Private tour in Kobe Jay T
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 8 people
8 hours
Public transportation
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Jay T.
An unforgettable adventure with one-of-a-kind small-group walking tours of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and...
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An exhilarating trip up the mountain to Arima, Japan's oldest hot spring town! Stroll past charming souvenir shops and inviting restaurants before indulging in the therapeutic hot springs and learning their secrets. After a delicious lunch, ascend higher to offer prayers, and then, the moment you've been waiting for - the hot springs experience! Silver, or gold? The rejuvenating waters wash away your worries as you bask in the serene atmosphere. Next treat yourself to a unique experience at the only café in Japan where maiko (geisha) perform traditional dances while you sip on Japanese tea and savor delectable sweets. (Check out my own photo above!) As the day winds down, we'll head back to the station in Kobe.
-Pick you up at agreed location, take bus to Arima (~1 hour) -Walk up through the town and explore shops -Lunch break at restaurant of your choice -Meet again and walk uphill to temple and shrine -Hot Spring time! (time varies, and everybody is always late ;-) -Maiko dance café only IF OPEN -Walk back to bus and train loading locations Activities may vary by day/time (e. g. museums usually close on Mondays, many shops close at ~19:00 in Arima) Unlisted 'bonus' activities added as time permits. All times approximate. This tour may be further customized! Please message me.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
Walking tour. This mountain town is HILLY! Up and down constantly. Not hard hiking, and the surfaces are good, but be aware. Anywhere from 5-10 km of walking (3-5 miles-ish) in total. Mostly on the roadway, but the roadway edges can be rough in places. Also maybe train, subway, bus. Wear cool clothing in summer, warm in winter. Bring umbrella/raincoat/ overcoat/gloves/ sunscreen/ hat/drinks, etc. Please prepare for the weather!
Kobe, Hyogo, 651-0097 Japan
If coming to Kobe by ship, I'll find out where your ship actually arrives, and meet the group there. If not, I might be able to meet at your hotel in Kobe, or have a better place to meet near it. PLEASE NOTE: Sometimes cruise lines TELL YOU arrival is to "Osaka" but it is actually "Kobe-Osaka." If unsure, feel free to contact me and I can find out. If it is Osaka, I'll tell you how to we can meet, or we can figure it out somehow!
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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