TOUR DETAILS

TOUR DETAILS

Pearl Tour in Kobe

Price 11,800JPY

Price
11,800JPY
duration
3 hours
Group size
Minimum 2 〜Maximum 8 people
Includes
Pearl tour souvenir, Admission and ropeway at Nunobiki Herb Garden (Herb Garden Course) or Afternoon tea (Tea Time Course)
Hosted in
Japanese / English (French and German are also available for Pearl Tour only)
Area
Kobe
Overview
Kobe - The World-Class City of Pearls
Kobe, an exotic port city, is actually the birthplace of the “ Pearls in the World ”. Japan is proud of its world-class Akoya pearls, and the beauty and quality of Akoya pearls have fascinated buyers and jewelry designers from all over the world for many years.
The Port of Kobe is the gateway for these pearls to the world. Many pearl-related companies still gather there, and pearls are transformed into beautiful jewelry with sophisticated techniques unique to Kobe.
Walking around the city, you will find pearl stores and showrooms in modern boutiques and classical buildings. It is also fun to choose a special piece of jewelry to commemorate your trip. Experience the elegant atmosphere of Kobe with the sparkle of pearls.

Pearl Tour in Kobe

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What you’ll do

“An extraordinary intellectual experience to feel and learn about pearl culture at a pearl wholesaler.”
You can learn about the history of pearls, the cultivation and processing process, and the wide variety of pearls in this humorous lecture by a pearl professional.

After experiencing beautiful pearls, let’s go sightseeing in Kobe!
We offer two courses for sightseeing:
1.Nunobiki Herb Garden Course
2.Pearl Street & Tea Time Course
You can choose the course according to your preference or the weather.

1.Nunobiki Herb Garden Course


2.Pearl Street & Tea Time Course

Schedule

13:00
Meet at central ticket gate at JR Sannomiya Station
13:15
HINATA Trading Co., Ltd.
Andy Muller, the current chairman of the board, has contributed greatly to the development of South Sea pearls from cultivation to distribution since his arrival in Japan in 1968, based in Kobe which is the world’s leading pearl distribution city.
He has earned not only a pioneering career, but also an international reputation as an expert in the South Sea pearl industry for his depth of expertise in pearls and his outstanding observational skills.
13:40
Experience a pearl processing site
Observe up close how craftsmen assemble necklaces.
If you would like, you can actually experience drilling a hole in a pearl.
13:50
Pearl selection (pairing) experience
Comparing colors and shapes carefully, choose the perfect pair from among the numerous unique pearls .
A craftsman will evaluate and decide the best pair from among the participants.
14:00
Visit a showroom and place an order (if you would like)
Have you found your favorite pearl from among many attractive pearls?
You can also order pearls you have selected to be processed into jewelries of your choice.
Upon leaving, you will also get a wonderful souvenir related to pearls.
14:10
Sightseeing in Kobe
1.Nunobiki Herb Garden Course
One of the largest herb gardens in Japan with about 200 species of 75,000 flowers and herbs, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Kobe from 400 meters above sea level.
Take a ropeway to explore the 12 gardens in the herb garden, and enjoy the fragrance of flowers and herbs in each season!

2.Pearl Street & Tea Time Course
In Kitano-machi, near HINATA Trading, there is a street commonly known as “Pearl Street,” where about 220 pearl-related companies are gathered. Feel the history of Kobe while reviewing the history of pearls.
Kobe is also known as a city of sweets! There are many wonderful cafes that you will want to stop by. If you want to spend a relaxing afternoon, how about having afternoon tea at a traditional cafe?
Ask many questions about Kobe to our local guide!

16:00
Finish at Shin-Kobe station (Herb Garden Course) or at JR Sannomiya Station (Tea Time Course)

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