Showing all 15 results

Kobe Shore Excursions, Day Tours & Trips for Cruise Passengers

Locating 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.

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the port
  • Highlights: Osaka Castle - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
  • Note: Specifically designed for cruise travelers with this docking schedule in Kobe/Osaka, Japan (11:59 PM -23:00 PM) who don’t have much time.

Kobe Shore Excursions

Kobe Highlight Tour | 6 Hours

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the port
  • Highlights: Sake Brewery - Sannomiya shopping -  Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Park
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Kinkakuji Temple - Nishiki Market - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle - Jinmatsuan - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Kobe Shore Excursions

Himeji Highlights Tour | 8 Hours

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Himeji Castle - Kokoen Garden (Include Tea Drinking) - Maiko Marine Promenade (Hyogo-Maiko Park)
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Arashiyama bamboo forest -Togetsu-Kyo Bridge -  Kinkakuji Temple - Fushimi Inari-Taisha Temple
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: Kobe Port
  • Highlights: Himeji Castle - Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu - Kokoen Garden - Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: Kobe port
  • Highlights: Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine - Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Nara Deer Park - Osaka Castle
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Kobe Shore Excursions

Kyoto Highlight Tour | 7 Hours

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights:  Nijo-Jo Castle -  Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion) - Kiyomizu-Dera Temple - Stroll Higashiyama District if time permits
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 10 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine - Nijo-jo Castle - Kinkakuji Temple - Kiyomizu-Dera Temple - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Kiyomizu-Dera Temple - Ando Doll Shop - Nijo-Jo Castle
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Day 1: Osaka Castle – Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine – Shigisan Gyokuzoin Temple (L, D)
Day 2: Attend Goma-Gyo & Daihannya – Higashiyama District (B)
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Kobe Shore Excursions

Nara City Tour | 9 Hours

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Koriyama Castle Ruins - Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Osaka castle
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Kobe Shore Excursions

Takamatsu Highlights | 9 Hours

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: From the Port
  • Highlights: Takamatsu Castle ruins - Genpei Yashima Old Battle Field -  Yashima-ji Temple - Ritsurin Garden
  • Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)