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Enjoy a Spectacular View of the Coastal City of Kobe!

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Explore the charm of Kobe. The world's longest bridge, observatory deck overlooking Seto Sea, and a fishing port with fresh fish!

Kobe is famous as one of the major cities in the Kansai region.
Did you know that you can also enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery that has been featured in international guidebooks?
The area around Akashi Kaikyo, just a 30-minute train ride from the center of Kobe, is full of special spots that only the locals know about.

The people of this area have lived with the sea for a long time, hence maritime transportation was crucial for their lives.
The city has also historically attracted many tourists, as the view of the Akashi Strait from the coast has appeared in many of Japan's most famous literary works.

In this tour, we will introduce you to such places where you can enjoy the scenery and life along the coast of Kobe!

The highlight of the tour is the spectacular view of the Akashi Strait. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the straits from various angles: from the world's longest suspension bridge, from the observatory on top of the mountain, and the ancient tombs along the coast.

You can also stop by a shopping street near Kobe's major fishing ports and taste the fresh local seafood. In addition, there are many restaurants in the shopping district that are popular among the locals, and our guide will show you the best places to eat. In addition, you will visit a temple that has been worshipped for over 1,000 years.

This plan is for those who want to enjoy the charm of the Seto Inland Sea as well as the central city of Kobe!

Highlights

・At the observatory of Sumaura Yamagami Amusement Park, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea to Osaka Bay.
・Visit the Goshikizuka Tumulus to learn about the ancient history of the region. Also, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Akashi Strait and Awaji Island up close.
・At Tarumi Shopping Street, we will enjoy fresh seafood and other gourmet delicacies popular among the locals.
・You can go inside the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world.
・At Sumadera Temple, you can learn about the local beliefs and the battle that marked a turning point in Japanese history.

Attractions

Sumadera Temple
This temple has a history of over 1000 years. In the vast precincts of the temple, you can taste various aspects of Japanese Buddhist culture all at once.
Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park
This park offers a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea and Osaka Bay from the observatory on top of the mountain and is dotted with facilities that have remained since the park opened in the 1950s, offering a taste of the good old days of Japan.
Tarumi Shopping Street
This is a shopping street where you can feel the daily life of residents. As there is a fishing port nearby, there are many stores selling seafood. Here we will introduce some of the restaurants that our guide recommends. All of the restaurants are famous and loved by the locals.
Goshikizuka Tumulus
The Goshikizuka burial mound is a historical site where you can learn what Kobe was like more than 1,600 years ago. You will be overwhelmed by the magnificent sight that suddenly appears when you are walking through a residential area. It is a rare burial mound where you can stop by and enjoy the beautiful view of Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge as you climb the mound.
Maiko Park (Akashi Kaikyo Bridge)
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world, is right in front of this park. You can even go inside the bridge and enjoy the spectacular view of the bridge and the strait from various angles. There is also a house where you can feel the Japanese lifestyle of more than 80 years ago, and it is a place full of local attractions.

Notes

・In case of bad weather on the day of the tour, transportation, places to visit, and tour routes may be changed.
・The tour end location is different from the meeting point. If you wish to change the end location, please consult with your tour guide.
・If you are late for the meeting time, we may not be able to provide you with a full tour experience due to the transportation used. Please be sure not to be late.
・We will be walking a lot, so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
・Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
・Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.

Safety Measures

Expenses Not Included

Tour price INCLUDES:
Guide fee, Insurance
Tour price EXCLUDES:
Transportation, Entrance fee, Meals, Souvenirs, Other experience fees.
　(Approximate minimum cash requirement: 2,100 yen / person)

Meeting Point

Sumadera station, Ticket gate

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