Kobe Tour

Explore cosmopolitan Kobe, a sophisticated port city blending international influences, famous beef, premium sake, and stunning harbor views. Your guide leads you through this stylish metropolis showcasing its unique culture shaped by centuries of global trade.

Begin at Meriken Park, Kobe's waterfront showcase featuring modern art installations and the iconic Kobe Port Tower. The distinctive red tower offers panoramic city and harbor views. Your guide shares Kobe's history as one of Japan's first ports opened to foreign trade.

Visit the Hakutsuru Sake Museum to discover Japan's national drink. Learn traditional sake brewing methods, view antique tools, and sample premium varieties. Kobe's pure mountain water creates ideal sake brewing conditions. Your guide explains sake grades and tasting techniques.

Explore Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines dating to the 3rd century. This spiritual oasis amid modern Kobe offers peaceful gardens and traditional architecture. Visit the unique Kitano Starbucks, housed in a beautifully preserved Western-style mansion representing Kobe's international heritage.

Dive into Nankin Machi, Kobe's vibrant Chinatown filled with restaurants, street food stalls, and shops. Sample Chinese-Japanese fusion dishes while your guide explains the Chinese community's influence on Kobe culture.

Ascend to Nunobiki Herb Garden via ropeway for spectacular city and harbor views surrounded by fragrant herb gardens. Conclude at Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets for shopping.