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Kobe History & Photo Tour to Capture the Scenery and Cityscape 20% OFF
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$129.94
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Overview
Kobe History & Photo Tour to Capture the Scenery and Cityscape offers a captivating glimpse into one of Japan's most famous port cities. With its unique blend of historical architecture and breathtaking views, this tour is perfect for photography enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
- 📍 Visit Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitano Ijinkan, known for its stylish retro architecture and historical significance, making it a popular stop for tourists.
- 🏛️ Explore Kazamidori no Yakata, or Weathercock House, a stunning example of classical German architecture, featuring exhibits that showcase life in Kobe's past.
- ⛩️ Discover Kobe Kitano Temman Shrine, a historic site built over 800 years ago, offering panoramic views of the city and the Port of Kobe from its elevated grounds.
- 🏙️ Walk through the Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe, where the grand architecture reflects the city's rich history of trade and cultural exchange, ideal for memorable photos.
- 🛍️ Stroll along Otsunakadori, an 800-meter street lined with charming old-fashioned buildings, now home to trendy shops and cafes reflecting Kobe's contemporary vibe.
- 🌳 Capture artistic photos at Meriken Park, featuring the iconic BE KOBE monument and other unique installations throughout the scenic park.
- 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at Kobe Harborland, where you can savor local dishes while taking in views of the vibrant Port Tower and historic brick warehouses.
- 🏭 Photograph the Kobe Brick Warehouses, beautifully renovated red-brick buildings that serve as a reminder of the city's prosperous trading past.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide, who will enhance your experience and provide insights into Kobe's rich history.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this fascinating tour of Kobe's highlights.
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Kobe History & Photo Tour to Capture the Scenery and Cityscape
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
- Tour Guide
- Private Tour
- Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 500 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Estimated Costs of the Tour: 500 JPY per Person
Meeting point
JR Sannomiya Station (Ticket Office right next to the central ticket gate)
Return details
JR Kobe Station
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Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitano Ijinkan: This Starbucks outlet is located in Kitano Ijinkan-gai, a district lined with much fashionable retro architecture. Its buildin g has gained a reputation for its sophisticated design that makes the most of its historical background, making it one of Kobe's most popular tourist attractions.
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Kazamidori no YakataWeathercock House: Weathercock House is one of the symbolic buildings of Kobe, along with Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum. The building, built in the classical German style, attracts the gaze of people with its beautiful brickwork. Inside the museum, there are exhibits that give visitors a sense of how life was in those days, and one can spend a relaxing time here.
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Kobe Kitano Temman ShrineKitano Tenmangu Shrine: Built more than over 800 years ago in 1180 by Taira no Kiyomori, one of the military leaders in Japan at that time, the shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, widely revered as a god of learning. However, what most poeple do not know is the shrine is also a great viewing spot! After climbing the steep stairs in the precincts of the shrine, you can see the city center and the Port of Kobe. It is a perfect place to take commemorative photos with such a spectacular view as your backdrop.
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The Former Foreign Settlement of KobeKobe Foreign Settlement： This area is a place where you can feel the history of Kobe's development through trade and the influx of foreign culture. The building in this area is often used for wedding photos and fashion magazine shoots because of its massive and gorgeous architecture. This place is amazing for those who want to take pictures with a sophisticated atmosphere.
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OtsunakadoriOtsunaka Street： This area is lined with old-fashioned buildings along the 800-meter east-west street. The buildings have been renovated and now house apparel stores, general merchandise stores, and cafes. The area is full of stores that offer a taste of Kobe's trends, and the scenery is different from that of Ijinkan-gai and the port.
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Meriken ParkMeriken Park： Meriken Park is a park where you can take artistic photos with the BE KOBE monument and other unique objects placed throughout the park.
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Kobe HarborlandKobe Harborland： A facility locates on the west side of Kobe Port. Have lunch at a restaurant where you can enjoy a unique Kobe meal. The view from the facility is also a must-see, with its vermilion Port Tower, whistling cruise ships, and brick warehouses that remind us of the prosperity of the past.
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Kobe Brick Warehouses: This commercial facility consists of renovated warehouses that were in use during the period when trade flourished at the Port of Kobe. The distinctive red-brick buildings are popular as photo spots.
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Kobe History & Photo Tour to Capture the Scenery and Cityscape 20% OFF
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$129.94
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!