Kobe History & Photo Tour to Capture the Scenery and Cityscape

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About this activity

We introduce you to a tour of Kobe, one of Japan's most famous port cities, where you can capture some of the most beautiful scenery!

The city of Kobe developed rapidly from a farming village with sprawling fields as the Port of Kobe was opened in the modern era and trade with foreign countries began.

The city topography limits the amount of land you can live on due to the proximity of the sea and mountains, and the buildings are lined up along the slopes.

Looking out to sea, cruise ships and transport ships come and go, and unique buildings such as the Port Tower and Harbor Land attract the eye in the harbor. Many tourists come to Kobe to enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you look towards the mountains, you will find many Western-style buildings that are deeply influenced by foreign cultures, and walking the streets will make you feel as if you have gone back in time.

Why don't you join us for a photo tour that will leave you with memories of your visit to Kobe?

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: OTOMO Travel Guide

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Youth (4–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Tour
Included: Tour Guide
Included: The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour

Not included

Not included: Estimated Costs of the Tour: 500 JPY per Person
Not included: Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 500 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
Not included: Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitano Ijinkan:

This Starbucks outlet is located in Kitano Ijinkan-gai, a district lined with much fashionable retro architecture. Its buildin g has gained a reputation for its sophisticated design that makes the most of its historical background, making it one of Kobe's most popular tourist attractions.
Kazamidori no Yakata

30 min Admission not included

Weathercock House:

Weathercock House is one of the symbolic buildings of Kobe, along with Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum. The building, built in the classical German style, attracts the gaze of people with its beautiful brickwork. Inside the museum, there are exhibits that give visitors a sense of how life was in those days, and one can spend a relaxing time here.
Kobe Kitano Temman Shrine

15 min

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine:

Built more than over 800 years ago in 1180 by Taira no Kiyomori, one of the military leaders in Japan at that time, the shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, widely revered as a god of learning. However, what most poeple do not know is the shrine is also a great viewing spot! After climbing the steep stairs in the precincts of the shrine, you can see the city center and the Port of Kobe. It is a perfect place to take commemorative photos with such a spectacular view as your backdrop.
The Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe

20 min

Kobe Foreign Settlement：

This area is a place where you can feel the history of Kobe's development through trade and the influx of foreign culture. The building in this area is often used for wedding photos and fashion magazine shoots because of its massive and gorgeous architecture. This place is amazing for those who want to take pictures with a sophisticated atmosphere.
Otsunakadori

40 min

Otsunaka Street：

This area is lined with old-fashioned buildings along the 800-meter east-west street. The buildings have been renovated and now house apparel stores, general merchandise stores, and cafes. The area is full of stores that offer a taste of Kobe's trends, and the scenery is different from that of Ijinkan-gai and the port.
Meriken Park

20 min

Meriken Park：

Meriken Park is a park where you can take artistic photos with the BE KOBE monument and other unique objects placed throughout the park.
Kobe Harborland

15 min

Kobe Harborland：

A facility locates on the west side of Kobe Port. Have lunch at a restaurant where you can enjoy a unique Kobe meal. The view from the facility is also a must-see, with its vermilion Port Tower, whistling cruise ships, and brick warehouses that remind us of the prosperity of the past.
Stop 8

10 min

Kobe Brick Warehouses:

This commercial facility consists of renovated warehouses that were in use during the period when trade flourished at the Port of Kobe. The distinctive red-brick buildings are popular as photo spots.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

JR Sannomiya Station (Ticket Office right next to the central ticket gate)

End point

JR Kobe Station

Using your ticket

・Please contact us using the messaging feature or WhatsApp message : +81 80-7475-5829.

・Please note that we do not answer calls. In case of any difficulties meeting up, kindly call your tour guide directly.

・All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.

・If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
This tour does not include a dining spot.
Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.