Private Tour
1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into Kobe, a vibrant port city where international history meets natural beauty. Known for its open spirit and scenic landscapes, Kobe offers a unique blend of tradition, modern elegance, and culinary excellence.
From the forested slopes of Mt. Rokko to the bustling downtown and historic sake breweries, this tour takes you through the many faces of Kobe. Ideal for cruise travelers and explorers alike, it’s a relaxed yet rich journey through one of Japan’s most cosmopolitan cities.
・Take in the panoramic views from Mt. Rokko, where nature and cityscapes merge beautifully
・Stroll through downtown Kobe and enjoy shopping, architecture, and local gourmet delights
・Visit the renowned Nada sake district and learn about Japan’s finest sake brewing traditions
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki)
The view of the water falls from high above was breath taking. Enjoy from great view from the sky.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
The Nunobiki Herb Garden is Japan's largest herb garden with 75,000 herbs and 200 flower species. Take some time to relax while gazing out at the view of Kobe City from the rich nature of Mt. Rokko from the observation plaza, the terrace, and Kaze no Oka Square. You can also take a 10 minute stroll down the ropeway’s skywalk to get yet another great view of Kobe’s cityscape, Nunobiki Falls, Gobonmatsu dam, and more.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up & drop off（Only in Kobe city）
English Guide
Kobe /Osaka Port Pick-up&Drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
Train ticket（Sannomiya station → Sumiyoshi station）
Round-trip ropeway
Sake Tasting
Lunch
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
Pickup points
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1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A most wonderful day
Paul L,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a most wonderful day. Our Guide Aki was great. She got us off to great start at the woodwork museum, which was an amazing place. So much history and such a well laid out display, in an amazing building. Next was the ropeway/cable car to the Herb Garden atop the mountain with great views over Kobe. The Herb gardens were very well displayed. Then onto Kobe for the shrine and a lunch break. A short train ride took us to the Nada sake region here we had a great Sake lesson and tasing of the sakes. A great day which was well-paced. Ari also took heaps of photos of us and sent them to us later. Ari was a great host. We would highly recommend this tour.
Akari was fantastic! She...
Ana c,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Akari was fantastic! She took the time to explain all stops for us and was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Great Day in Kobe with Sunny
Lisa M,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful day in Kobe with our wonderful guide, Sunny. She gave us an up close and personalized tour of the city. Thoroughly enjoyed all the places she took us to on this tour. Highly recommend Sunny for your day in Kobe. You won't be disappointed.
Fabulous day in Kobe with a super guide
debracC2406HP,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Aki, was lovely. She was knowledgeable about all of the venues and took us to a wonderful Kobe beef restaurant for lunch. Nunobiki Herb Garden and Ropeway was beautiful, and the carpentry museum was a surprisingly great stop that gave us an immense appreciation for how temples and shrines were built with such intricacy. We were thrilled to learn that Aki had recently completed her sake sommelier certification, so she was able to answer many of our questions. This tour involves a lot of walking, steps and slopes but worth it. Two thumbs up for Aki making it a very memorable visit to Kobe!
Great tour
Christine B,,May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful way to spend a day in Kobe. Our guide Aki, was very knowledgeable and took us to an amazing restaurant for lunch. Best sushi we have ever had.
1 Day Kobe highlights with Sunny!
Y1737CCcaroled,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a wonderful day exploring the Spectacular gardens at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway. We enjoyed a tasty strawberry ice cream in the morning and continued to stroll through the gardens. The colours of the flowers were amazing. Then Sunny took us to a restaurant and we enjoyed a Kobe Beef lunch together it was great. We then went to brewery for sake tasting then visited a shrine and then a stroll through Chinatown. Thank you Sunny for a wonderful day you gave us interesting information and looked after us well. Your English was fantastic you are a lovely lady. Thank you for making our day in Kobe so memorable. Thank you!
One of the Best Tours We Did
Trip161100,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a full day tour of Kobe with Koko. It was one of the best days we have had in Japan. Koko speaks perfect English and was a delight to talk to the whole tour. She inquired about us and what we liked and then tailored the tour to what we wanted to see. She also taught us a lot about a Japanese culture and history. It was perfect. From start to finish. Can’t wait to come back and do another tour with Koko.
1-Day Kobe Highlights
DJS536955,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a great day with our guide, Etsuko Nakaba. The tour is quite highly priced but you are paying for the services of 1 guide for the 2 of us for the day. The Herb Gardens were very interesting as was the Sake Museum, which had short videos in English. We had a great lunch at a locals restaurant where we ate okonomiyaki. As the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum was closed on he day of our visit we went to the historic Kitano Ijinkan district instead, which had lots to see. The travel was via public transport, trains, buses and metro. This was interesting but made it quite difficult to chat with the guide. The tour could probably be done a lot cheaper under your own steam. There are lots of English maps and information available, which we were not expecting prior to our arrival.
Excellent Curated Kobe 1-Day Tour
Meijo,,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truly appreciated our guide Ms Mizuho for curating our day tour at the onset by presenting options for us to choose from that suited our personal preferences. We enjoyed her companionship and insights throughout the day experiencing the interesting places she brought us to.
Highly recommended!
madysonj2025,,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A delightful tour of Kobe’s hidden gems. From the scenic Meriken Park to the historic Kitano district, this city offers a perfect blend of nature and culture.
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