5-Day Kobe and Arima Onsen Adventure Itinerary

Begin your second day with a visit to Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum. This museum offers an insightful look into the traditional sake brewing process. You can also sample some sake at the end of your tour. For breakfast, stop by Boulangerie Comme Chinois, known for its delicious pastries and coffee.

After exploring the sake brewery museum, head over to UCC Coffee Museum. Here you can learn about coffee production and enjoy some freshly brewed coffee. For lunch, dine at Steakland Kobe, famous for its mouth-watering Kobe beef dishes. Following lunch, embark on Kobe Nada Sake Brewery District Private Walking Tour, where you'll explore more sake breweries in this historic district.

In the evening, take part in One day in Kobe with beef dinner =premium=. This experience includes a guided tour around some key attractions followed by an exquisite dinner featuring premium Kobe beef. Enjoy your meal at one of Kobe's top-rated restaurants specializing in this delicacy.

Start your third day with a visit to Maiko Marine Promenade, an elevated walkway that offers stunning views of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Osaka Bay. Enjoy a relaxing morning walk while taking in these breathtaking sights. Have breakfast at Café de Paris, known for its delightful pastries and scenic views.

After enjoying Maiko Marine Promenade, make your way towards Arima Onsen for an afternoon of relaxation. Before heading there, have lunch at Royal Mouriya, renowned for its exceptional steak dishes. Once you've arrived at Arima Onsen, check into one of their traditional ryokan inns such as Gekkoen Korokan or Taketoritei Maruyama.

Spend your evening unwinding at Arima Onsen's hot springs – one of Japan’s oldest onsen towns known for its therapeutic waters rich in minerals like iron & radium which are believed to have healing properties! Participate in Kobe Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour which includes visiting Mt Rokko’s observatory deck offering panoramic night views before returning back rejuvenated after soaking yourself amidst nature’s lap!

Start your fourth day with a visit to the historic Kitano-cho district, known for its well-preserved Western-style houses. These former residences of foreign merchants and diplomats offer a glimpse into Kobe's international past. Enjoy breakfast at Café Freundlieb, housed in a beautiful old church building, offering delicious pastries and coffee.

After exploring Kitano-cho, head to Kobe Private Walking Tour with Local Guide. This tour will take you through some of Kobe's hidden gems and provide insights into the city's history and culture. For lunch, dine at Misono Kobe Main Branch, famous for its teppanyaki dishes. Post-lunch, visit the Sorakuen Garden, a traditional Japanese landscape garden that offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.

In the evening, take part in One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=. This experience includes a guided tour around some key attractions followed by an exquisite dinner featuring standard Kobe beef. Enjoy your meal at one of Kobe's top-rated restaurants specializing in this delicacy.

On your final day, start with a visit to Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway. Take the ropeway up to the garden and enjoy panoramic views of Kobe along the way. The garden itself is home to over 75,000 herbs and flowers, making it a delightful place for a morning stroll. Have breakfast at Herb Garden Café, located within the garden premises.

After exploring Nunobiki Herb Garden, head back down to central Kobe for lunch at Kobe Plaisir, known for its high-quality Japanese cuisine including Wagyu beef dishes. Following lunch, join PrivateFull day Kobe City Tour w/Hotel Pickup, which will take you around some of the city's major attractions that you might have missed earlier in your trip.

In the evening, conclude your trip with a relaxing visit to Harborland Mosaic Mall. This waterfront shopping complex offers stunning night views of the harbor along with numerous dining options and entertainment facilities. Have dinner at La Shomon, renowned for its delectable yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) dishes before heading back to your accommodation.