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What you\u2019ll do<\/h2>\n

“An extraordinary intellectual experience to feel and learn about pearl culture at a pearl wholesaler.”
\nWhen you think of pearls, most people think of \u201cpure white\u201d and \u201cround\u201d ones.
\nIn fact, pearls have a wide variety of types, shapes, and colors, and no two pearls are exactly alike.
\nIn this tour, pearl professional will give a lecture with interesting topics such as the history of the pearl industry and the process of pearls.
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After experiencing beautiful pearls, let’s go sightseeing in Kobe!
\nWe offer two courses for sightseeing:
\n1.Nunobiki Herb Garden Course
\n2.Pearl Street & Tea Time Course
\nYou can choose the course according to your preference or the weather.<\/p>\n

1.Nunobiki Herb Garden Course<\/h3>\n


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2.Pearl Street & Tea Time Course<\/h3>\n

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Schedule<\/h2>\n
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13:00<\/dt>\n
Meet at central ticket gate at JR Sannomiya Station<\/dd>\n
13:15<\/dt>\n
HINATA Trading Co., Ltd.
\nAndy 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.
\nYou can learn more about pearls while observing the actual equipment used for many years. Please feel free to ask any questions about pearls.
\nIt is a rare experience to see so many colorful pearls.\n<\/dd>\n
13:40<\/dt>\n
Tour of Processing Site & Pearl Sorting Experience
\nObserve up close how craftsmen process pearls.
\nActually, the most difficult and time-consuming part of pearl processing is “sorting”.
\nTry sorting the many unique pearls by carefully comparing their colors and shapes.
\nEven if the pearls look beautifully round, when they are made into a necklace, they may differ…
\nThe professionals will evaluate and decide the one who is the best at sorting pearls.
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14:00<\/dt>\n
Visit a showroom and order jewelry (if you would like)
\nHave you found your favorite pearl from among many attractive pearls?
\nYou can also order pearls you have selected to be processed into jewelries of your choice.
\nUpon leaving, you will also get a beautiful pearl shell as a souvenir.
\nChoose your favorite one from our selection. They can be used as soap dishes or accessory cases.
\n*We do not have any aggressive sales or solicitation for purchase.
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14:10<\/dt>\n
Sightseeing in Kobe *You can decide which course you would like to take on the day of the tour.
\n1.Nunobiki Herb Garden Course
\nOne 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.
\nTake a ropeway to explore the 12 gardens in the herb garden, and enjoy the fragrance of flowers and herbs in each season!<\/p>\n

2.Pearl Street & Tea Time Course
\nIn Kitano-machi, near HINATA Trading, there is a street commonly known as \u201cPearl Street,\u201d where about 220 pearl-related companies are gathered. Feel the history of Kobe while reviewing the history of pearls.
\nKobe 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 tea time at a traditional cafe?
\nAsk many questions about Kobe to our local guide!\n<\/dd>\n

16:00<\/dt>\n
Finish at Shin-Kobe station (Herb Garden Course) or at JR Sannomiya Station (Tea Time Course)<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

* This tour is generally unavailable on weekends, but we can arrange it for groups of 5 or more adults if you contact us at least 3 weeks prior to your desired date. Please click here<\/a> to contact us for reservations.<\/p>\n

Location<\/h2>\n