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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle
Osaka,
Japan
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
Japanese, English, French
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Himeji Castle is one of the 12 Japanese castles well conserved with their wooden keeps. This Castle History starts from 1346 and we can see it as it was in 1618.
Nearby the castle, Engyo-ji temple, on Mount Shosha, has got a thousand years long history. Some scene from "The last Samurai" movie were taken there.
When we go back to Kobe, we can visit the Great Bridge of Akashi Kaikyo then Gigantor, statue of a robot, symbols of the revival of Japan, its technological genius and its pop culture.
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What's included
Guide fees (guide's transport, lunch and entrance fees). Guide
What's not included
Cable car, bus and trains transportation: 5000JPY/person. Himeji Castle: 1000JPY/person. Engyo-ji temple entrance: 1000JPY/person
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Nara Guide
Meeting Point
Inside the local JR Station, after the gates and before the stairs to platform 7-8