Osaka: Kobe Day Trip with Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Night View
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Air-conditioned tour bus
- Round-trip transportation from Osaka
- Professional driver (basic guidance)
- Tour guide (if there are more than 13 participants)
- All taxes, parking fees, toll fees, and gas fees
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Air-conditioned tour bus
- Round-trip transportation from Osaka
- Professional driver (basic guidance)
- Tour guide (if there are more than 13 participants)
- All taxes, parking fees, toll fees, and gas fees
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Meet your guide in Osaka and start your scenic journey to Kobe, a beautiful port city surrounded by mountains and the sea. Sit back and relax as your guide introduces Kobe’s fascinating history and culture.
Begin your Kobe adventure by the sea. Capture the famous “BE KOBE” monument — a modern symbol of the city’s spirit — and enjoy the open harbor breeze. Walk along Meriken Park, where the red Kobe Port Tower and futuristic Maritime Museum create a striking skyline. It’s also the perfect spot to grab lunch or a coffee with ocean views.
Travel uphill to the charming Kitano Ijinkan, the city’s old foreign settlement area. Wander through narrow lanes lined with European-style mansions, brick houses, and flower gardens. Visit the iconic Weathercock House or Moegi House, and discover how Kobe became Japan’s first international port city with Western influence still alive in its architecture and atmosphere.
Step into a world of relaxation and tradition at Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest and most famous hot spring towns. Known as one of Japan’s Three Ancient Hot Springs, Arima is famous for its golden “Kinsen” (rich in iron and salt) and silver “Ginsen” (clear, carbonated) baths. Enjoy a soothing soak at a local public bathhouse or explore the quaint streets lined with traditional inns, sweet shops, and souvenir stores offering famous carbonated rice crackers and hot spring salt cosmetics.
Ascend to Mt. Rokko, rising above the city for a breathtaking panorama of Kobe and Osaka Bay. As dusk falls, the view transforms into a “Million-Dollar Night View”, one of Japan’s top three nightscapes. Take in the dazzling lights from the observation deck or relax with a drink at a scenic café as the city sparkles below.
After enjoying the stunning night view, return comfortably to Osaka.
- Admire the “Million-Dollar Night View” from Mt. Rokko’s observatory
- Enjoy a seamless day trip from Osaka with a professional guide
- Feel the breeze at Kobe Harborland and capture the “BE KOBE” sign
- Relax in the healing waters of Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs
- Wander through the charming Kitano Ijinkan District’s European-style houses
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
What to bring
- Camera
- Cash
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Food and drinks in the vehicle
- Smoking in the vehicle
Know before you go
- If you have tattoos, entry to the hot springs may be restricted. You are not allowed to wear any kind of clothing in onsen
- Please arrive at meeting point 15 minutes in advance, look for the guide holding a yellow flag
- This is a shared group tour, and the guide will provide explanations in multiple languages
- This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If the minimum number is not met, the tour will be cancelled (you can get a full refund)
- We will email you the guide, driver, and meeting point details the night before your trip
- With fewer than 13 people, the guide will also drive and give only simple commentary
- ※From November 16 to March 31, the departure time is 10:30 AM, From April 1 to November 15, the departure time is 11:30 AM
