Top Hyogo Prefecture Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Experience traditional Japan at Kotonoha, a charming café in a beautifully restored old Japanese house. Begin with a Japanese calligraphy lesson taught by a professional, where you’ll learn to write in Japanese and receive your name written in elegant calligraphy. Next, enjoy a tea ceremony where you make your own tea and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the house. You can also take a stroll through the quiet, scenic countryside neighborhood. Finish the tour with a delicious lunch featuring Kobe beef in yakiniku style, traditional dishes like oden, and matcha jelly for dessert. The tender Kobe beef melts in your mouth—perfect for those who want to experience authentic Japanese culture and cuisine in one visit.

Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area and area has long been home to a number of sake breweries. "Nadagogo", the five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan and internationally as some of the best in the world. This is more than an ordinary gastronomic tour for Sake lover—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Japan’s rich culture and history of Sake, regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our local brewery heroes throughout shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past. Legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years of age. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Embark on a personalized city walking tour of Kobe, tailored to your preferences. After completing a questionnaire, your local host will propose a customized itinerary based on your interests. Explore attractions like Maiko Marine Promenade and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, offering thrilling perspectives. Visit the Kitano Foreign Residents area for architecturally stunning buildings, or delve into Kobe's natural beauty with coastline and mountain range exploration, including Mount Rokko Garden Terrace. Your tour unfolds at your pace, ensuring an enriching Kobe experience tailored just for you. Please note that the itinerary may vary based on your preferences.

A Great Mix of the Old & New of Kobe City... oh yeah! Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)....another Oh yeah! You will have a fluent English Speaking local guide. This is a personalized tour experience around your interests. A private tour - to maintain the unique energy of your group. Have any special interests or requests? We can add it into your Kobe experience...just let us know. Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48-hours to plan your personalized experience, and finalize our meeting point. For tours less than 48-hours, we will contact you sooner.

Make the most of limited time in Japan with this private day trip from Kobe to Kyoto. Instead of spending hours researching your itinerary, choose 3–4 attractions from a list of recommended sights—such as Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine—then let your guide handle the logistics. Save time with hassle-free travel by private car, and enjoy the personalized service of having a private guide just for your group.

This private tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Kobe or those wanting to explore its highlights in a day. Save time itinerary planning and enjoy a guided adventure showcasing nature spots, shrines, museums, and great shopping and foodie spots. Highlights include Nunobiki Falls, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Ikuta Shrine, and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore Kobe with a friendly local guide! Ideal for travelers visiting for sightseeing, business, or arriving on a cruise. Kobe offers a unique blend of Western and Asian cultures with scenic views. From the waterfront to the mountainside, discover top highlights with local insights. For lunch, upon request, we will reserve a recommended restaurant, including Kobe beef spots. You can order and pay directly on the day. Kobe is compact and walkable, so we explore on foot. If needed, we can also use public transport like buses and trains. We fully customize the schedule, pickup location, and start time. After booking, our team will contact you to arrange the plan. Upon request, we can visit suburban areas like Nada sake breweries for tasting or Arima Onsen. Visiting these spots may require adjusting the route. * Meals and transport fees are not included, but once your itinerary is set, we will provide an estimated budget for your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you!

1- Within 3 days, you can experience the historic and cultural essense beauty of Japan in a private tour. 2- This tour is private and can be customized based on your request. Itenerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. Day-1 09:00 Meeting the Guide 09:30 Nijo Castle 11:00 Kinkakoji Temple 12:30 Ryoanji Temple 14:00 Lunch Break / Nishiki Market 15:30 Fushimi Inari Shrine 17:00 Tour Finish Day-2 09:00 Meeting the Guide 10:00 Bamboo Grove, Nonomiya Shrine & Tenryu-ji Temple Garden 11:30 Hozu-Gawa River and Togetsu Bridge 12:00 Monkey's Park 14:00 Lunch 15:30 Kiyomizu Dera temple and Gion area 17:00 Tour finish Day-3 9:00 Meeting the Guide 10:15 Arriving Nara station 10:30 Nara Deer Park Walk 11:30 Kofuku-Ji Temple and Five Storied Pagoda 12:30 Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine 13:30 Lunch Break 14:00 Back to Kyoto 15:00 Tour Finish

Private Car and walking tour. Perfect for the hot and humid summer months, or the cold winter times. Also to simply see more too. A private tour - to maintain the unique energy of your group. Have any special interests or requests? We can add it into your Kobe experience...just let us know. A Great Mix of the Old & New of Kobe City... oh yeah! Have a local, fluent English speaking host. Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)....another Oh yeah! Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48-hours to plan your personalized experience, and finalize our meeting point. For tours less than 48-hours, we will contact you sooner.

