K-13 Kobe City Tour (from Osaka or Kyoto)

Price per person: On request

English-speaking guide.
Start time: 9:00 am.
Tour duration: 8–9 hours. Transfer: 30 minutes from Osaka / 1 hour from Kyoto.

Tour highlights: Meriken Park – Kobe Port Tower – Kitano Historic District – Uroko House – Ropeway to Mount Rokko – Arima Onsen Spa or Kobe Bay Cruise

During the tour you will:

• Stroll through Kobe’s landmark waterfront, Meriken Park
• Take photos with the iconic 108-meter Kobe Port Tower in the background (observation deck entry payable on site)
• Explore the Kitano district, known for its preserved European consulates and residences dating back to Japan’s opening to the world
• Visit the Uroko House, home to antique furniture
• See the English House and the Kitano Foreigners Association building (exterior only)
• Ride the ropeway up Mount Rokko for panoramic views over Kobe Bay and the city skyline

Choose between:

• A relaxing visit to Arima Onsen, Japan’s famous hot spring resort, with entry to a spa complex at one of the top hotels, or
• A scenic Kobe Bay cruise aboard the Concerto, passing modern bridges and artificial islands

Important notes:

• Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Kyoto or Osaka and return you there (additional charges apply for hotels outside these areas, or pickup can be arranged at Shin-Osaka Station or Kobe Cruise Port).
• Swimsuits are required in the general spa area. Tattoos are strictly prohibited.
• Child discounts: ages 0–5 free of charge; ages 6–11 receive ¥2,500 / USD 25 off for private transport plans or ¥3,700 / USD 37 off for public transport plans.