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Himeji Tours
Book a Private Himeji Tour with a Local Tour Guide
Himeji Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
Himeji : Hyogo Golden Route (one of five tours)
Hyogo prefecture is about 150km long in north-south direction. There are many sight seeing spots, not only Kobe, Himeji but also Izush-Toyooka, Tanba-Sasayama Awaji island. So Hyogo government decleared "Hyogo Golden Route" as recommended tours. I would like to guide those areas where tourists do not know well. Each area is one day tour. You can have a different experience from Kyoto or Osaka.
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Himeji Castle, Garden & Sake Brewery
Beautiful white castle will attract you! A world heritage site, Himeji Castle is waiting for your visit. At Nadagiku Sake Brewery, you can observe the traditional atmosphere of breweries. And sake tasting is available. The shop staff will explain the difference of sake and advise what to buy souvenirs. Situated near the castle, a Japanese style garden, Kokoen will impress you. You can experience tea ceremony, too.(optional）
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[Renew]Himeji Castle Afternoon tour
Hi, I am Nishi, a local guide in Himeji. Beautiful white castle will attract you! I will show you how the Japanese castles and the details of Himeji Castle. Situated near Himeji Castle, you can enjoy Japanese style garden,Kokoen garden. Nine different gardens will surely impress you. You can experience tea ceremony, too.(optional） I can speak spanish in the daily conversation,too. That will help you for Spanish speaking people.
[Renew]Himeji Castle Afternoon Group Tour
Beautiful white castle will attract you! You can feel the atmosphere 400 years ago, a world heritage site, Himeji Castle. & You can enjoy 9 different styles of Japanese style garden,Kokoen next to the castle.
[Renew]Himeji Castle Morning Tour
Beautiful white castle will attract you! A world heritage site, Himeji Castle is waiting for your visit.Situated near the castle, a Japanese style garden,Kokoen will impress you. You can experience tea ceremony, too.(optional）
Himeji Castle 2- Hour Morning Tour
The beautiful white castle will attract you! If you don't have enough time, but you really enjoy visiting Himeji, this is the best tour. You can learn the history of the castle, strategic technique, Japanese architecture in the 17th century. In spring many people come to see beautiful cherry blossoms. You can enjoy autumn leave viewing, too.
Himeji Castle Morning Group Tour
Beautiful white castle will attract you! A world heritage site, Himeji Castle is waiting for your visit.Situated near the castle, a Japanese style garden,Kokoen will impress you. You can experience tea ceremony, too.(optional）
Himeji Day Trip Tours
Himeji Full-Day Trip from Kyoto
I'll meet you at your hotel in Kyoto. And then we'll transfer to Himeji by the Shinkansen. We'll visit firstly Himeji Castle designated as Japan's first World Heritage Site in 1993, and ranked #7 as a place to visit among others in 2019 by NY Times, and also ranked #1 by the National Geographic Traveler. After Himeji Castle we'll head for beautiful Kokoen Japanese style garden nearby. Finally we'll go back to your hotel in Kyoto by the Shinkansen.
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Himeji Castle and Toy Museum
We visit Himeji Castle and a roofed shopping arcade in Himeji. In the afternoon we move to Koro town by JR train to visit " Toy Museum." It takes about twenty minutes from Himeji to Koro by train.
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Himeji Castle and neighborhood 1 day trip
Himeji Castle is one of the 12 Japanese castles well conserved with their wooden keeps. 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.
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1 jour de circuit autour du château de Himeji
Le château de Himeji est l’un des 12 châteaux japonais encore très bien conservés avec leurs donjons de bois encore existants. Aux alentours du château, le temple Engyo-ji, à l'histoire millénaire trône sur le mont Shosha. Lieu de tournage fréquent, ce temple a notamment été rendu célèbre par le film "Le dernier samouraï". Nous pouvons aussi aller visiter le grand pont du détroit d'Akashi puis Gigantor, symbole du renouveau du Japon, de son génie technologique et de sa culture-pop.
