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Hyogo & Kobe Day Tour from Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Night View | Japan

Private Day Trips
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10 hours

Explore Japan's Hyogo Prefecture on a guided tour from Osaka, discovering the historic Himeji Castle, rejuvenating Arima Onsen, breathtaking night vistas from Mount Rokko, and more.

  • Experience the changing floral landscapes of each season at Himeji Castle
  • Immerse yourself in the long and rich history of Japan at Arima Onsen, one of the country's three most ancient hot springs
  • Ensure a comfortable travel experience with absolutely no shopping involved
  • Travel worry-free with a driver fluent in both Japanese and Chinese
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One-day Tour to Hyogo and Kobe | Himeji Castle, Arima Hot Spring, and Night View of Mt. Rokko|Chinese and Japanese Service

Inclusions

  • Transportation fare

  • Parking fee

  • Toll fee

  • Fuel cost

  • Driver's meal expenses

  • Driver service fee

Exclusions

  • Travel safety insurance

  • Attraction tickets

  • Dining expenses

  • Personal expenses

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

  • A space fee of JPY2,000 per piece will be charged for carrying large luggage, with the luggage size not exceeding 28 inches

Additional Info

  • Online reservation does not guarantee that the reservation is successful. You must receive the itinerary confirmation to ensure a successful reservation. If not received, please consider placing the order again

  • The price is the same for both adults and children. Infants and toddlers under 2 years old can be held on the lap of an accompanying adult without occupying a seat. Please note the date of birth of the infant or toddler when placing an order for future reference

  • Those who are 18 years old or over 65 years old cannot purchase tickets alone and need to be accompanied by a guardian.

FromR985.28Per Person
Available from 28th Jul 2025

What's included in Hyogo & Kobe Day Tour from Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Night View | Japan

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

10:20

[Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 6 7-11 Convenience Store] Meet up. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance. To avoid delaying your subsequent itinerary, we apologize for your understanding.

[Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 6 7-11 Convenience Store] Meet up. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance. To avoid delaying your subsequent itinerary, we apologize for your understanding.

*The driver or tour guide will contact you to confirm the meeting time and itinerary before departure. Please pay attention to your communication software and messages.

Himeji Castle, also known as White Egret Castle, is both a national treasure of Japan and a world heritage site. It is also one of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan, and is an ancient city that must be visited by Japanese history enthusiasts. The pure white stucco walls of Himeji Castle resemble a white heron spreading its wings in flight. (Stay for 3 hours)

Himeji Castle, also known as White Egret Castle, is both a national treasure of Japan and a world heritage site. It is also one of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan, and is an ancient city that must be visited by Japanese history enthusiasts. The pure white stucco walls of Himeji Castle resemble a white heron spreading its wings in flight. (Stay for 3 hours)

Arima Onsen is one of the three oldest hot spring towns in Japan. It is a hot spring street lined with old inns, souvenir shops, and temples. The shrines and temples have a strong ancient flavor and are steeped in the long and rich history of Japan. (Stay 1.5 hours)

Arima Onsen is one of the three oldest hot spring towns in Japan. It is a hot spring street lined with old inns, souvenir shops, and temples. The shrines and temples have a strong ancient flavor and are steeped in the long and rich history of Japan. (Stay 1.5 hours)

Mt. Rokko is located near Kobe. The mountain area is designated as the Gekidonaikai National Park. It is the place to see the night view of Kobe and is said to be one of the three best night view spots in Japan. (Stay for 45 minutes) *Recommended round trip by cable car (1,100 yen for adults/550 yen for children), please pay for the cost yourself.

Mt. Rokko is located near Kobe. The mountain area is designated as the Gekidonaikai National Park. It is the place to see the night view of Kobe and is said to be one of the three best night view spots in Japan. (Stay for 45 minutes) *Recommended round trip by cable car (1,100 yen for adults/550 yen for children), please pay for the cost yourself.
19:20

Return to the departure point

20:40

Arrive in Osaka (return to the meeting point and disband) (20:40 is the estimated arrival time)

* The above times are standard times under smooth traffic conditions and are for reference only. Due to local laws and regulations in Japan, the driver's daily working hours are 10 hours. Therefore, if there is a traffic jam, the time spent at the attraction will be reduced accordingly. Please place your order with caution. Thank you for your understanding.

