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

4.6
(16 reviews)
Osaka, Japan

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Private driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
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.
Entrance fees (1,000 to around 1,800 yen per person total, depending on your choices)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup at any centrally located Osaka hotel is included. This is defined as within the JR Loop Line. The following additional fees are assessed for further out points. All prices are per group, not per person, and are for each direction of travel, meaning that for both pickup and drop off at a location below, you should please double the fee shown.
Shin-Osaka: 1,000 yen
Universal Studios area: 2,000 yen
Port of Osaka, Port of Kobe, or the Hyatt Osaka: 2,500 yen

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Take a beautiful ride up the mountain in a vintage slope-climbing cable car that runs right through the forest. Lovely in all seasons!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Mt. Rokko

    Views, views, views! Then a pleasant drive through some lovely mountain roads as we head to the gardens.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Enjoy a peaceful walk through a very large botanical garden in the mountains above Kobe.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Arima Onsen

    Enjoy a soak here in the region's most famous hot springs, Arima Onsen. The waters are said to rejuvenate! There's a quaint town to shop and look around too.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Driver is a native English speaker or of equivalent ability.
  • According to Japanese law, children under 6 years old or less than 140cm MUST use car seats. Be sure to request one in advance from us if required.
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Port Transfers
Private Sightseeing Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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4.6 Based on 16 16 reviews
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