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By kansai holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is €494 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore Hyogo beyond Kobe on a private shore excursion planned around your cruise ship. Travel to UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, visit the forested Mount Shosha temple area by ropeway, and, if time permits, enjoy Akashi Strait and Seto Inland Sea views from Maiko Park.

    Default route: Kobe cruise berth → Himeji Castle → Mt. Shosha Ropeway/Engyoji Temple → Maiko Park & Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge viewpoint (time permitting) → same Kobe berth. Kobe waterfront stops are optional and not part of the default route.

    Your booked service is up to 10 hours including all travel and port return. We plan backward from the ship's schedule, aiming to return at least 2 hours before departure or earlier if required by the all-aboard deadline. Short port calls, traffic or weather may shorten sightseeing or remove stops.

    Request changes at least 24 hours ahead. Private driver only; no guide or guaranteed English. Admission, ropeway tickets and meals are not included.

Activity location

  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Kobe Port | Up to 9 Guests

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Japanese

10H PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLY: 10-hour private shore excursion from Kobe Port for up to 9 guests. No guide or English-speaking driver included.
MAX9 / DRIVER ONLY: Vehicle and driver only. No tickets, meals or personal expenses. Up to 15×28” luggage.
Pickup included

Language options: Japanese
Price details
€273.71 x 2 Travellers€547.42
Total
Price is €547.41
Until Sun, 8 Nov

Kobe Port | Up to 6 Guests

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Japanese

10H PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLY: 10H private vehicle service for up to 6 guests. No guide or English driver included.
MAX6 / DRIVER ONLY: Vehicle and driver only. No tickets, meals or personal expenses. Up to 4×28” luggage
Pickup included

Language options: Japanese
Price details
€246.79 x 2 Travellers€493.58
Total
Price is €493.57
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Highway tolls and road fees for the arranged route
  • Inclusions
    One infant or child safety seat free upon advance reservation
  • Inclusions
    30 minutes of free waiting from the scheduled port pickup
  • Inclusions
    Private air-conditioned vehicle for up to 10 hours
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off at the confirmed Kobe cruise berth
  • Inclusions
    Parking fees for the arranged route
  • Inclusions
    Fuel costs for the arranged route
  • Inclusions
    Private driver and transport along the confirmed sightseeing route
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Admission tickets
  • Exclusions
    The second and subsequent baby infant seat costs JPY 2,000.
  • Exclusions
    Overtime: JPY 5,000/hour for up to 9 seats
  • Exclusions
    Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
  • Exclusions
    Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
  • Exclusions
    Night-time fee from 22:00 to 07:00: JPY 2,000, payable in cash to the driver

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Himeji Castle

  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Begin your shore excursion with a scenic drive from Kobe Port to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most celebrated historic castles. Known as the White Heron Castle for its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is an impressive example of Japanese castle architecture. Explore the castle grounds and admire the beautifully preserved buildings, defensive walls, stone foundations, and historic gates. Enjoy opportunities to photograph the castle's distinctive white towers and surrounding landscape. Visitors may choose to explore the main keep independently, depending on operating hours, admission availability, crowd levels, and their physical ability. The castle's interior includes steep, narrow staircases and uneven walking surfaces. The recommended visit provides an introduction to the castle and time for photography, but a complete exploration of every interior area cannot be guaranteed. Admission tickets are purchased separately.

Mt. Shosha

  • 2h
Continue to Mount Shosha, home to the historic Engyoji Temple complex. Surrounded by forested hills, this peaceful mountain destination offers a distinctive contrast to the grand architecture of Himeji Castle.Travel to the Mount Shosha Ropeway station and take the cable car towards the upper mountain area, enjoying scenic views during the journey.From the upper ropeway station, follow the temple approach through the forest towards the historic buildings. Discover traditional Buddhist architecture, peaceful wooded surroundings, and historic temple structures dating back many centuries. Engyoji Temple is also known internationally as one of the filming locations for the film The Last Samurai.Enjoy time for independent exploration, photography, and appreciating the quiet mountain atmosphere. The journey from the upper ropeway station towards Mani-den generally involves a 15–20-minute walk each way, and some paths are steep or uneven.

Maiko Park

  • 40m
If your cruise schedule and traffic conditions allow, stop at Maiko Park for views of the Akashi Strait and the spectacular Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. Enjoy the opportunity to admire one of Japan's most impressive suspension bridges, connecting the Kobe area with Awaji Island. Walk through the designated public park areas and photograph the bridge stretching across the water. The surrounding scenery provides beautiful views of the coastline, nearby islands, and the waters leading towards the Seto Inland Sea. Depending on the available time, visitors may choose to enter the Maiko Marine Promenade separately. The promenade features elevated viewing areas and offers another perspective of the bridge and the surrounding sea. General access to Maiko Park is free. Admission to the Marine Promenade is not included. Important: This is a time-permitting sightseeing stop, not a guaranteed additional attraction.

Location

Activity location

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    Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

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