Kobe 1 Day Itinerary (Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, Kiku Masamune Sake Brewery Museum, Mt. Rokko,Arima Onsen)

The building that had been used at the founding of this brewery at the beginning of the 20th century has been renovated with the recreation of the old-fashion sake brewing process. The manufacturing of sake is exhibited in an easy-to-understand manner. After the tour, you can sample some sake as well.

A memorial hall in tribute to a famed Japanese sake brewery with over 350 years of history. The tools that were used at the very beginning of the company’s founding are on display and the origins of sake brewing are explained. Sake tasting and popular sweets can also be sampled.

A historic cable car that was first started in 1932. It is popular for its old-fashioned classic design. It links Rokko Cable Shita Station and Rokko Sanjo Station with the trip to the observation point at the peak of Mt. Rokko taking about 10 minutes.

Mt. Rokko is famous for its view of the city of Kobe, and off in the distance, the Osaka Plain and Wakayama Prefecture can be seen. Have lunch after reaching Rokko Sanjo Station. There are plenty of restaurants such as the Tenran Café and the Garden Terrace where you can enjoy the grand panorama of Mt. Rokko while you have your meal. After lunch, you can take a walk in places such as the Rokko International Musical Box Museum and the Rokko Alpine Botanical Museum.

Arima Onsen boasts nationwide popularity and it is known as a famous hot spring that has been beloved by the Imperial family and nobility since ancient times. The onsen which has retained its old-fashioned atmosphere can also be recommended for taking a stroll through the town before you take a bath. Then visit the temples and shrines along with Kin-no-Yu where Arima Onsen originated. You can take the ropeway from Mt. Rokko to Arima Onsen near the Rokko Garden Terrace.