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Private Kobe Tour with Arima Onsen and Mt Rokko Sightseeing

By Link Roots
Free cancellation available
Price is €396 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Kobe Tourism Bureau official programme

  • One of the only private taxi journeys in Kobe combining Arima Onsen and a Mount Rokko view from the top

  • Private taxi transport for comfort, privacy, and stress-free travel

  • Hosted by a trained next-generation local guide from Kobe Tourism Bureau, offering attentive service with energy and adaptability.

Ideal for

  • Discerning travellers who prefer exclusivity over typical group tours
    Couples and discerning guests who value privacy and exclusivity

  • Visitors who prefer curated access rather than navigating Arima and Mount Rokko on their own

  • Those who want to avoid crowded trains and enjoy the comfort of private taxi travel

  • Experience Arima Onsen and a Mount Rokko view from the top in one seamless private taxi journey.

Designed for those who value comfort and privacy, this tour removes the stress of navigating trains or planning routes after dark.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience Kobe in a truly exceptional way.

Activity location

  • 有馬山温泉寺
    • 有馬山温泉寺 Arimachō
    • 651-1401, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arima Onsen Station
    • 有馬町
    • 651-1401, 神戸市, 兵庫県, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

4. From Arima area

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Van Taxi
Group of 4-8 people
Starting point:
Arima Onsen Station, 兵庫 県 神戸 市 北 区 有馬 町, 有馬町 北区 神戸市 兵庫県 651-1401, Japan
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€396.46 x 1 Traveller€396.46
Total
Price is €396.46
Until Sat, 4 Jul

2. From Sannomiya or Kobe Port

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Van Taxi
Group of 4-8 people
Starting points:
KOBE PORT TERMINAL, Japan, 650-0041 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Shinkōchō, 4−５ 2F
Sannomiya Station, 1 Chome-3 Kitanagasadori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0012, Japan
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€418.18 x 1 Traveller€418.18
Total
Price is €418.18
Until Sat, 4 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup(Arima area) or Several stops in city centre of Kobe
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private taxi during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Taxi fees for 4 hours
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Night view stops at Mt. Rokko
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour in Arima onsen area
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal purchase (like souvenirs)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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 private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Arima Onsen Kin no Yu (Pass by)

Visit Arima Onsen's iconic public bathhouse, known for its rare golden-colored water. We just stop by here without taking a bath.

有馬山温泉寺

  • 10m
Explore this historic temple associated with centuries of spiritual healing culture in Arima Onsen. The temple reflects the long-standing relationship between hot springs and Buddhist belief in Japan.

Gin no Yu (Pass by)

Discover the "Silver Spring," known as a rejuvenating bath. This is another biggest hot spring in Arima Onsen. We also just stop by here.

Arimakago Bamboo Crafts

  • 5m
A shop showcasing local bamboo craftsmanship, reflecting Arima's traditional artisan culture.

Arima Main Road (Yumotozaka) (Pass by)

Stroll along Arima Onsen's most charming traditional street, lined with souvenir shops and sweet stores.

Uwanari-sengen (Pass by)

One of Arima's historic spring sources, with a distinctive name rooted in local folklore.

有馬香心堂

  • 5m
A confectionery known for traditional Japanese sweets.

川上商店 山椒彩家

  • 5m
A speciality shop featuring products made with Japanese pepper (sansho), a regional flavour.

Tansan Senbei

  • 3m
Taste Arima's famous carbonated rice crackers, inspired by the town's historic carbonated spring

Kikuseidai (Observation Platform)

  • 20m
One of the region's most famous panoramic night views overlooking Kobe and Osaka Bay.

Mt. Rokkō Tenran Observatory (Pass by)

If weather conditions limit visibility at Kikuseidai, we visit Rokko Observatory instead for a sheltered panoramic experience.

Venus Bridge

  • 20m
(If Time Permits) A romantic scenic overlook popular for city night views.

Location

Activity location

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    有馬山温泉寺
    • 有馬山温泉寺 Arimachō
    • 651-1401, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Arima Onsen Station
    • 有馬町
    • 651-1401, 神戸市, 兵庫県, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sannomiya Station
    • 3
    • 650-0012, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    KOBE PORT TERMINAL
    • 5 4
    • 650-0041, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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