very beautiful inside and out. It is also a popular photo spot. Then, we will continue on our way to the Ikuta Shrine. It is the oldest shrine in the area and probably also one of the oldest in Japan.
Ikuta-Jinja Shrine
1h

Arriving at Ikuta Shrine, the oldest shrine in the prefecture. You can experience water fortune telling at Ikuta Forest.
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
2h

We will have lunch at Kobe Chinatown Nankinmachi. In addition to sitting in restaurants, you can also try a variety of street food in Chinatown. If you finish before the meeting time, take a short walk around Motomachi Shopping Street next to Chinatown.
Itami Morohaku and Nada's fresh sake - Itami and Nada Gogo, a famous brewing area born from sake
2h · Admission ticket included

Finish our trip by returning to the port area and admiring the vivid night view. As a port city, Kobe is of course very close to the sea. The Harbourland is where you can enjoy the beautiful illumination of the harbour. We can calm our minds after a long day of walking while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will see us as soon as you leave the JR Line (Central Gate) in Sannomiya Station. We are waiting next to the 7-11 kiosk in front of the ticket office. We will be holding up a sign that says "Snow Monkey Resorts." The start time here is 9:10.

Meeting point

You will see us as soon as you leave the Shinkansen station. We are waiting here, between the 7-Eleven and the cafe, in front of the directory. We will be holding up a sign that says “Snow Monkey Resorts.” The start time here is 9:30.

End point

You will see us as soon as you leave the JR Line (Central Gate) in Sannomiya Station. We are waiting next to the 7-11 kiosk in front of the ticket office. We will be holding up a sign that says "Snow Monkey Resorts." The start time here is 9:10.

End point

You will see us as soon as you leave the Shinkansen station. We are waiting here, between the 7-Eleven and the cafe, in front of the directory. We will be holding up a sign that says “Snow Monkey Resorts.” The start time here is 9:30.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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