Kobe City Highlights, Night View & Hot Spring Tour

Itinerary 

The following itinerary is for reference only. The specific attractions, visiting order, and duration may be adjusted according to actual conditions on the day of travel.

Winter Schedule: 10:30 / Summer Schedule: 11:30

Osaka – Start of Today’s Beautiful Journey
Departure time may vary depending on seasonal sunset changes.

Winter Season (Oct 16 – May 14)

Meeting / Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Package:
10:30 – Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area)

Summer Season (May 15 – Oct 15)

Meeting / Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Package:
11:30 – Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area)
(Departure is delayed by approx. 1 hour in summer)

Hotel Pickup Service: 09:30 – 11:30

※ Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Late arrivals will not be waited for.
Pickup order may be adjusted based on traffic conditions and distance.

★ Kobe – Winter 11:30 / Summer 12:30

Kobe Harbor & Mosaic Ferris Wheel (approx. 2.5 hours, free lunch time included)

Kobe Port is one of Japan’s most important commercial ports and has been an international residential area since the Meiji era, giving it a strong exotic atmosphere. The waterfront features modern architecture and illuminated landmarks such as Kobe Port Tower, the Maritime Museum, and Mosaic Ferris Wheel. A seaside walk offers a relaxing and pleasant experience.

Mosaic Ferris Wheel

A landmark of Kobe Harbor. It was originally part of the Mosaic Garden amusement area, hence its name. After the park closed in 2013, the Ferris wheel continued operating as a city landmark managed by the shopping complex.

• Ticket: 800 JPY (self-paid)
• Free for children under 3
• Opening hours: 10:00–22:00 (ticket sales stop 15 min before closing)

Recommended Food: Kobe Beef

Kobe beef is one of the world’s most famous premium wagyu beef, known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture. It must come from Tajima cattle raised in Hyogo Prefecture and meet strict certification standards.

★ Kobe – Winter 14:30 / Summer 15:30

Kitano Ijinkan Street (approx. 1 hour, free walking)

Kitano area preserves many Western-style buildings from the Meiji and Taisho periods. Once home to foreign merchants and diplomats, it now features museums, cafés, boutique shops, and churches, creating a charming European-style atmosphere.

Starbucks Kitano Ijinkan Store

Japan’s first Starbucks location in a historical building dating back over 100 years, originally a Western-style residence.

Recommended Sightseeing:

• Weathercock House (500 JPY / 650 JPY combined ticket with Moegi House)
• Moegi House (400 JPY / 650 JPY combined ticket)
• Uroko House (1100 JPY)

★ Kobe – Winter 16:30 / Summer 17:30

Arima Onsen (approx. 1.5 hours, free time)

Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns, with a history of over 1,000 years. The traditional streets, ryokan inns, and temples create a nostalgic atmosphere. Famous baths include Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu.

Recommended: Taiko no Yu

A large hot spring theme park offering multiple spring types (gold, silver, and carbonated springs).

• Approx. price: 2090–3300 JPY (varies by season/day)

★ Kobe – Winter 18:00 / Summer 19:00

Mount Rokko Night View (approx. 1.5 hours)

Mount Rokko offers one of Japan’s most famous night views, often called part of the “Ten Million Dollar Night View.” From the observation points, you can see Kobe city lights stretching from Wakayama to Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

Rokko Cable Car

• Round trip: 1550 JPY (adults), 780 JPY (children)
• Operating hours: 07:10–21:10

Rokko Observation Deck

• Free entrance (except during special art festival periods: 500 JPY)

Return

Winter: 19:30 / Summer: 20:30

Return to Nipponbashi Exit 2 or drop-off at Osaka hotels.

For hotel drop-off guests, transportation will be arranged after arrival.

Travel Information

【This tour allows free luggage. Please inform us of the number of luggage items in advance when booking.】

1. Once the booking is confirmed, the travel date cannot be changed. Any losses incurred due to changes must be borne by the guest.

2. Please provide complete and accurate information at the time of booking (full name, number of participants, phone number, email address, and pick-up location) to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.

3. Please carry your passport and valuables with you at all times. Any loss, theft, or damage shall be borne by the guest.

4. Elderly guests, guests with cardiovascular conditions (such as high blood pressure or heart disease), and pregnant women are advised to travel with a companion.

5. Guests under 18 years old are not permitted to book this tour alone. A legal guardian must book and participate together.

6. This is a shared fixed-route tour. Guests are required to follow the scheduled stop times at each attraction and comply with the driver-guide’s arrangements.

   • If you prefer a more flexible itinerary, please refer to our private charter services.

   • Please arrive at the designated pick-up point on time. Late arrivals will not be waited for.

   • This product cannot be refunded, rescheduled, transferred to another departure, or joined midway. If you fail to participate due to personal reasons, the loss shall be borne by yourself.

7. If a guest fails to participate or leaves the tour early due to personal reasons or lateness, no refund will be provided.

8. Guests who leave the group during the tour will be deemed to have voluntarily terminated the service, and no refund will be issued. Any resulting personal injury or property loss shall be the guest’s own responsibility.

9. Arrival times may vary due to traffic conditions, weather, holidays, or crowd levels. Delays or cancellations caused by these or other force majeure factors are non-refundable.

10. Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes.

11. Please comply with Japanese laws and regulations. Do not carry prohibited items to avoid legal issues.

12. During free time, guests are responsible for their personal safety and belongings. Any accidents or losses caused by failure to follow advice shall be borne by the guest.

Important Tour Notes

Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, holidays, or crowd levels, arrival times at attractions may change.
According to Japanese law, a driver’s maximum working time is 10 hours per day. To ensure safety and stable operations, the itinerary may be adjusted as necessary, including shortening visit times or canceling certain attractions.

We sincerely ask for your understanding and support regarding any such adjustments made in the interest of safety. In cases involving the above or other force majeure factors, we regret any inconvenience caused. Refunds will not be provided under these circumstances, as this policy is implemented to protect both drivers and passengers and ensure smooth tour operations.

Force Majeure Includes but Is Not Limited To

• Natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc.

• Traffic incidents: road accidents, severe congestion, etc.

• Weather conditions: heavy snow, rainstorms, dense fog, etc.

• Government regulations: emergency orders, traffic controls, etc.

• Medical emergencies: sudden illness or injury of a guest or group member

• Social events: strikes, protests, social unrest

• Mechanical failures: vehicle breakdowns or malfunctions

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• More than 3 days before departure (excluding the departure date): 100% refund

• 2–3 days before departure (including those days): 50% refund

• 1 day before departure or on the departure date: No refund

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