Shore Excursion
5.0 (34)

Cruise stop-over: day trip to Kyoto from Kobe port

8 hours English
5.0 (34)
100% Personalized

Discover Kyoto’s traditions and ancient culture on a day trip from Kobe Port.

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Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

KOBE PORT TERMINAL - The host will be waiting in the arrival lobby.

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

100% private and personalized itinerary
8 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customized, just get in touch to let us know how long you will be docking for.
Return taxi transport from Kobe port to Sannomiya station
Round-trip via Bullet Train

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • With your local host leading the way and taking care of transport
  • Walking experience once in central Kyoto (if required, your host can suggest public transport)
  • Explore Kyoto and visit its most famous shrines, temples and districts in just one day
  • Discover what makes Kyoto so unique, from its culture to traditional foods
  • Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or explore central Kyoto and its geisha district
  • Youur host will also reveal a few secret spots you can’t find in a guidebook!
  • Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get back well on time… for your peace of mind….

What travelers think of this experience

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Laura 1 November 2025

Gikken was wonderful & adapted to our interests and desires.

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Erin 1 November 2025

Our experience was wonderful. Our guide was polite, professional and knowledgeable. Our group of five, traveled by train with our guide to our destination city. He led us on a thoughtful tour and provided us with historical information. We enjoyed a very special lunch that was quite memorable and delicious. Overall, a great day with our guide, Nari.

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Wendy 1 October 2025

our guide Giken was great

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Douglas 1 October 2025

Very flexible tour. We were able to choose attractions, activity level and places to visit. Having a personal guide helped us travel between train connections as their English was very good. Highly recommend.

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Jeff 1 October 2025

Angelica was a fantastic host. She was so personable and informative. We appreciated her organization and flexibility. She was delightful.

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Lynn 1 October 2025

Michelle was so knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. She personalized our tour and was a bright light in the experience as she is energetic, fun, and speaks impeccable English.

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What you’ll do

Take the train to Kyoto with your local host, and discover another side of Japanese culture in its 8th-century capital. From discovering the centuries-old architecture of Kyoto Imperial Palace to catching a glimpse of a mesmerizing geisha along the cobbled streets of Gion, you’ll experience what makes Kyoto unique. You could explore the Fushimi sake district and sample fresh sake at a historic brewery, taste authentic wagashi (sweets) at Nishiki Market or experience a traditional tea ceremony. Visit the Fushimi Inari shrine and marvel at its famous, flame-colored tunnel or let your host reveal a hidden temple to you - whatever you choose to do, you’ll discover more than just the Kyoto that’s in guidebooks.

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