Things to do in Hyogo Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Walking Tours

Visit a beautiful port city, Kobe with a private guide!  As it's a private tour, you can relax and see more sights compared with other group tours. This tour covers most popular sites like Nunobiki ropeway and herb garden, Harbor land and Sake brewery. You can't miss Kobe beef. We'll help to book the Kobe beef restaurant, if you'd like.  Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour easily and go to Kobe by subway and train and explore the city by train and taxi efficiently.

Inclusions: National licensed guide, Sake tasting, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Lunch, Drinks

Arima Onsen (hot spring) is famous as the oldest hot spring resort in Japan. The high quality of the spring water still attracts people, and many tourists from Japan and abroad come to spend a relaxing time in the old-fashioned streets. In this tour, you can experience the deeper Arima culture by strolling around the hot spring town. There are two main types of onsen sources in Arima Onsen: the reddish-brown "Kinsen" (Gold hot spring) and the carbonated "Ginsen" (silver hot spring). It is said to be very rare to find two hot springs with completely different ingredients gushing out in the same area. At some of the spots, you can see the source gushing out, touch it, and drink it. We will introduce you to the mechanism of the source, and visit stores that sell Japan's first cider, which developed from carbonated water, and specialty rice crackers, to show you all the charm of Arima Onsen. Join this tour of the highlights of Arima Onsen and experience Japan's hot spring culture!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

In the north, the mountain. In the south, the sea... In the middle, you! Visiting this so beautiful city. We will discover together Kobe, from the north to the south. History, fashion and modernity are melting in this so picturesque city.

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation , Kobe Ijinkan Museum entrance fee: 500JPY/people

Enjoy a leisurely 7-hour tour of Kobe, a port town that developed and flourished after Japan opened its ports to the world in the mid 19th century with a local guide. From the north in nature rich Mt. Rokko, downtown Kobe City in the south where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet, and Japan's leading sake breweries in the eastern Kashiwa sake district, enjoy a varied atmosphere in this coastal city. This tour covers all the best Kobe has to offer. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Kobe Port making this a convenient day trip for those visiting Kobe on cruise ships such as the “Diamond Princess” or the “Celebrity Millennium”.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, English Guide, Round-trip ropeway, Taxi（From Shin-Kobe station to Sannomiya station）, Sake Tasting, Hotel pick up & drop off, Train ticket（Sannomiya station → Sumiyoshi station）

Exclusions: Lunch

-Get insights into History of Himeji Castle from a local guide- Discover its beauty and wonder. You will enter the castle and learn about its rich history as well as Japanese culture. Enjoy gazing outside its windows which offers a delightful view of the city. -Venture into Kokoen Garden & Experience Japanese tea ceremony- We'll head to the Kokoen garden where you can bask in the beauty of a Japanese style garden. Along the way, we will also stop by for a tea ceremony, you can try out Matcha(Japanese tea) and unwind while enjoying the surrounding nature. -Enjoy the beautiful view of Himeji Castle from an observatory- We'll head to an viewing observatory where you can view Himeji castle. Climb the steps and behold the beauty of Himeji castle, looking at a castle in the sky. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Entrance fee for Himeji Castle & Kokoen garden, Fee for tea ceremony experience, Photos, 4 hours with a local guide

Exclusions: Extra drinks and food

"This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history."

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

Learn the traditional tea ceremony and feel the Japanese spiritual world.  You can try making tea by yourself.  The teas are named after their respective production areas.  So you will see where the teas are from and their characters.  It is believed that good tea is grown in fertile land. Some of the teas are grown organically without using pesticide.  They take pride in their teas and tea utensils.  Please have a look.   * The staff in kimono will make tea. Enjoy a photo session with the tea instructor wearing kimono.  This will be great for Instagram!

Inclusions: Matcha, Japanese confection （fresh sweets), Dry sweets, Kimono dressing fee (easy-to-wear separate kimono), Local taxes

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Itami City is home to the headquarters of the All Japan Naginata Federation and the dojo with over 200 years of history. Itami is attracting attention as the center of Naginata. Why not immerse yourself in the world of the popular manga and film "Asahinagu"? People of all ages can enjoy practicing Naginata and handling the Naginata spear, which is taller than a person. Learn the culture of Naginata, which, along with Kendo and Judo, is one of Japan’s classical martial arts. You will be able to get in touch with the spirituality of martial arts by acquiring the basics of Naginata. Wear dougi (Naginata uniform) and take photos!

Inclusions: Experience fee, Rental dougi (Naginata uniform), Certificate, Local taxes

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

【OUTLINE】 Let's walk around the Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, and its castle town wearing cute antique kimono! You can choose your own favorite one from over 1,000 varieties. The staffs who have a good taste will make you look the best in the traditional Japanese costume. While you explore the castle, please visit Koko-en Japanese Garden and enjoy Matcha tea and Japanese sweets. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・You can choose your favorite one from over 1,000 antique kimono ・A popular plan introduced by bloggers from overseas ・The staff offer you a plan of Koko-en Garden in Himeji Castle with Match tea and Japanese sweets. ・Have a tourist map with the highlights recommended by the local staff who knows the area very well

Inclusions: A set of kimono, kimono underwear, tabi socks, sandals, bag and dressing fee, admission of Koko-en Garden with a set of green tea and Japanese sweets

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Private VIP Tour in KOBE allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private English speaking guide for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in KOBE>>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling with our guided. ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.

Inclusions: Private English guide

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