Hyogo: Kobe Port Terminal & Don Quijote — Guide Harumi
October, 2025
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 Kobe Port Terminal
- 8:15-8:45 Port of Kobe Earthquake memorial Park , Meriken Park
- 9:00-9:30. Foreigners' Residence District (Ijinkan Street)
- 9:45-10:30 Nunobiki Herb Garden
- 11:00-12:00 Hakutsuru Sake Museum
- 12:30-13:05 Lunch Conveyor Belt Sushi
- 13:30-13:50 Don Quijote
- 14:00 Kobe Port Terminal
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Kobe Port Terminal at 8:00, Port of Kobe Earthquake memorial Park , Meriken Park at 8:15, Foreigners' Residence District (Ijinkan Street) at 9:00, Nunobiki Herb Garden at 9:45, Hakutsuru Sake Museum at 11:00, Don Quijote at 13:30 and Kobe Port Terminal at 14:00.
Title: What's a Private Day Tour with a Herb Garden and Sake Museum Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. They were very calm and pleasant. When we visited the herb garden, one of the guests was reminded of someone who had passed away and became a little sad, but overall we spent an enjoyable time together, sharing honey soft-serve ice cream and playing games. At the museum, unlike my previous visit, I was surprised by the wide variety of tastings available. A fellow visitor from abroad also kindly gave us paid tasting coins, so we were able to enjoy many samples. On the way back, we went to a discount store to buy souvenirs, but it seemed they could not find what they were looking for. We finished within the allotted time, and I am truly grateful to the driver, who helped us in many ways.
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Hello, my name is Harumi, and I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I have been actively involved in volunteer activities for many years, sharing my passion for Japanese culture and history. As a kimono dressing instructor, I can provide hands-on kimono experiences and guide tours. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of sumo wrestling, making my tours ideal for those interested in this fascinating sport. I am also well-versed in Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Jūdenken) and can introduce historical townscapes dating back to the Edo period. If you are interested, I would be happy to show you around the sake brewing process in the Nada region.
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Harumi is an amazing guide. Knows everything about the sites she takes you to. She is excellent with kids and even brought them oregami and treats. The heat was a bit oppressive and we were so glad we paid for the driver with a large and clean air conditioned van. Harumi, the guide, was a true professional. She devised a very good itinerary and was also flexible when the kids were hungry, etc. Would highly recommend.