Tour & Activity Scams in Kobe

Unofficial Port Tour Operators at Meriken Park

Around the Meriken Park waterfront and near the Kobe Port Tower, individuals occasionally approach tourists offering informal boat tours of Kobe harbor or the artificial islands. These are not licensed tour operators; the boats may not carry proper safety equipment or insurance, and the agreed price often rises once passengers are aboard or at the return dock. Official harbor cruises depart from the Naka Pier cruise terminal with fixed pricing and safety certification.