Kobe Shore Excursions
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6 CommentsLocating on a hillside overlooking the sea surrounding Honsu Island, Kobe is one of the most popular port-city in Japan. This city is home to hills and narrow winding roads that creating a breathtaking natural backdrop for the city skyline. Just 30 minutes by train from Kobe port to Osaka, travelers can hop on Kobe shore excursions to visit many cultural cities including Osaka, Himeji, Nara, and especially the former capital Kyoto. Same as the rest of Japan, the best time to visit Kobe and cities nearby is in spring and autumn. The perfect weather during this time with mild temperature and lack of rain help creating fantastic experiences. On the other hand, Kobe is hot and humid during summer, and coldly covered with snow in winter.
Take a first step to the city, you can see an iconic landmark, 108-meter high Kobe Port Tower. The tower shines brightly against the illuminated skyline at night, offering a sensational rooftop-panoramic view over the city. Best attractions to visit in shore excursions to Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, and Nara are:
- Himeji Castle – the most elegant castle in Japan with a perfect white appearance
- Kinkakuji Temple – the Golden Pavilion
- Nijo-Jo Castle – the residence of the first shogun from the Edo Period
- Kiyomizu-Dera Temple – Pure Water Temple
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – the most beautiful bamboo forest
- Dotonbori shopping area
- Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine – a historical treasure
- Hakutsuru Sake Museum – taste the best Japanese wine
Asia Shore Excursions offers many exciting Kobe shore excursions for cruise ship passengers who stop at Kobe port in Japan. Please contact us to get the best Kobe day tours or enjoy the flexibility to tailor the tour to fit your needs.
Kyoto Sightseeing, Maiko Lunch & Doll Making Experience
Tasting Japanese culture with authentic local experiences is what you will enjoy by spending a day in Kyoto. Visit the famous splendid Kiyomizu-dera Temple and impressive Nijo-jo Castle, sample Japanese cuisine with Maiko at Jinmatsuan traditional teahouse, and hands-on making your favorite doll costumes…
Find out moreUltimate Kyoto Sightseeing Tour
Kyoto is an old-fashioned but incredible land for anyone interested in Japanese culture and history. This ultimate Kyoto shore excursion covers all worth-visit attractions from Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu-Dera Temple and Nijo Castle to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Discover the former capital of Japan little by little…
Find out moreKyoto Highlight Tour
Cruise: Celebrity Millennium
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Date: 25 Nov 2019
Only 10 left
Expected Group of 14
From US $161/personNara Park & Osaka Castle
After docking at Kobe port, hop on this shore excursion to explore the cities of Nara and Osaka. Witness the huge bronze Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple, feeding the adorable deer in Nara Deer Park, and be mesmerizing at the spectacular architecture of Osaka Castle…
Find out moreKyoto – Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine & Sake Brewery
This Kyoto shore excursion from Kobe port delivers you to one of the most sacred shrines in Japan – Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. Then enjoy a glass of sake in Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum…
Find out moreHimeji Castle & Arima Onsen
Different from other Kobe shore excursions, along with bringing you to explore the highlights of Himeji city including splendid Himeji Castle and elegant Kokoen Garden, this trip also provides a valuable chance to experience the hot spring bath in Arima Onsen…
Find out moreEssence of Arashiyama – Kyoto Half-day
Arashiyama – the second important district of Kyoto – is a land of various wonderful places waiting to be discovered. Sample the traditional Japanese green tea in Okochi Mountain Villa, soak in the green space of Arashiyama bamboo groves, and visit the ancient accommodation of Imperial Princesses…
Find out moreHimeji Castle & Maiko Marine Promenade
This shore excursion start from Kobe or Osaka port delivers you to taste the peaceful and beautiful attractions of Kobe and Himeji. Get a glimpse of Edo-style architecture at Himeji Castle and park surrounding, gaze at Kokoen Garden, and take the spectacular view over the huge bridge in Maiko Marine Promenade…
Find out moreKyoto Highlight Tour & Lunch with Maiko
This Kyoto shore excursion is highlighted by a lunch and tea ceremony with Maiko, a sightseeing time at Nijo-jo Castle, and learn about Japanese traditional religion in Kiyomizu-dera Temple…
Find out moreThe Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama
This one-day tour offers us an overview of one’s favorite city in Japan as well as a chance to visit the highlights in Kyoto such as surreal Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, symbolic Kinkakuji Temple, magnificent Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and vibrant culinary Nishiki Market…
Find out moreHimeji – Kobe – Osaka Grand Discovery
Experience completely different scenery of Himeji Castle & Kokoen Garden or spend time discovering professional Kobe Sake Brewery. Live the hustle and bustle moments in Sannomiya-Motomachi and Dotonbori areas. All in one tour will give you the fascinating trip ever…
Find out moreKobe Highlight Tour
This half-day Highlight Kobe shore excursion offers us a chance to visit the most of Kobe attractions from cruise port including Kobe Sake brewery, Old Foreigner Residence, China Town, Sannomiya Shopping Arcade…
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at 03:50
We are arriving in Maizuru/Kyōto on Quantum of the Sea on Tuesday 13th August 2019. Can you tell me if you have any trips going from the port to Kyōto, what the itinerary’s are, the cost, timings and if the guides are English speaking.
Thank you
at 09:36
Dear Christine,
Welcome to Asia Shore Excursions.
Please check your email for the detailed information on this Kyoto shore excursion.
Many thanks,
at 04:40
Porting in Kobe Mar 21, 2020, want day trip to kyoto
at 10:44
Dear Duanne,
Welcome to Asia Shore Excursions.
The detailed information about this Kyoto shore excursion has been sent to your email that you can have a look.
Many thanks,
at 04:11
My husband and I are arriving in Maizuru on board Spectrum of the sea , Royal Caribbean on Sept .11, 2019 at 6:00 AM. Our ship departs at 6:00 PM . We are Interested in joining a cruise from the port to Kyōto and back . May I know how much it will cost , itinerary and details can you also suggest a shore excursion on Sept.12 in Fukuaka . our ship arrives 12:00 noon and leaves 9:00 pm . Thanks
Mell Santos
at 12:22
Dear Mel,
Welcome to Asia Shore Excursions.
The detailed quotation and other information on Maizuru tour to Kyoto and Fukuoka shore excursion have been sent to your email, please check it.
Many thanks,