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Give your family a relaxed 10-hour Kobe day trip by private car, with hotel pickup in Osaka or Kyoto. Visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, enjoy a waterfront lunch in Harborland, and explore Kobe Suma Sea World without changing trains with young children.
Default route: hotel → Anpanman Museum → Harborland lunch → a short Meriken Park photo stop if time allows → Suma Sea World → hotel. Suma Beach can replace the aquarium by prior arrangement. Request route changes at least 24 hours ahead; not all stops and shows are guaranteed.
Museum and aquarium tickets, meals and optional activities are extra. Buy dated/timed Anpanman Museum tickets in advance and arrange aquarium admission independently.
Max6/Max9 include an English-speaking driver-cum-guide for basic assistance, not a licensed guide or in-venue escort. Larger options have a driver only; English is not guaranteed. All driving, visits, meals, breaks and hotel return count toward 10 hours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop-off are included at hotels within Osaka city or Kyoto city. Confirm your exact address and pickup time. Parking rules may require a nearby safe meeting point.
Send hotel/address, guest count, children's ages, luggage/stroller counts, contact phone/WhatsApp, child-seat/wheelchair needs and route requests at least 24h before departure. Wait in the hotel lobby or at the agreed entrance.
The 10h runs from scheduled pickup to hotel drop-off, including driving, visits, meals and waiting. Free hotel waiting: 30min. Extra waiting/overtime: JPY 5,000/h (up to 14 seats) or JPY 10,000/h (Coaster/coach). Night service 22:00-07:00: +JPY 2,000.
Max6: 4 x 28-in bags; Max9: 15; Max13: 6 bags with 10-11 guests, carry-ons only when full; Max17: 15; coach: 45. Strollers use luggage space. Excess requires paid vehicle upgrade if available. First child seat free on advance request; others JPY 2,000 each. One wheelchair free on advance request; accessible vehicle not guaranteed.
Itinerary
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1Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
Visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, a colorful family attraction based on the popular Japanese animated character Anpanman. Young children can explore imaginative play areas, colorful character-themed displays and interactive activities inside the museum. Discover playful spaces designed for children and enjoy opportunities for family photographs. The museum is particularly appealing to families with toddlers and younger children who enjoy character-themed entertainment. The first-floor shopping mall offers Anpanman-themed products, character snacks, shops and restaurants. The shopping mall can be visited without purchasing a museum admission ticket. Admission to the second-floor museum requires a separately purchased date-and-time-specific online ticket.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Kobe Harborland
Continue to Kobe Harborland, a lively waterfront district with shops, cafés, restaurants and views of Kobe Port. Enjoy a relaxed lunch break in an area with dining options suitable for families. Take a short walk along the waterfront, enjoy the harbor atmosphere and admire the surrounding architecture. Families may use this stop for a restroom break, refreshments or a short rest before continuing the sightseeing day. Depending on the time available, there may also be opportunities for shopping or photographs near the harbor.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Meriken Park
Enjoy a short photo stop at Meriken Park, one of Kobe's best-known waterfront public spaces. Admire the harbor scenery and take family photographs near Kobe's distinctive waterfront landmarks. Depending on the walking route and available time, see the Kobe Port Tower exterior, surrounding maritime architecture and open seaside spaces. This stop provides a brief outdoor break between the family attractions. Important: This is a short sightseeing and photography stop, not a full guided walking tour. Entry to Kobe Port Tower, the maritime museum or other paid attractions is not included. On busy days or when additional time is needed for the main family attractions, this stop may be shortened or skipped.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kobe Suma Sea World
Continue to Kobe Suma Sea World, a large marine-life attraction in Kobe's coastal Suma area. Discover marine exhibits and enjoy opportunities to learn about aquatic animals in a family-friendly environment. The aquarium features orcas, dolphins and a variety of marine life. Families can explore the available exhibits and check the day's performance schedule for marine-animal presentations. Kobe Suma Sea World offers a different experience from the character-themed Anpanman Museum, making this itinerary suitable for families with children of different ages and interests.
2 hours 10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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