Start your morning in Kobe with a refreshing guided hike to Nunobiki Falls, one of Japan’s most beautiful and historic waterfalls. Just steps from Shin-Kobe Station, this hidden gem once provided the pure “Kobe water” prized by sailors for staying fresh even across the equator. On this tour, you’ll enjoy the peaceful forest, feel the cool mist of the cascading water, and hear stories of its cultural and historical importance—all in the calm, early morning light. Escape the city, connect with nature, and begin your day in Kobe the best way possible.

It's impossible to see all Kobe's must-sees in a day! The important thing is that you get to experience the highlights that are unmissable to you so hand your bucket-list over to one of our hosts and get exploring! Whether you want to explore iconic monuments, check out the scenic gardens and beautiful waterfalls or sink your teeth into the famous Kobe beef- the choice is yours. From leisurely strolls along the Maiko Marine Promenade to hikes up Mount Rokko and food sampling in Kobe Motomachi- aka the street of shopping- adventure awaits. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

This is a personalised Kyoto Tour. The tour itinerary is drafted based on your travel desire. Popular destinations to visit in Kyoto are Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Nishiki Market, Gion, Ninenzaka, Sanenzaka, Kiyomizydera, Fushimi Inari Taisha. Please share us information about places you want to visit, food you want to eat. We will draft itinerary and share with you before finalising. The tour could be adjusted during the day based on your pace. What you will get from joining the tour is immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions. The tour is great for adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Tamba-ware Pottery, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, originated in Tachikui, Tamba Sasayama. The symbolic "climbing kiln" as a historical remain was used for firing ceramics for three days and nights at 1,300°C (1,300°F). With over 50 kilns in the area, local pottery artists work together to inspire a diverse range of styles from traditional crafts to innovative pieces. Meet your English-speaking guide outside Aino Station and transfer to the Tamba Sasayama area. Enjoy the tranquil nature and learn about the long history of Tamba-ware kilns as you visit approximately three local kilns with a local artist. Possible kiln visits include Ichino Denichi Kiln specialized in flower pots with unique designs dedicated to specific types of plants, Kaneto Kiln as a globally renowned kiln popular in overseas galleries for its creative design, and Toshihiko klin/gallery that features a wide variety of pottery work, from daily dinnerware to stunning work of art.

Discover the story behind Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most renowned sake-producing regions. Starting at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your guide will welcome you and introduce the tour before leading you through the neighborhood, explaining Kobe’s geography and why this area became ideal for sake brewing. Visit three historic breweries—Hakutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Sakura Masamune—each with its own philosophy and flavor style. Learn how sake is made, how it differs from other alcoholic beverages, and how tradition and craftsmanship influence taste. At each brewery, enjoy tastings of approximately 3 to 5 types of sake, allowing you to compare styles and discover your favorites. This relaxed, easy-to-follow experience suits both beginners and sake lovers. With a knowledgeable guide, walkable distances, and an optional seasonal lunch at the final stop, the tour offers a meaningful way to experience Japanese sake culture.

Kobe is not a famous for tourists in Japan. So you can enjoy a travel dIfferent from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. I take you 3 bars that you can not find alone, and you can experience that you have not tried many things before. Moreover those are bars with a unique style that can only be found in Japan. The first bar is "Tachinomiya" at near a railway alley. We have to drink and eat without seats, `STANDING`. :) The second bar is "Izakaya", the most popilar bar style of special atmosphere in Japan. There are rare Beer, Shochu or Awamori (Japanese distilled spirits). The third bar is Koryoriya which a Sake Sommelier do hospitality. They offer special and the most recommended Japanese Sake of the day. And you can try Japanese home made cuisines. Those are only known to local persons. All of those are my favorite and recommendation because there are few tourists come for no English menu. In particular, Koryoriya is unknown to tourists. So I belive you can make Special memories.

