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Cruise Shore Excursion: Himeji Castle & Kobe Delights

  • 8 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Kobe
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Experience hosted by Pere Ignasi

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Join us for a day of adventure and culture! I'll take you to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and show you Kobe's must-see attractions. And for the perfect finale, indulge in Kobe beef at a top restaurant. Come and enjoy culture, culinary delights, and discovery with us!

Destination
Kobe, Japan
Category
Day Trips
Duration
8 hours
Transport mode
Public Transport
Available languages
English, Español
Included
  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide
  • Pick-up Included

7 reasons to book this tour

  • Port Pickup: ensuring a stress-free start to your adventure
  • Entrance tickets and transportation costs are included
  • Explore the Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Visit the Kobe's most iconic attractions
  • Taste the legendary Kobe beef at a top-tier restaurant
  • Enjoy a private tour, only you and me
  • Can be 100% customized

What you can expect

Cruise Shore Excursion: Himeji Castle & Kobe Delights in Kobe - 4a5f58c63fa17ba3e4674a3cf97f2a13

Are you excited about an unforgettable adventure designed for cruise travelers? Come and join me for a meticulously tailored journey that highlights the best of Himeji and Kobe, two stunning cities situated along Japan's coast. From port pickup to premium dining, every moment promises discovery and delight.

Your adventure will start with a warm welcome at the port. You don't have to worry about the logistics!

Our first stop is the magnificent Himeji Castle, a timeless symbol of Japan's rich history and the largest castle in Japan. As we wander through its majestic halls and sprawling grounds, you'll be transported back in time to an era of samurai and feudal lords.

Returning to Kobe, our adventure continues with a curated tour of the city's most iconic attractions. You'll experience the essence of Kobe in all its diversity and splendor, from the scenic beauty of Harborland to the serene ambiance of Ikuta Shrine.

But no visit to Kobe is complete without savoring its most famous culinary treasure - Kobe beef. As the day draws to a close, I will indulge your senses at a premium Kobe beef restaurant. You'll relish succulent cuts of marbled perfection, prepared to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

But I understand that every traveler is unique. That's why the tour is fully customizable to suit your preferences and interests. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a nature enthusiast, I'll tailor the experience for you. Just let me know your interests, and I'll craft a bespoke itinerary that showcases the best of Kobe and Himeji.

Entrance tickets and transportation are included!

Booking Information: To ensure a seamless experience, I kindly request that you inform me of your arrival details in advance. Please send me a message with your cruise ship itinerary, and I'll handle the rest!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Pere Ignasi.

  1. Meeting point

    You will be picked up anywhere in Kobe. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Port Pickup

    We will meet at the port.
  4. Himeji Castle Exploration

    Our first stop takes us to the magnificent Himeji Castle.
  5. Kobe City Highlights

    Returning to Kobe, your adventure continues with a curated tour of the city's most iconic attractions.
  6. Culinary Indulgence

