Date: November 24th, 2024
Tour fee: 80USD (Optional)
*Bus transportation and lunch are included in the tour
Tour Schedule
Time | Location | Details | Note |
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9:30 | Rihga Royal Hotel | Bus boarding | |
10:30 – 13:00 | Kobe Haborland | Harborland tour and lunch | |
13:30 – 15:30 | Arima Onsen | Enjoy a visit to Arima Onsen or a tour of the nearby village | |
16:30 | Umeda Station | Bus drop-off at Umeda Station |
Kobe Harborland (神戸ハーバーランド) is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district located between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront. It features a wide array of shops, restaurants, cafes, and amusements, making it a popular destination for couples and tourists. The district's highlight is the Umie shopping complex, which includes the waterfront Mosaic area with its scenic harbor views, Ferris wheel, and the Anpanman Museum. Evenings are particularly enchanting with romantic lighting along Gaslight Street and stunning views of illuminated landmarks. Additional attractions include 19th-century brick warehouses and a rooftop hot spring with panoramic city views.
Arima Onsen (有馬温泉, Arima Onsen) is an onsen, or hot springs in Kita-ku, Kobe, Japan. This Onsen is still a hidden treasure of modern Kobe, behind Mount Rokkō. It attracts many Japanese who want tranquility with beautiful natural surroundings and yet easy access from the busy cities in the Kansai metropolitan area including Osaka. Arima Onsen was named in the Heian-period The Pillow Book as one of the three famous springs in Japan. It was selected as the most prestigious hot spring during the Edo period.