Kobe

This is our third visit to the Animal Kingdom. It was quite busy and some animals were not on display however we got to see some feedings and the new young Capybara.

Откритата баня беше страхотна!! Зоната за релакс в съоръжението също беше много добре оборудвана, така че успяхме да си починем удобно в последния ден от пътуването. Единственото нещо, което беше малко разочароващо, е, че повечето от посетителите на горещите извори бяха местни възрастни хора, а някои туристи говореха толкова силно, че кънтеше в банята. Разбира се, нормално е семействата да си говорят, но би било добре, ако ние, туристите, бяхме малко по-внимателни.

Страхотна екскурзия до Химеджи и храма, която иначе нямаше да можем да направим сами. Бъдете готови за няколко дълги пътувания с автобус, тъй като тези райони не са наблизо, но си струва да се видят пейзажите на провинцията. Хапнахме наистина хубава телешка яхния Кобе на спирката в Умие в Кобе, разгледахме замъка Химеджи отвътре, а събирането на печати в храма Кацуоджи беше много забавно.

I genuinely did not expect to enjoy this tour so much! Massive kudos to Harid for all his effort in ensuring that we get to make the most out of his tour. He’s very, very smart and he shared so much information about Himeji Castle which made me feel like I was at a live show in the History Channel. Please make sure to include this on your itinerary!

We had a wonderful experience on this tour! Everything was well organized, from the itinerary to the transportation and activities. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. They made the experience enjoyable and shared interesting information along the way. Highly recommended!

The Kobe Romantic Night View Tour was amazing! We stayed in Osaka and made short trips to both Kyoto and Nara, but my personal favorite was Kobe! 👍 We took this tour with my third-grade son and my mom, who is almost in her 70s. Despite the tight schedule, it was an itinerary that satisfied every member of the family. First, if you go to Kobe Kitano Ijinkan, definitely try the soft-serve ice cream recommended by the tour guide! It was rich and creamy in milk flavor, making it feel like all our travel fatigue was melting away. Second, my child absolutely loved the killer whale and dolphin shows at Suma Sea World! The shows blended so well with the outdoor sunset background that my mom and I also had a wonderful time. You get drenched as if you took a shower if you sit in the front rows, but for those with kids who love killer whales or dolphins, I think you can create special memories by bringing raincoats and sitting up front! Also, even though it is an aquarium, the outdoor sunset view is so stunning that I think even adults traveling alone could fully enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Highly recommended for couples, too! Third, Harborland was my personal favorite spot. The night view was truly breathtaking, and the shopping mall along the ocean was so pretty. It is a place where I would have loved to spend plenty of leisure time enjoying both shopping and the romantic vibe! 🥹 For the final stop, the view from Mount Rokko is fantastic. We were told it is one of Japan's top three night views, and it is truly breathtaking. It gets a bit chilly, so make sure to bring a light jacket! Among the people on our tour, there were many family groups like us, as well as couples. That is how well-designed the itinerary is, allowing you to truly experience Kobe in a short amount of time. Thank you so much to our guide, Park Ae-soon, for leading the tour so well and taking beautiful photos at every spot. You even told us about a great pudding spot in Osaka, which made us happy right up to the end of our trip! 🫶 If I go to Osaka again next time, I would definitely want to book the Kobe tour. Preferably on my own 😎 (Highly recommended for solo travelers, too)

Himeji Castle was the only highlight of this trip, and Arima Onsen was a nice experience, while the night view was quite ordinary and not recommended. However, the most impressive part was our tour guide, who was very friendly, multilingual, fluent in Mandarin, and provided excellent service with careful explanations of everything we needed to pay attention to. If there is a next time, I would be very happy to join a tour with this guide and driver again, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Хубаво място да опитате легендарното говеждо Кобе. Силно препоръчително при посещение на Кобе. Персоналът, който ни обслужваше, г-н Паоло, беше любезен и приятен.

Това е идеалният маршрут за нас, защото започва в 11 ч., така че не ни се наложи да ставаме супер рано. Освен това ни позволява да разгледаме местата сами, с достатъчно време, без да се чувстваме прибързани. Кейв беше отличен екскурзовод! Бяхме единствените англоговорящи туристи в групата, но той се погрижи да знаем всичко, от което се нуждаем, дори ако трябваше да повтаря всичко, което каза, от мандарин на английски.