Kobe Day trips

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!

Great trip to see Himeji and the temple which we would otherwise not have been able to do on own, be prepared for a few long bus trips as these areas are not close by but worth it to see the views of country side. Had some real nice Kobe beef stew at Umie stop over in Kobe, enjoyed the Himeji Castle inside and Katsuoji stamp was fun to do.

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!

This is the perefect itinerary for us because it starts at 11 am so we didn't have to wake up super ealry. It also allows us to explore the locations on our own with enough time without feeling rushed. Cave was an excellent guide! We were the only English-speaking tourist in the group but he made sure that we know everything that we needed, even if he had to repeat all that he said from Mandarin to English.

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.

I signed up for a small group tour of 1 to 9 people, but ended up being the only person who registered. I originally thought the tour would be canceled, but unexpectedly, the travel agency ran the tour anyway even at a loss. In the end, it was directly upgraded to a luxury private car tour! The driver was also great and provided excellent service. The whole day's itinerary felt simply amazing. I strongly recommend this tour.

yoshi was a terrific host and tour guide. he was very knowledgeable and also very considerate of my injured daughter who had to transport in a wheelchair. we saw so many wonderful sites and he knew so much detail about each of them. he even recommended a terrific lunch at a beautiful venue. It was a wonderful day.

This trip to Kobe was truly unforgettable, and I especially want to give a big shout-out to our tour guide, Rick! 👏🏻 Rick was incredibly dedicated, effortlessly switching between English and Chinese with perfect fluency and no awkwardness. His explanations throughout the tour were detailed and engaging, showing his deep knowledge and passion for Japan. Besides sharing historical backgrounds, he also pointed out scenes and settings from Japanese dramas that took place in the areas we visited, which gave us a deeper understanding of Kobe and left a more lasting impression. Moreover, Rick's recommendations for local food were spot on! The ice cream and bread in Kobe were absolutely delicious, each one clearly made with care, adding so much to our trip 😋 **A little anecdote:** When we arrived at the entrance of Mount Rokko, we realized we had accidentally left our wallet at a Lawson convenience store in Arima Onsen. We were really anxious, but Rick remained very calm and immediately helped us contact the Lawson staff. We were even luckier to encounter a driver from his company, who, without hesitation, drove us down the mountain to retrieve our wallet. The entire process was efficient and thoughtful, and we are truly grateful for their help! This trip was not only fun but also filled with heartwarming human kindness. Good people deserve all the best 🫶🏻 I wholeheartedly recommend Rick as a tour guide; he is professional and reliable. I will definitely book with him again next time! 🌟