    Taste Kobe's most famous culinary treasure – Kobe beef.
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
  • Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Rupert
26 February 2025
My wife and I highly recommend a tour with Pere. He gave us a wonderful insight into Kobe and Japanese culture. We strolled around Kobe trying a few street food snacks before enjoying a delicious Kobe beef teppanyaki meal and a sake museum tour/tasting.Great tour and insight of Kobe
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Sylvia
14 February 2025
Pere tailored a tour for us that included a cooking class! He went through so much extra effort to find a cooking class for us and the class was over the top! We learned to make a multi layered Japanese Breakfast in the setting of an old sake brewery, converted into a sake tasting and pairing center! The owners’ hosted us and the wife chef was patient and very expert in her teaching skills! Following the class and delicious consumption, Pere continued the tour with his expert knowledge of the area. He made sure we were safely back to our accommodations as well! I highly recommend Pere and the nadagogo sakedokoro.Top Notch Food and Sake Tour
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H🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8 January 2025
Was an amazing tour with Pere. He showed us all the main spots in Kobe and booked us an amazing Kobe Beef experience. He also helped with recommendaitons for the rest of our trip.10/10
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Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 November 2024
Although it took 2 hours longer than it should have for us to clear immigration from the ship Peri was there and stayed in contact on WhatsApp with us the whole time which was reassuring to know he hadn’t assumed we were just a “No Show”. Obviously the 2 hour delay getting off the ship meant that we then had to shorten our time together but he laid out our options and timings and let us choose our priorities for the time we had left. We then went on to have a great time going up mount Maya followed by a Japanese locals restaurant in Kobe. It was in a place where we probably wouldn’t have gone as tourists on our own, but we had a great time trying local specialities of the area and some Sake before returning to our cruise ship. It seems that we saw more and had a much better time than those on the Ship’s organised tours. Walking with Peri in Kobe
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Freddy🇪🇸 Spain
7 November 2024
Hemos hecho 2 tours con Peri, uno de día, ver cosas típicas, bonitos, sin muchos turistas, ha sido muy bien exactamente lo que queríamos,y después comer en Cobe , auténtica Cobe carne absolutamente fantástico. Y un tour de streetfood donde otra vez lo ha acertado por completo, muchas gracias Peri esperamos de verte un día por España, un abrazoUn tour a medida
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Ted🇺🇸 United States
2 November 2024
We had an amazing tour w Pere. What a wonderful interesting person. We learned a lot about the history of the area, saw great sights and of course had delicious local food!! We enjoyed going to local places that we would never find on our own and experiencing new dishes. What a fun afternoon. We wish Pere continued success; he is quite an inspiration speaking many languages fluently with a great background in education. Thanks Pere!Fantastic Day in Kobe
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LYNDY🇦🇺 Australia
5 October 2024
Thank you Peri for a fabulous tour of Himeji Castle and Kobe. Your knowledge and information was fascinating. The Kobe dinner at the end of the day was a perfect end - thank you for booking it on our behalf. Wonderful guide
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Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 July 2024
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Martha🇺🇸 United States
13 July 2024
We had a wonderful afternoon with Pere doing the Street Food Tour. He has such a great interest in all things food and took us to sample so many great foods. Pere is very discerning with his recommendations so you will eat very well and enjoy the whole experience! We wouldn't have been able to see and eat so much good food without him :) Great afternoon with Pere!
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David🇩🇪 Germany
1 May 2024
Short answer: Yes! We’ve done a couple of „10 Tastings“ food tours in Japan and this is definitely different and special. Of course the tour is expensive but then so is high quality Kobe Beef. It’s not something you can do cheaply or if you do find a place selling inexpensive “Kobe beef” you’re probably being ripped off. We had a great afternoon with Peri who gave us great insights into the world of Sake and how it’s made, the background of what makes Kobe beef special and showed us around some fun parts of Kobe. Obviously the highlights were tasting the Sake and Kobe beef. It was also interesting getting to know a perspective on the expat experience from someone who’s moved to Japan and been here a couple of years. Would highly recommend the tour if you want to get to know real Kobe beef!Sake and Kobe Beef: Is it worth it?
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rahul
22 April 2024
Man merkt schnell, das das er sich nicht nur super auskennt sondern auch sein Wissen gerne teilt ein super Tourgide und ein Highlight unsere Reise. Danke Dafür.Food tour Kobe
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Laura
19 April 2024
Pasamos un día genial en Kobe! No solo fuimos a visitar los lugares más icónicos de la ciudad, Peri nos acompañó a zonas más escondidas en la ciudad, preciosas y sin gente. Mi recomendación es que le digáis en lo que estáis interesados y él se encargará de todo. Recomiendo también que no perdáis la oportunidad de comer carne de Kobe! Tour en Kobe
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Michael🇺🇸 United States
2 April 2024
We spent a great day with Pere seeing the sites of Kobe. He met us at the ship and proceeded to take us to many great sites in the city including a lunch featuring Kobe beef and Shabu Shabu. The communication and planing leading up to the day was awesome and really removed the stress of non familiar surroundings. Pere was very responsive and provided a day including all the sites we discussed. My recommendation is to give him an overview of what you want to see and let him set the agenda. The time spent in Kobe was great and we really enjoyed the city, the sites and Pere. He was a wealth of information that we really appreciated. If you want a great day in Kobe I recommend working with Pere for an outstanding experience.Great day in Kobe
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Bethany🇺🇸 United States
30 December 2023
Wonderful walking food tour of Kobe. Pere was very professional, knowledgeable, and fun! Highly recommend!Kobe food tour with Pere

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

More about me

Hi! I’m Pere Ignasi, but you can call me Peri 😊. I’m a Spanish native who made Japan my home, and I’ve been sharing my passion for this incredible country as a tour guide for years!

I offer tours all over Kansai, but my heart belongs to Osaka and Kobe, two cities full of life, history, and amazing food 🍜! I speak English, Spanish, and Catalan, so you can feel comfortable exploring in your language.

My journey as a guide started when friends visited me in Japan. I loved showing them around, taking them to the best restaurants 🍣, and helping them discover hidden gems. That passion turned into my profession, and now I get to do what I love every day!

Whether you're into history 🏛️, food 🍡, pop culture 🎮, or off-the-beaten-path experiences 🌿, I’ll make sure your tour is tailored to your interests. Want to try new dishes? Explore ancient temples? Visit anime and gaming spots? I’m here to make it happen!

I also have years of experience working with kids, so if you're traveling as a family, I’ll design fun and engaging activities that everyone, adults and children alike, will enjoy.

The best part of my job? Meeting people from all over the world 🌎, sharing stories, and creating unforgettable memories. I’m very talkative, so get ready for a fun and lively tour!

Let me show you the magic of Kansai, its culture, flavors, and hidden treasures. I can’t wait to explore with you! 🗺️

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