Top Kobe Day Trips

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.

Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on temples, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you.

Discover Osaka your way with a 100% personalized private tour designed around your interests, schedule, and travel style. Before your tour, tell us where you would like to go and what you would like to see or experience. We’ll create a customized itinerary and share it with you in advance for review and confirmation. Explore Osaka’s historic sites, vibrant neighborhoods, local food, shopping, and cultural landmarks. Visit Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Shinsekai, Umeda, and more. Enjoy local food, explore lively streets, and discover Osaka’s history and culture. You can also request assistance with restaurant reservations, cultural experiences, shopping, or special activities. On the day, your private guide will meet you at the agreed location and accompany you according to your itinerary. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups who want to explore Osaka at their own pace. Your interests. Your itinerary. Your Osaka experience.

This is the private customized tour until 6 hours from Osaka city center or cruise port and returns back to the same destination or your requested drop off point. You could choose your destination widely and discuss with he driver guide with fully private customized tour. We could go anywhere, Toll fee, parking fee, admission fee, and lunch not included, needs to pay on spot. If you with to extend the tour you could discuss with the driver guide on spot with the extra charges please negotiate on spot.

Discover the fascinating Japanese city of Kobe at your own pace on this private and personalized walking tour. Before the day of your tour, your guide will create a customized itinerary based on your interests and preferences (as well as their local knowledge) to ensure that you spend your day exploring Kobe the way you want.

Discover Kyoto your way with a 100% personalized private tour designed around your interests, schedule, and travel style. Before your tour, tell us where you would like to go and what you would like to see or experience. We’ll help create a customized itinerary and share it with you in advance for your review and confirmation. Explore Kyoto’s historic temples and shrines, traditional neighborhoods, beautiful gardens, local food, and cultural landmarks. Visit places such as Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market, and more. You can also request assistance with restaurant reservations, cultural experiences, shopping, or special activities. On the day, your private guide will meet you at the agreed location and accompany you according to your confirmed itinerary. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups who want to explore Kyoto at their own pace. Your interests. Your itinerary. Your Kyoto experience.

Discover Hanshin Koshien Stadium, one of Japan’s most iconic baseball venues, on this private half-day tour from Osaka, Kobe, Ashiya, or Kobe Port. Begin with a short visit to Koshien Susanoo Shrine, a local shrine with a unique connection to baseball culture, then enjoy the official Hanshin Koshien Stadium Tour, where you may see behind-the-scenes areas such as the benches or bullpens depending on the day’s route. Your experience also includes admission to the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, where you can explore the history of Koshien, Japanese high school baseball, and the Hanshin Tigers. With private transportation and pickup available from selected cities or Kobe Port, this tour is ideal for baseball lovers, cruise guests, and travelers who want an easy and meaningful introduction to one of Japan’s most celebrated sports landmarks. Please note that stadium tour availability and the exact route depend on the official schedule and operating conditions.

Ensure your ski day at Mineyama Kogen Resort White Peak goes smoothly by booking this comprehensive package. With included round-trip bus fare, admission, one-day lift tickets, a beginner ski lesson (in Japanese), and lunch you don't need to make any additional bookings.

Discover Nara your way with a 100% personalized private tour designed around your interests, schedule, and travel style. Before your tour, tell us where you would like to go and what you would like to see or experience. We’ll create a customized itinerary and share it with you in advance for review and confirmation. Explore Nara’s historic temples and shrines, beautiful parks, traditional neighborhoods, local food, and cultural landmarks. Visit Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Naramachi, and more. Meet Nara’s famous deer, enjoy scenic walks, and discover the city’s history and culture. You can also request assistance with restaurant reservations, cultural experiences, shopping, or special activities. On the day, your private guide will meet you at the agreed location and accompany you according to your itinerary. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups who want to explore Nara at their own pace. Your interests. Your itinerary. Your Nara experience.

Step into Japan's timeless countryside—just a short ride from Kobe. Yamada Village, in the northern Rokko foothills, has a farming history dating back to the Yayoi period. Once a major rice supplier to Kobe, its terraced fields and thatched-roof houses still reflect a lifestyle rooted in nature and Shinto beliefs. This tour explores three cultural gems: make rice balls at the 100-year-old Satoyama Experience House (Kerekele), visit the Shimotaniue Kabuki Stage at Amatsuhikone Shrine, and walk through the peaceful Rokujo Hachimangu Shrine, where Shinto and Buddhism coexist. The tour begins in Sannomiya with your guide. Pickup from Osaka is also available upon request. *In Japanese, "URA" means the "back" or "hidden part," which is the opposite of "OMOTE", meaning the front. It's like something quietly sitting just behind or right next to a place. So, "URA*KOBE" is about a village that's like a special, untouched treasure, quietly found on the "URA" side of the modern big city of Kobe.