If you are a first-time visitor to Kobe, this private and personalized tour will help you find your feet. In the company of a carefully chosen guide who shares your interests, you'll get a local's perspective as you explore the city on foot. You'll see top attractions, such as the Maiko Marine Promenade and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, as well as a few hidden spots that only locals know about.

Are you a sake lover? Or are you visiting Kobe for second time and wanto learn more about the region? If your answer is yes, this is the perfect experience for you! And also you can try “Kakuuchi” which means you can get sake and drink it at liquor shop. This is a unique way that experienced sake lovers drink at breweries. Shall we try it out? ・Explore the Nada sake district, which is one of Japan's 'Big Three' sake regions. ・Gain insider knowledge on sake production with guided tours of renowned breweries, showcasing traditional teqhniques. ・Enjoy 10 sake flavors through tastings at each stop. ・Get some souveniours at brewery shops where you can buy limited edition.

Skip the guidebooks and online reviews with this private sightseeing tour of Kyoto. Spend a full day with a guide to take you around the city. A full itinerary is planned out for you, which removes the hassle of organizing it yourself. Along the way, visit highlights such as Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, with the flexibility to customize the route to suit your requirements.

Not everybody has a spare 4-6 days to complete the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, but time-tight travelers can still see the highlights in just one day. This private tour with a personal chauffeur takes you to several of the route's most sacred sites, including the three shrines that make up Kumano Sanzan, and its most stunning viewpoints.

Let's Create an Unforgettable Memories Don’t just visit Himeji experience it like never before. Walk through centuries of history at Himeji Castle, then dive into the delicious world of tsukemen at one of the area’s top ramen spots. Spaces are limited for this exclusive private tour. Book now to secure your spot and make your trip to Himeji truly unforgettable.

Cycling through Ikuno, a mining town with a history spanning over 1200 years. The ore road is the remains of the railway line along which trolleys carried ore in those days. You can follow this road by bicycle or walk part of it. Enjoy the rivers, shrines, and beautiful natural scenery along the way. Leaving Ikuno, with its old traditional Japanese houses, the tour continues along a nature-rich mountain path, stopping at the oldest cast-iron bridge in Japan, built by French engineers over 170 years ago. It is a popular photo spot for tour participants! Further along the winding road, as you approach Mikobata, you will come across the ruins of the huge Mikobata Ore Dressing Plant. You will marvel at the size of the site. Learn about the history of the ore dressing plant from the locals and have the opportunity to buy locally made souvenirs. Here we enjoy lunch. Afterwards, you will be free to explore the area. We end the tour at Nii Station.

Nozato Kaido, which was once the gateway to Himeji, The town of Senba, which flourished along the Saigoku Kaido road that passes through Himeji castle town, Many traces of history and atmosphere remain. With an electric bicycle, you can easily navigate narrow roads that are difficult to go on by car, or roads that are a bit tiring to walk on. This is a 3-hour tour that will make you love Himeji even more before and after sightseeing at Himeji Castle.

First, we'll meet up one of station of JR line. Once you go out the station, What makes this tour fantastic and interesting is the number of places you can travel to. For example, Kobe city is known for port city in Japan where had a lot of of imports and trades, and a lot of international people built their own culture here. On the other side, If you go over the Rokko mountain, you can find nostalgic Arima onsen town, which makes you feel relax and deep into Japanese traditions. But no worries about managing everything yourself! We are here to guide you around to introduce most of them.

Unlock the best of Himeji with a fully customizable private tour designed to suit your unique interests and pace. Choose 4 to 5 sites for a personalized tour of Himeji—whether it’s exploring the iconic Himeji Castle, uncovering hidden local gems, or delving into the city’s rich history and culture, your itinerary is tailored just for you. With a dedicated guide to provide insights and recommendations, you’ll enjoy a seamless, stress-free adventure through one of Japan’s most picturesque destinations. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers looking for a truly personalized experience.