Excursion The kobe beef dinner experience tour at Kobe

Savour a delicious Japanese Kobe beef dinner during this unforgettable, half-day epicurean excursion.

Kobe, Teppanyaki Restaurant

Depart the pier for the short drive to a renonwned Teppaniyaki restaurant. Kobe beef is one of several breeds of Wagyu which are bred throughout the country, and often associated with the area in which they are raised. The Wagyu served here is produced from pedigreed Tajima breed cattle which were born and slaughtered in the Hyogo Prefecture. Despite popular rumour, the cows here are not usually fed beer or massaged with sake. Once slaughtered, the meat must pass a series of requirements and only the highest grades of meat with exceptionally high levels of fat marbling earn the Kobe Beef label, which is a strictly-guarded trademark.

Teppanyaki-Style, Kobe Beef Dinner

Kobe beef is world-renowned for its mouth-watering flavour, tenderness, and high amount of intramuscular fat, giving the meat its marbled appearance. Kobe beef is one of the most popular regional speciality foods in Japan, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is Teppanyaki-style, where the food is freshly-prepared in front of you and served on heated iron plates. Upon arrival at the Kobe Beef restaurant, you are welcomed and seated for your Teppanyaki-style, Kobe beef dinner. After this delightful repast, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kobe, Teppanyaki-Style, Kobe Beef Dinner, Lovely Views

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 109 yards (about 100 metres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the restaurant; a lift is available at the restaurant. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear smart-casual, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Japanese Yen or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Although credit cards are mostly accepted, Japanese Yen is required for any purchases; guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. Proper attire is required to enter temples and shrines; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 20 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Infrastructure in Kobe may be basic, and local conditions may be challenging; coaches, guides, hotels, restaurants, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other ports. Therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique, less-touristic destinations. The cost of providing a tour programme in this area is proportionately more expensive than in neighbouring regions, as vehicles and guides are brought in from the whole region. This may be reflected in the prices of the tours, and we thank you for your understanding. Additional beverages are available at the restaurant at each guest’s own expense. This tour is available in the evening only. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.