Tour world's longest bridge at Akashi-Kaikyo

Kobe, Japan •

Popular

Best months to visit

Apr, May, Jul

10°C – 19°C, april marks the full arrival of spring, with pleasant temperatures and cherry blossoms peaking in the first week, high crowds, peak season

Walking required

Yes

Participants must walk 2 km, use stairs unaided; not wheelchair accessible.

Value for money

Medium

Pricey but offers a thrilling, unique experience.

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Breathtaking Views

Couples raved about the panoramic views, a truly romantic experience. Highly recommended!

Amazing Adventure

Travelers found the tour an amazing adventure, perfect for couples seeking unique thrills.

Unique Experience

Visitors felt it was a unique experience, especially the maintenance catwalk. Very memorable!

Fear Heights

Couples with a fear of heights should avoid. The height is a major concern, sadly.

Physically Demanding

Travelers noted the tour's physical demands. Not ideal for all couples. Be prepared!

Advance Booking

Couples found advance booking was essential. Limited spots and peak season made it tough.

How to book

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Hours of operation

Monday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

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When to visit

We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.

Month

Crowd Level

Weather

Availability

Our recommendation

December

HIGH

6-10°C

Cold temperatures with occasional snowfall; temperatures range from 5.5°C to 10.1°C.

Closed

Bridge tours are not available from December to March.

Recommended

December features festive events such as the Kobe Luminarie, attracting many visitors. However, bridge tours are unavailable during this period.

January

LOW

2-9°C

January in Kobe is clear and cold, with occasional rain or snow that usually doesn't accumulate.

Open

Most businesses are closed from December 29th to January 3rd for the New Year's holiday.

Not recommended

January offers clear and cold weather with low crowd levels, making it a peaceful time to visit. However, be aware of business closures during the New Year's holiday.

February

LOW

2-10°C

February continues with winter conditions, generally dry but with occasional rain or snow that doesn't usually stick.

Open

No significant restrictions noted.

Not recommended

February offers cold but generally dry weather with low crowd levels, making it suitable for visitors who prefer a quieter experience.

March

MEDIUM

5-13°C

March sees warming temperatures, with weather ranging from cold to quite warm. Cherry blossoms usually begin blooming at the end of the month.

Open

No significant restrictions noted.

Recommended

March offers warming weather and the start of cherry blossom season, making it a pleasant time to visit. Crowds increase towards the end of the month.

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