Private Tour - Tracing the Quaintness Nature and Traditional Crafts in Kobe
Overview
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Kobe is known as an international port city, but it is also known as a place that reminds us of nature and conveys traditions.
This tour will take you to see the craftsmanship and cultures nurtured in Kobe, as well as the nature that shows its expression in each of the four seasons.
First, you will visit Nunobiki Falls, known as one of the three most sacred waterfalls in Japan, where you can feel the majestic activity of nature.
At the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, you can experience and learn about the carpentry techniques that have supported the development of Japan.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the Sorakueb Garden, a quaint place with a perfect blend of nature, tradition, and Japanese and Western culture.
We will provide you with a day to rediscover the charm of Kobe by experiencing the nature and traditions scattered throughout the city.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If it rains on the day of the tour, we will not visit Nunobiki Falls for safety reasons.
The tour end location will differ from the start location. If you would like to change the end location, please consult with your tour guide.
The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. (Entrance fees, transportation fees, activity fees, etc. - at least about JPY4,100 /person)
If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
What To Expect
Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki)
Nunobiki Falls: A scenic spot that is one of the three most sacred waterfalls in Japan. On the way to the waterfalls, you can enjoy a real hike and experience the charm of Kobe, a metropolis sandwiched between the sea and the mountains, in a short time while being healed by the rich nature.
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum: It was opened in 1984 in Nakayamate, Kobe, as the only museum of carpentry tools in Japan, to collect and conserve such disappearing tools as a cultural heritage, and to pass them on to the next generation through research and exhibitions. The museum has 35,000 items on display and offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the skills, wisdom, and spirit of the people who use the tools, as well as the architecture and wood culture that surrounds it.
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Private Tour - Tracing the Quaintness Nature and Traditional Crafts in Kobe
What‘s Included
Private Tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Tour Guide
Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
The use of private van
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kobe experience
NoAll2,Mar 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Yasushi was knowledgeable, personable and provided a wonderful experience for our family in Kobe, Japan. Highly recommend him as a guide.
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