• Mt. Rokko Arima Ropeway - Take a beautiful ride up the mountain in a vintage slope-climbing cable car that runs right through the forest. Lovely in all seasons!
• Mt. Rokko - Views, views, views! Then a pleasant drive through some lovely mountain roads as we head to the gardens.
• Kobe Municipal Arboretum - Enjoy a peaceful walk through a very large botanical garden in the mountains above Kobe.
• Arima Onsen - Enjoy a soak here in the region’s most famous hot springs, Arima Onsen. The waters are said to rejuvenate! There’s a quaint town to shop and look around too.

• Private driver/guide
• Transport by private vehicle

• 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.

Escape the lively atmosphere of Osaka as you’re transported via expressway in a high-end vehicle to the towering mountains near Kobe. During your exclusive tour, you’ll trek on an ancient cable car, explore magnificent gardens and a thermal bath at Arima Onsen, all the while gaining knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment through the company of a guide fluent in English.

• 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.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.