Mosaic Ferris Wheel & Kitano Ijinkan Street & Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Night View Kobe Day Trip (Round Trip from Osaka)
- Go late and come back late, wake up naturally and then set off
- Mosaic Ferris wheel overlooking Kobe Port, Kitano Foreigners Museum Street stroll through Western-style buildings and old streets
- Arima Onsen and the night view of Mount Rokko, known as the "Ten Million Dollar Night View"
What to expect
[Mosaic Ferris Wheel] The Mosaic Ferris Wheel is located in Mosaic Square at Kobe Port. From the Ferris wheel, you can overlook the entire port and the city’s night view. Whether for daytime photos or evening dates, it is full of romance.
[Kitano Ijinkan Street] Kitano Ijinkan Street gathers many well-preserved Western-style mansions, and the street is full of exotic charm. You can visit characteristic buildings, cafes, and souvenir shops, each full of artistic atmosphere, making every casual photo feel like you are in Europe.
[Arima Onsen] Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, famous for its “Golden Spring” and “Silver Spring.” While soaking in the hot spring, you can enjoy the mountain scenery and relax; on the street, you can also taste specialty foods such as hot spring eggs and biscuits.
[Mount Rokko Night View] The night view from Mount Rokko is known as the “Ten Million Dollar Night View.” From the summit, you can overlook Kobe Port and Osaka Bay, with lights sparkling like a sea of stars. During the day, you can also enjoy the mountain and sea views, but ascending at dusk is the most enchanting. Rokko Cable Car (六甲ケーブルRokko Cable Car) (Due to the rugged mountain roads, it is easy to get carsick when taking a bus up the mountain. Please experience the unique Rokko Cable Car, with costs at your own expense.) Operating hours: 07:10-21:10 Closed: None Reference fare: Adults 1550 yen round trip, Children 780 yen Mount Rokko Tenrandai (Due to the Kobe Rokko MEETS ART 2026 beyond event held from August 29 to November 29, 2026, Tenrandai will be charged (official fees not yet announced), with costs at your own expense.) “Kobe Rokko MEETS ART” uses tourist facilities on Mount Rokko as its main venue, an event for appreciating art in an outdoor environment. Since its first holding in 2010, a total of more than 650 groups of artists have participated. This itinerary departs late and returns late, so there’s no need to wake up early.










Reviews
Our guide and driver, Saifu, was very thoughtful, sending a video of the meeting point to our group, and drove smoothly throughout the trip. When we arrived at Mount Rokko to see the night view, it was still a bit bright at 7:30 PM, and it looked like it was almost time to gather and head back. Saifu, not wanting to disappoint us, announced a 20-minute extension, which allowed us to enjoy the legendary million-dollar night view. We are very grateful! Regarding the itinerary, we suggest shortening the time at Kobe Port and extending the visiting time at Kitano Ijinkan so that travelers have more time to explore.
The attractions were great, but unfortunately, we didn't have enough time. At Kitano Ijinkan, after paying to visit two major Western-style houses, we quickly picked out a souvenir, took some photos outside the Starbucks, and then rushed back to the bus. At Arima Onsen, we paid to experience the 'Golden Hot Spring,' but when we came out, we found that most of the old street shops were already closed. We didn't get to explore much before we had to gather and get back on the bus. For the Mount Rokko night view, because it gets dark later in the summer, we initially only saw what's known as the '500,000-dollar night view.' We're so grateful to our driver-guide who notified us via LINE to delay our departure time, allowing us to eventually see the 'million-dollar night view' – we were absolutely thrilled! I suggest adding a tour guide to introduce the major attractions and recommend places for good food and shopping; that would definitely enhance the experience!
The Klook one-day tour was super convenient, and our leader Cave was very friendly. My only regret is that we didn't get to ride the Rokko Mountain train, which was a real shame. It would be great if Klook could announce this officially, so customers could choose their dates carefully. Thank you! ^_^
Great way to see many Kobe and surrounds attractions in one day. Did not feel rushed. Minibus was comfortable but seemed to have issues with first gear leading to some moments in the hills of Kobe and Mt Rokko. Guide was apologetic though
Friendly service, attentive service, and clear explanations of attractions.
We happened to be there on June 2nd during a typhoon, so our main plan to see the night view was unfortunately canceled. Luckily, we had a great and very responsible tour guide. I hope we can meet him again on our next trip.
The tour guide's excellent explanations and enthusiastic service made every attraction a great experience. My mother was especially happy with the night view experience at the last stop. This itinerary is highly recommended!
The driver was very helpful esp us trying to get back to shin kobe that night to catch a shinkansen to Tokyo last train. The trip was easy and a good way to see Kobe enough to see what it’s known for and their activities. We like that it’s freestyle and enough time to do so.
Our tour guide was very thoughtful and often helped us take photos. This tour itinerary was good; we saw the night view we wanted to see and also had the opportunity to have lunch and shop at Mosaic Square. It's a great option if you don't want to plan your own itinerary.
Kangfu is a great guide and very safe driver. Even though he is not fluent in English, he provided in depth information about the tour in English thru the phone app of choice. We were lucky enough to have a small group(7 people) so we were transported around in a large van. Everyone is free to do anything they wanted to do after each stop provided we meet up at the designated time and place for pick up to our next stop. We enjoyed our trip! Trip date 03/16/26
Good to know
【Meeting Time in Summer and Winter】 Depending on the season, the evening dark time will vary, and the departure time may also be adjusted. Please pay attention to the itinerary in advance: Winter (11/16-3/31): The meeting time is 10:30 (local time). Summer (4/01-11/15): The meeting time is 11:30 (local time). Due to longer daylight hours in summer, the summer itinerary is generally one hour later than the winter itinerary. Please arrange your travel reasonably according to the season and check the confirmed meeting time in advance.
【Mount Rokko Tenrandai】 Due to the Kobe Rokko MEETS ART 2026 beyond event held from August 29 to November 29, 2026, Tenrandai will charge a fee (the official fee has not yet been announced), which will be at your own expense.
【Attraction Tickets】 Tickets for the Mosaic Ferris Wheel, Rokko Cable Car, Mount Rokko Tenrandai, Arima Onsen hot spring bathing fees, and other personal expenses are not included. Please pay for these yourself.
【Tour Duration】 According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers’ maximum daily working hours must not exceed 10 hours. The guide may appropriately adjust the order of the itinerary and the duration of stops based on the traffic and on-site conditions of the day.
【Pre-trip Notification Email】 We will send an email between 20:00 and 22:00 (Japan time) the night before your trip. The email will include: guide contact information, driver information, meeting point map, and important notes. Please be sure to check your email and your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed. We appreciate your understanding. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
【Seating Arrangement】 This tour is a shared group tour, and vehicle seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests. If you have special arrangements, please indicate them in the “Special Requests” field when placing your order, but the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the guide based on actual circumstances.
【About Group Tours】 This is a shared group activity, and you may be traveling with guests from different countries or speaking different languages. We hope you can embrace diverse cultures and enjoy the diversity of the journey.
【Meeting Time】 Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this tour operates on a shared vehicle model, late arrivals cannot be waited for, and no refunds will be given. Any costs or responsibilities incurred due to lateness will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
【Force Majeure】 In case of itinerary delays due to force majeure factors such as weather or traffic, the guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary order on site, or shorten/cancel some attraction stop times as appropriate, to ensure the safety of the itinerary. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience, and we appreciate your understanding.
【Luggage Policy】 Each traveler may carry 1 standard piece of luggage free of charge. Please note this in the “Special Requests” section when placing your order. If you bring luggage temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the vehicle, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The guide has the right to refuse your boarding, and the fee will not be refunded.
【Vehicle Type】 We will arrange a suitable vehicle type (such as a commercial van, minibus, or coach) based on the actual number of participants. You cannot specify the vehicle type.
【Leaving the Group Mid-trip】 This is a shared group tour, and you cannot leave the group mid-trip or depart early. If you leave the group on your own mid-trip, the remaining itinerary will be considered automatically forfeited, and no refund will be given. Any problems or expenses arising from this will be borne by you.
【Arrangements After the Tour】 As the end time of the tour may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above times are for reference only. We recommend that you do not arrange other tight schedules (such as flights, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays.
【About Lunch】 Lunch is not included in the itinerary and needs to be arranged by the guests themselves. There will also be dining options at various attractions, or you can prepare your own.
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