Arriving or staying in Kobe but want to visit Osaka? This driving tour from Kobe to Osaka is for you! From Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic sights will enthrall you. Hungry? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many local dishes. Book a tour with us to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki! This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites on their own. Allow your private chauffeur to take you around in comfort and style. Once your tour is done, your chauffeur will take you to Kobe so that you can continue your travels across Japan. Note: This tour is for independent travelers that need private transportation only. This tour does not come with a guide and you will not be able to ask for recommendations from your driver or Japan Guide Agency.

This private tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship. We pick you up at the cruise terminal or hotels near the port, and a government-licensed, English-speaking guide accompanies you in a comfortable private vehicle - an easy, relaxing way to explore Kobe and the surrounding Hyogo area. Enjoy a 6-hour customizable tour and choose 2 to 3 sights you like most. Stroll the waterfront at Meriken Park beneath the iconic red Port Tower, wander the historic Kitano district of Western-style residences, and soak up the lanterns and street food of Nankinmachi Chinatown. Ride up Mt Rokko or the Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway for sweeping views over the city and bay, relax in the old hot-spring town of Arima Onsen, or admire the vast Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Foodies can savour famous Kobe beef. Your private guide tailors the day to your pace and interests. With comfortable door-to-door transport, it is the perfect worry-free shore excursion before you return to your ship.

8-Hour Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver. Please select your most favorite sites in AWAJI ISLAND and share with us your other special requests. We will help you plan the route, draft itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary. VEHICLE We will arrange car for you based on the number of people in your group (maximum of 9 people). Our available cars are Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE and Grand Cabin. DRIVER The driver will drive and walk with you at most sites. However, there are some sites the driver cannot join you due to following reasons: 1.) some drivers need to take a rest/break at least 1 site during the tour 2.) when the parking lot is full especially during peak seasons 3.) where it is difficult to park/too pricy to park ... REMARKS a.) You can always amend the itinerary even while traveling with the driver on the day b.) Extra charge will be applied for over time service, picking-up/dropping-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Discover Kobe your way with a 100% personalized private tour designed around your interests, schedule, and travel style. Before your tour, simply tell us where you would like to go and what you would like to see or experience. We’ll help create a customized itinerary and share it with you in advance so you can review and confirm your plans. Explore Kobe’s historic neighborhoods, traditional sake breweries, scenic harbor views, European-style architecture in Kitano-cho, Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe’s famous food culture, and more. You can also request assistance with restaurant reservations or special experiences before your tour. On the day, your private guide will meet you at the agreed location and accompany you according to your confirmed itinerary. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups who want the flexibility to explore Kobe at their own pace. Your interests. Your itinerary. Your Kobe experience.

This private day tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship. We pick you up at the port or a nearby hotel, and a government-licensed, experienced multilingual guide accompanies you in a private vehicle - a relaxed, efficient way to discover the best of Kobe and Himeji Castle in a single day. The highlight is Himeji Castle, Japan's most beautiful original castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nicknamed the White Heron Castle. Nearby, the elegant Koko-en gardens offer a tranquil taste of traditional Japan. In Kobe, stroll the waterfront at Meriken Park beneath the iconic red Port Tower, enjoy the lanterns and street food of Nankinmachi Chinatown, explore the Western residences of the Kitano district, view the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, taste sake in the Nada district, and visit Ikuta Shrine. Your private guide tailors the day to your interests and handles all logistics - a worry-free shore excursion for cruise visitors.

Discover the timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage of Kyoto on a private shore excursion from Osaka or Kobe Port. Explore iconic temples, enchanting bamboo forests, traditional markets, and the historic streets of Gion with your own private guide and transportation. Designed especially for cruise ship guests, this exclusive tour offers a comfortable, flexible, and personalized experience, with a guaranteed on-time return to port. Your itinerary can be customized to match your interests, available time, and preferred pace.