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

- Itinerary Information -

Meeting time: 10:20

Departure time: 10:30

Meeting point: 7-11 convenience store at Nihonbashi Exit 6

Duration: About 10 hours

Return information: Expected to arrive at the original meeting point (Osaka Nihonbashi) around 19:20-20:40

Inclusions

  • A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • When making a reservation, please be sure to provide your contact information (mobile phone number with international roaming/Line/Whatsapp/Wechat). Customer service will confirm your itinerary with you at 21:00 (local time) 1 day before departure at the latest, so please take note. If you haven't been contacted within the time limit, please contact customer service.
  • Therefore, the trip is a shared day tour. If the driver cannot contact you due to personal reasons, in order to ensure the travel time of all guests, the driver will wait for 5 minutes and then leave. It will be regarded as the guest's automatic waiver, and the fee will not be refunded. The loss will be borne by the guest.
  • During the trip, in order to ensure the smooth travel of other guests. If the guest fails to return to the agreed location at the designated time, the driver will wait for 5 minutes. Guests who are late/fail to return on time will need to go to the next attraction on their own. If you do not go to the next attraction, it will be regarded as leaving the group and giving up the trip, and no refund will be given.
  • There are parking spots available during this tour, and you are allowed to leave the group; however, you cannot change the parking spots at will, thank you for your understanding. If you leave the group midway, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this causes personal or property safety, the consequences must be borne by yourself.
  • Due to limited space in the vehicle, each passenger can only bring one piece of checked luggage 28 inches or less for free. Please inform us in the remarks when booking. If you need to bring more than one piece of checked luggage, you will need to pay a space fee of JPY2,000 per piece for the excess luggage, which must be paid to the driver on site.
  • The natural scenery is subject to the weather conditions of the day, which are considered force majeure factors. If the scenery does not meet your expectations, refunds will not be issued. Please be aware of this policy
  • In the event of force majeure or unforeseen factors such as weather or emergencies preventing the group's organization, all fees will be refunded, and no liquidated damages will be compensated
  • The car model will be arranged according to the number of people on the day: 5-8 seat car: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seat car: Toyota HIACE or the same level; 18-22 seat car: mini bus; 22 seat and above car: large bus.
  • If you are taking a flight on the day of departure, please make sure to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight.
  • It is prohibited to eat on the bus so as not to disturb other passengers.
  • If you need a vomit bag, please ask the driver in advance. Do not vomit on the bus. The cleaning costs and the costs caused by suspension of operation are borne by the guests.
  • People aged 18 or over 65 cannot purchase tickets alone and need to be accompanied by a guardian.
  • The time in the itinerary is the standard time under smooth traffic conditions and is for reference only. Due to local laws and regulations in Japan, the driver's daily working hours are 10 hours. Therefore, if there is a traffic jam, the time spent at the attraction will be reduced accordingly. Please place your order with caution. Thank you for your understanding.

Meet

Venues

  • Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 6 7 11 Convenience Store
    Between10:20 - 10:30
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Meeting / End Points

  • Himeji Castle

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Purchase Summary

【Travel conditions】

Travel origin and destination: Osaka, Hyogo Travel duration: Day trip Transportation method: Private charter car
Bus company name: Osaka Kokusai Kanko Co., Ltd. Meals: Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0 Accommodation facilities: None Minimum number of people in a group: 4 Tour leader: 0 Tour guide: 1 (driver and tour guide)

【Travel Planning and Execution】
Operating company name: Yamato Trabel Co., Ltd. Address: 2F, 3-9-24 Maejima, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
License number: Okinawa Prefecture Governor's Travel Business Registration No. 2-344

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Surcharge

Due to limited space in the vehicle, each passenger can only bring one piece of checked luggage 28 inches or less for free. Please inform us in the remarks when booking.
If you need to bring more than one piece of checked luggage, you will need to pay a space fee of JPY2,000 per piece for the excess luggage, which must be paid to the driver on site.

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Ticket Redemption

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