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Kobe Day Tour: Akashi Bridge,Chinatown,Harborland,Japanese Garden

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Kobe Day Tour: Akashi Bridge,Chinatown,Harborland,Japanese Garden

About this activity

Discover Kobe on a full-day sightseeing bus tour covering iconic landmarks, coastal views, cultural districts, and a traditional Japanese garden. With hotel pickup, enjoy a seamless day exploring the city’s highlights.

Start at Maiko Park for views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a walk along the glass-floored Maiko Marine Promenade. Continue to Kobe Harborland, a waterfront area with shops, dining, and bay views.

Visit Nankinmachi Chinatown for local street food and vibrant culture, then relax in Sorakuen Garden, a traditional Japanese garden.

End at Kitano Ijinkan-gai, known for Western-style houses and city views.

Highlights

Hotel pickup for convenience

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge views at Maiko Park

Glass-floor Maiko Marine Promenade

Kobe Harborland waterfront district

Street food in Nankinmachi Chinatown

Sorakuen Japanese Garden visit

Kitano Western-style historic district

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At a glance

Duration
11 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 49 people
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
Korean, Japanese, English
Operated by
Follow Me

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–14 years) · Adults (15–69 years) · Seniors (70–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Admission fees: Sorakuen Garden
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Meals
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Maiko Park

    one hour

    Stroll along the seaside at Maiko Park and enjoy the sea breeze.

  2. Kobe Harborland

    2 h 10 min

    Explore the Kobe Harborland and Meriken Park, home to modern art installations.

  3. Chinatown (Nankinmachi)

    one hour

    Discover the vibrant Chinatown of Nankin-machi.

  4. Sorakuen Garden

    45 min Admission included

    A peaceful traditional style strolling pond garden.

  5. Kitano Ijinkan-gai

    1 h 10 min

    Kobe’s hillside charm with Meiji-era villas.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please kindly wait at the Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (on the south side of Kyoto Station) 10 minutes before departure.

    The boarding area, with a white canopy, has 10 lanes (assigned randomly).

    Please kindly look for the "Isseisyoji" sign.

  • Please kindly wait at the side of the Harimaya building 10 to 15 minutes before departure.

    Please kindly look for the “Isseisyoji” sign.

End point

  • Please kindly wait at the Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (on the south side of Kyoto Station) 10 minutes before departure.

    The boarding area, with a white canopy, has 10 lanes (assigned randomly).

    Please kindly look for the "Isseisyoji" sign.

  • Please kindly wait at the side of the Harimaya building 10 to 15 minutes before departure.

    Please kindly look for the “Isseisyoji” sign.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Alexander Namba
  • Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
  • Swissotel Nankai Osaka
  • OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba
  • Kuromon Crystal Hotel
  • Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
  • The OneFive Osaka Namba-Kuromon
  • Hotel Dans Le Coeur Osaka Umeda
  • Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae
  • Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi
  • Cinnamon Hotel
  • Citadines Namba Osaka

and 249 more pickup points

Please kindly wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

Please kindly look for the “Isseisyoji” sign.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Osaka Hotel pick-up & drop-off

    Duration: 9 hours

    Pickup included

  • Private

    Duration: 10 hours

    Minivan, Minibus

    Pickup included

  • Osaka Meeting Point

    Duration: 9 hours

Traveller ratings

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Kobe Day Tour: Akashi Bridge,Chinatown,Harborland,Japanese Garden

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