Arima to Rokko Garden Terrace: Waterfalls Tour

This tour takes you from Arima Hot Springs up to the Rokko Garden Terrace, with stops along the way to view waterfalls. The Rokko Garden Terrace is adjacent to the Rokko Sancho Station of Rokko Arima Ropeway, so you can return to Arima Hot Springs by the ropeway. Additionally, for those heading toward Kobe, there is a bus from the Rokko Garden Terrace to the Rokko Sanjo Station of Rokko Cable Car. We plan to arrive at the Garden Terrace by around 3 p.m., allowing some time to explore before the last ropeway and cable car departs. Although the tour does not reach the summit of Rokko Mountains, it passes through scenic viewpoints. Lunch is included.

※The fees for the ropeway, cable car, bus, and other public transportation are not included in the tour price.

Trail conditions: This course includes relatively steep ascents and descents. At times, you may need to use ropes to climb up or down the steeper sections. There will be several stream crossing, but please be cautious, as the stepping stones can be very slippery.

Difficulty Level

Standard Duration

5 Hours

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Tour Fee

12,000 JPY per person or

30,000 per group (up to 5 people)

Course Overview

Additional Information

  • Due to rain or heavy snow, the hiking trail conditions may worsen. For your safety, the tour will be canceled if inclement weather is expected. The cancellation decision will generally be based on the weather forecast as of 6 PM two days prior. In the event of a cancellation, any payments made for the tour will be promptly refunded.
  • Please join the tour in appropriate footwear, such as hiking boots or trekking shoes, and suitable clothing for mountain hiking. Especially from November onward, temperatures can drop significantly in the mountains. Please bring a jacket to stay warm.
  • Please consider bringing rain gear, as needed, depending on the weather that day.
  • We do not offer rental of shoes or clothing.
  • Please note that parts of the course may be subject to change depending on conditions on the day of the tour. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY.
  • Please bring your own drinks (such as bottled beverages) for hydration during the hike.
  • The standard lunch menu includes chicken and bread, but we can accommodate requests for allergies, vegetarian, and halal options. Please inform us of the required number of special meals at least two days before the tour date.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

For the tour you have reserved, please make the full payment for the tour fee at least 24 hours before the meeting time of the tour. If payment is not received by 24 hours prior to the tour date, the reservation will be automatically canceled. Additionally, if you make a reservation within 24 hours of the tour date, your booking will be confirmed only after the tour fee has been paid.

If you need to cancel your reserved tour due to personal circumstances, the following cancellation fees will apply based on the timing of the cancellation.

24 hours or more prior to the meeting time of the TourYou will only be responsible for the various fees related to refunds, if any.
12 hours before the meeting time of the Tour20% of Tour fee
After the meeting time of the Tour100% of Tour fee

Please send cancellation notifications by email or via the Contact Form.

If you do not arrive at the meeting place by 90 minutes after the scheduled meeting time on the day of the tour, your reservation will be automatically treated as an after-the-meeting-time cancellation. For those traveling in Japan, please provide a contact method in Japan if possible. If adjustments to the meeting time are necessary, please contact us by two days before the tour using a reachable method in Japan.

If the tour is canceled due to weather conditions or other disasters at our discretion, no cancellation fee will be charged.

Other Useful Information for Your Trip

There is a Montbell store conveniently located in the heart of Arima Town, where you can easily shop for hiking gear.