Chuo Tours
Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka
4
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*

Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

By Pinpoint Traveler
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation

Ages 0-120
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More


  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Private driver/guide
What's not included
  • Entrance fees (1,000 to around 1,800 yen per person total, depending on your choices)
  • Mountain cable car ride (590 yen for adults, 300 yen for children under 12)
  • Lunch
  • Child seat: 1,000 yen payable on day of tour.
  • Entry/Admission - Mt. Rokko Arima Ropeway
  • Entry/Admission - Kobe
  • Entry/Admission - Arima Onsen


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pickup at any centrally located Osaka hotel is included. This is defined as within the JR Loop Line. The following additional fees are assessed for further out points. All prices are per group, not per person, and are for each direction of travel, meaning that for both pickup and drop off at a location below, you should please double the fee shown. Shin-Osaka: 1,000 yen Universal Studios area: 2,000 yen Port of Osaka, Port of Kobe, or the Hyatt Osaka: 2,500 yen
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Osaka
      • Kobe
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33348P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Driver is a native English speaker or of equivalent ability.
        • According to Japanese law, children under 6 years old or less than 140cm MUST use car seats. Be sure to request one in advance from us if required.
        • Enjoy all the exciting stops described above and more on this private vehicle tour! The plan described is a model course, and there is the possibility for change based on our guests' interests. Timing and external factors (such as traffic conditions) may force deviations from this model course.
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
        • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
        • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33348P4

        From
        AU$928.42
        per group (up to 6)
        Select date and travellers
        Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.

        Similar experiences

        About the operator
        Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
        • Pinpoint Traveler
          547
          Japan
          Joined in February 2018
        • 74sagil
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great evening tour
          Lito was wonderful, we a great evening with a Gion tour and good food. We walked around Gion, met Geiko and Meiko and had tastings of local food.
          Written 4 October 2024
        • Scenic34947343787
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible tour with an amazing guide Kevin.
          We are so happy we booked this tour. We had an amazing guide Kevin who showed us Osaka like you have never seen it before. We really got to learn the ins and outs of the city, and many things most tourists might miss. Truly one of the best tours we have taken and all thanks to Kevin!
          Written 4 October 2024
        • cecilyw623
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Half-Day Tour in Osaka
          Bryan was a fantastic guide who was passionate about showing us the best of Osaka and sharing his in depth knowledge with us. His enthusiasm and entertaining nature made the 4hrs pass quickly and this tour is highly recommended for those short on time in Osaka. Thankyou Bryan for a wonderful tour !
          Written 30 September 2024
        • chrisvB5066BJ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Backpacking, "glamping" style
          Andres was great! The small group allowed many questions and intimate discussions. Andres provided great information, feedback and quirky responses to my quirky remarks.
          Written 27 September 2024
        • Maucdmx
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best bday celebration!
          Amazing service and experince, Javier the guide made the difference! Vehicle was clean and sharp, he was super knowledgeable and accurate. Willing and friendly
          Written 27 September 2024
        • Taniayarad
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome guide, awesome tour!
          You need to do this tour- it’s the best way to see Osaka! Our guide, Thomas, was amazing! We took our two boys (aged 8 and 10) on the walking tour and Thomas was so patient and tailored the tour to our family needs. It was quite a warm day and the boys required multiple refuelling stops (drinks, icecreams etc) and Thomas was so accommodating. Thomas took the time to find out what the boys liked and made recommendations based on that. We couldn’t have asked for more from Thomas or this tour. We were so glad we did this tour on our first day in Osaka as it truly gave us the best grounding for the city.
          Written 26 September 2024
        • 748carle
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Guaranteed a quality foodie experience
          This is a great way to guarantee a quality foodie experience in Osaka in a small group 3 or 4 quality spots with different concepts and food. Levy the guide was right on the money and knew his stuff and with a good dry sense of humor. It is hassle free and should one wish to have an extra sake or beer it is well managed..... pay the extra drink and move on to the next stop. We all had a great night !!!
          Written 21 September 2024
        • zacharysJ8334PJ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour!
          The tour, the views, and the food was amazing. Our tour guide was great and made the experience so much better. Would love to do it again!
          Written 21 September 2024
        • bophanyc2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kyoto Nighttime tour
          A really beautiful and enjoyable tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed learning about the area and eating good food while at it! Would definitely recommend for couples, friends, or family!
          Written 19 September 2024
        • E2951DZfrankd
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour ! I learned so much
          We had an amazing tour with Diego from Portugal. He was fluent in Japanese and knew soooo much about Japan. I learned more on this tour than I did in my entire time in Japan. Thank you for a great experience and amazing food .
          Written 13 September 2024
        • Q4803NXsusant
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend!
          Maya was a wonderful guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and generous. A downpour didn’t stop our group! . A fun and interesting time was had by all!
          Written 27 August 2024
        • Florian S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Loved it!
          Really great Tour with lots of interesting background information on Kyoto/Gion. I enjoyed it very much and the food spots were great too!
          Written 22 August 2024
        • 478bradyw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Would recommend. Nice way to see Gion at night
          Hugo is a fun and knowledgable guide. We ate at some delicious, very small restaurants. And the evening walk around Gion was beautiful.
          Written 19 August 2024
        • Maps57111240598
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Great Day In Osaka!
          This is everything we could have hoped for - and even more! Our guide Lito was a wealth of history, culture, trivia and everything else for our group. There wasn't a single question he couldn't answer. Not only did we walk away with an incredible appreciation of Osaka and its place in Japan's history, we also felt a deep understanding and connections to the nooks and crannies of the city we wouldn't have otherwise been able to experience. Couldn't give this tour a higher recommendation!
          Written 6 August 2024
        • E6779ICdavidc
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Osaka's Food Markets Walking Tour
          An amazing walking tour. Not quit as anticipated. But this made it better. Full of great information and history. A lot packed within four hours.
          Written 2 August 2024
        See all 547 reviews
        These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

        Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

        Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.


        We perform checks on reviews.
        Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
        Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
        When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
        Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
        Learn more about our review moderation.
        4.0
        4.0 of 5 bubbles7 reviews
        Excellent
        5
        Very good
        0
        Average
        1
        Poor
        0
        Terrible
        1

        Kerrie W
        20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Family
        It’s always a challenge finding tours that accomodate (celebrate) an octogenarian wanting to experience Japan (travelling with my husband and my 88 years young Mother)… the weather may have been cool & drizzly but Kevin was warm & such a bright spark! We really enjoyed our day wandering the Kobe gardens & hills… a soak in the hot springs & a lemon gelati were the perfect afternoon delight. Pre trip communication was fantastic.
        Thank you for helping to make my birthday a rather memorable one!
        Written 24 March 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Kevin made your day special and memorable, despite the weather. It's wonderful that you and your family enjoyed the Kobe gardens, hot springs, and delicious treats. We're glad we could accommodate and celebrate such a special occasion with you. Thank you for choosing Pinpoint Traveler!
        Written 10 April 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        puneet d
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Couples
        Wonderful experience!!! Thanks Lito for the insite about Kobe and city’s past. Loved it with you !! Highly recommend everyone who visits Japan to book them
        Written 7 September 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you for the amazing feedback! It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed your time in Kobe with Lito. We take pride in offering immersive experiences that highlight the city’s past. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again when you're back in Japan!
        Written 7 September 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Kyle C
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        July 2024 • Family
        Our guide Levy was outstanding. Levy tailored the day's activities specifically to what we wanted to see and do and was very friendly and entertaining. His knowledge on the area was first rate and he made sure that this was our favorite day in Japan.
        Written 29 July 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had an outstanding experience with our guide, Levy. Tailoring the day's activities to your preferences and making sure you had a memorable time is always our top priority. Levy's extensive knowledge of the area and his friendly, entertaining manner truly make him a fantastic guide. We're pleased that he made your day in Japan your favorite. Your kind words will be shared with him and the entire team. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future!
        Written 1 August 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Motuofm
        12 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked this tour nearly a month in advance and we were so excited for it. However, with less than 36 hours notice beforehand they canceled on us without any clear explanation or accountability. Just an unclear, poorly written email. When calling to try and figure out what happened and if we could rebook, we were placed on hold for nearly a half hour. No similar or identical tours were available that day at all. Completely ridiculous and unacceptable.
        Written 28 May 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hello, Thomas. A poorly written email, you say? Not everyone you interact with in Japan can speak English perfectly. We'd hope this is not surprising, especially since the person who wrote to you is part of the administration staff and not a guide. At any rate, a clear explanation was provided to you. We wouldn't have cancelled if it was in any way avoidable on our end. On exceedingly rare occasions, guides have emergencies and we can't find a replacement in time. It's not like we want to throw away the business of people who have entrusted a portion of their vacation with us. I hope your days have been happier since this tragedy befell you, and we once again apologize for the untimely and "ridiculous" cancellation.
        Written 3 June 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Sunshine62085545999
        4 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        This guide was friendly, but was only interested in being a driver. Not much was arranged or planned. Do not recommend him other than driving you around.
        Written 9 April 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        This tour is very different than all our other tours, and is recommended only for a fairly specific niche: visitors that wish to get out of the city, spend time in nature, and enjoy natural hot springs. There's a lot less sightseeing per se than a usual tour, and the day is mostly focused on breathing things in and gettting a relaxing soak in at the historic Arima Onsen hot spring district. Thank you for taking our tour, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Japan.
        Written 14 April 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Anna Seet
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019 • Friends
        Very good experience walking in the Arima ropeway with a experienced tour guy call Levy. Very nice and friendly guy. Had a fun day with him.
        Written 14 December 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        HI Seets, Thanks for leaving a review on our Mt. Rokko Tour! We really appreciate your 5 star review, and are super happy that you all had a nice day with our guide Levy. Happy Travels!
        Written 15 December 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Voyage06614085488
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2019
        This was a very relaxing experience for all of us, we enjoyed the trip as it was a very refreshing get away for all of us.
        Written 8 March 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hi Voyage06614085488, Thanks for the short but sweet review :) We appreciate you taking the time to do so.
        Written 26 April 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

        Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka provided by Pinpoint Traveler

        All Chuo HotelsChuo Hotel Deals
        All things to do in Chuo
        RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars