Enjoy a scenic autumn day in Kobe with a Rokko–Arima Ropeway ride offering stunning fall views, a 40-item lunch buffet at Kobe Port Tower Hotel featuring red snow crab legs, and a chance to admire the “10-million-dollar night view” of Mt. Rokko. You’ll also visit the Kobe Municipal Arboretum for vibrant foliage and enjoy free time exploring the charming Arima Onsen town.
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The Highlight
- Enjoy a scenic ropeway ride over Rokko and Arima, beautifully colored in autumn hues.
- Admire the breathtaking “10-million-dollar night view” from Rokko Garden Terrace!
- Savor a 40-item lunch buffet at Kobe Port Tower Hotel, featuring red snow crab legs and a wide variety of dishes.
- Discover the vibrant autumn foliage at the Kobe Municipal Arboretum.
- Enjoy about 60 minutes of free time to stroll through the charming, retro-style streets of Arima Onsen town.
The Experience
Enjoy a scenic ropeway ride over Rokko and Arima, beautifully colored in autumn hues
- Ride the Rokko–Arima Ropeway connecting Rokko Summit and Arima in about 12 minutes, enjoying sweeping autumn foliage from the gondola windows during the typical peak from early to late November (subject to yearly variation). During peak season, waiting times may occur, and boarding may be split into two groups due to capacity and congestion.
Admire the breathtaking “10-million-dollar night view” from Rokko Garden Terrace!
- Located about 800 meters above sea level, Rokko Garden Terrace offers a spectacular panoramic view of Kobe city and its harbor. From this scenic spot, you can enjoy the dazzling “10-million-dollar night view” of Kobe.
Please note: The night view may not be visible depending on weather conditions.
Savor a 40-item lunch buffet at Kobe Port Tower Hotel, featuring red snow crab legs and a wide variety of dishes.
- Enjoy a delightful buffet experience at “The HARBOR Buffet Dining,” a newly renovated restaurant that reopened in July 2024, offering around 40 diverse dishes to choose from.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. Menu items (excluding red snow crab legs) are subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
Discover the vibrant autumn foliage at the Kobe Municipal Arboretum
- At the Kobe Municipal Arboretum, you can admire around 3,000 trees from 38 different species showcasing stunning autumn colors. Stroll through the picturesque Metasequoia Avenue, a popular photo spot, and enjoy the beautiful reflections of vibrant foliage on the surface of Hase Pond.
Best viewing period: Late October to early December (varies by year).
Enjoy about 60 minutes of free time to stroll through the charming, retro-style streets of Arima Onsen town
- Take a leisurely stroll through the historic streets of Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns. Enjoy local snacks, quaint shops, and relaxing foot baths at your own pace!
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 09:45Meet at Umeda (Meet 09:30 / Depart 09:45).
- Kobe Municipal Arboretum: View foliage at Metasequoia Avenue and Hase-ike; stroll about 60 minutes.
- Kobe Port Tower Hotel: Lunch buffet with red snow crab legs and about 40 dishes; about 60 minutes.
- Rokko-Arima Ropeway “Rokko Sancho (Summit) Station”.
- Board Rokko–Arima Ropeway: About 12 minutes aerial ride while viewing autumn leaves.
- Rokko–Arima Ropeway “Arima Onsen Station”.
- Arima Onsen Town: Free stroll about 60 minutes.
- Rokko Garden Terrace: View the “Million-Dollar Night View” about 45 minutes, weather permitting.
- 19:15Return by bus to Umeda (Arrive around 19:15).
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- This tour will continue to be sold even after the Settlement Sale period ends.
- For parties with an odd number of participants, bus seating will, in principle, be shared with other guests; thank you for understanding in advance.
- Due to traffic congestion and related factors, the time spent at each stop may be shortened.
- Parts of the itinerary may be rearranged.
- The itinerary includes free-stroll time; please participate wearing comfortable walking shoes.
- During the autumn foliage season, heavy congestion is expected for the ropeway, and waiting times may occur before boarding.
- Due to ropeway capacity and congestion during the foliage season, boarding may be split across two separate runs.
- If the Rokko–Arima Ropeway is suspended due to bad weather or similar reasons, a refund equivalent to the group boarding fare will be provided and the itinerary will be changed.
- During the Arima Onsen stroll, returning to the bus boarding point requires walking up a steep slope for about 15 minutes.
- Kobe Municipal Arboretum: The typical peak foliage season is from late October to early December each year.
- Rokko–Arima Ropeway: The typical peak foliage season is from early to late November each year.
- Peak foliage timing varies depending on weather conditions; the tour will operate regardless of foliage conditions.
- The night view may not be visible depending on the weather.
- Rokko Garden Terrace: Fees for paid facilities such as the “Rokkō Shidare” paid observatory are not included in the tour price.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
