Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

Summary

Get picked up in the morning from your central Osaka hotel as you travel aboard a luxurious private vehicle to your day’s first stop at Mount Rokko. Ascend to the top of this Japanese peak aboard a historic cable car, in operation since the 1930s, admiring the beautiful panoramic views from on top. Continue your day amidst the lush greenery of the Kobe Botanical Gardens, also located at the summit of Mount Rokko. Finish with relaxation time in the hot spring baths of Arima Onsen. Full a full run-down of your trip itinerary, please review the details below.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Leave the hustle and bustle of Osaka behind, as you are whisked via highway in a luxury car to the mountains that rise above nearby Kobe. Over the course of your private tour, you will ride a historical cable car, visit impressive gardens and a hot spring at Arima Onsen, with a native (or equivalent) English speaking guide providing information, insight, and fun.

What’s included?

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Private driver/guide

  • Entrance fees (1,000 to around 1,800 yen per person total, depending on your choices)

  • Mountain cable car ride (590 yen for adults, 300 yen for children under 12)

  • Lunch

  • Child seat: 1,000 yen payable on day of tour.

  • Entry/Admission - Mt. Rokko Arima Ropeway

  • Entry/Admission - Kobe

  • Entry/Admission - Arima Onsen

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

This is a private vehicle tour, so only the guide is not part of your group. The guide will wear a mask in the vehicle and also while touring outside the vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Pinpoint Traveler

About operator:

Enjoy our popular food and drink cultural tours (more than just eating!), or one of other authentic experiences in Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, or Hiroshima. We focus on providing entertaining narratives provided by excellent (usually native) speakers of your chosen language. Take a tour with us, and see Japan up close in a way that makes you feel special. We can also happily arrange custom itineraries.

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