Takeda Castle Ruins in the Sky, Tour from Himeji
If you are interested in Japanese castles, this is the perfect one day tour for you! Starting from Himeji where world cultural heritage Himeji Castle is located, you can learn and enjoy different type of Japanese castle, mountaintop castle. Takeda Castle Ruin is a national important cultural property (historic site) of Japan and located on a mountain 354m above sea level. You can enjoy a magnificent stone wall, most of which are original and preserved for more than 400 years on the mountain top.
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Himeji Highlights Tours
Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Half Day Walking Tour
Visit the most beautiful castle in Japan! It survived over 400 years and Japan’s first world cultural heritage. Find elaborately designed defensive tricks! Learn its survival history. Stroll in Koko-en garden next to the castle. It is about 3.5ha and divided into 9 different Japanese gardens. You can forget about the noise from the city. Details of my tour can be arranged according to your interest. Extension of this tour (Himeji Full-Day Tour / 7hrs) can be offered. Please contact me!
Exploring Himeji Castle with Sanctuary and Huge Bridge
Guests can combine any of the following tourist destinations depending on their needs and tour time. 1) Himeji Castlea (magnificent fortress ) 2) Engyo-ji temple (a unspoiled Buddhist sanctuary) 3) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (the world's longest suspension bridge) 4) Japanese garden Kokoen (various type of Japanese gardens)
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Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-
Tatsuno is located on the west of Himeji city, about 20 minutes by train from Himeji station. It is famous for its well-preserved old castle town street which has been designated as National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Walk around the street and feel its relaxing atmosphere. Tatsuno is also famous as a birthplace of Usukuchi soy sauce which plays important role in Japanese dishes. Learn and enjoy soy sauce flavored Manju making!
Himeji Nature & Outdoor Tours
Morning Cycling Tour around Himeji Castle
Enjoy the morning cycling around World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle! Find gorgeous Himeji Castle from 360-degree views. Learn more about the Castle and the dramatic life of Princess Sen who is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle. This tour takes you to her shrine, one of the best view spots. Many fantastic spots for taking photos. Tour starting time can be arranged upon your request.
Kamikawa Aqua Road Cycling Tour from Himeji
Enjoy cycling in Kamikawa. Located north of Himeji, the town is in mountains surrounded by rich nature. Up the mountain by bus, down the mountain by rental bike, 20km cycling with no sweat! The town is blessed with its natural pure water. This tour also offers you super chance to experience the blessing of the water, Soba noodle making or fresh fruit picking or tasting Senrei-cha, green tea brand of 300 years history or Zazen meditation in mountain temple. Enjoy Rural Japan!
Day Trips from Himeji
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Himeji Tour Reviews
Adrian A.
“ Great tour of castle and Engyoji Temple on Mount Shosha ”
Nishi is a great guide for Himeji. She is a resident and knows everything about the city and the sights. Her English is very good and she's super organized. She has a fresh and engaging personality. I asked her to modify the itinerary to go to Engyoji Temple instead of the brewery and it was no problem. She's very flexible about taking you where you want to go. It's definitely good to have an expert guide for the castle. The grounds are huge and complex so just finding your way around is a challenge. Nishi knows all the good photo locations and as you go through the castle she will point out dozens of interesting things that you would never notice or know about on your own. She's very knowledgeable about the castle's architectural features as well. Going to Mt. Shosha to see the Engyoji Temple also is challenging. You have to catch the right city bus from the right bus stop, take a ropeway up the mountain, catch a shuttle bus to the temple area, and follow the right pathways to see the best monuments. Nishi planned everything out including the bus timing so we could fit in the temple visit in the allotted time. She also arranged a very good lunch at a local restaurant across from the castle. It was a national holiday so the area was packed. There was a long line outside the restaurant but she had pre-arranged our visit with the owner so he bypassed the line and took. us to a table inside he had saved just for us. I'm a vegetarian so Nishi had selected this restaurant because it had menu items I could eat. (She also had sent me useful tips on where to eat the night before the tour.) The owner also gave us free iced coffees, which was great as it was a hot day. If/when I return to Himeji, I would definitely use Nishi again.
Nishi N.
Thank you very much for your warm review. I am very glad you enjoyed a lot in Himeji although the tour was a tough schedule. It was good to hear you liked the garden, too. I also learned from what you told me. I hope you will visit Japan with your family in different seasons, especially the sakura season. Thank you again.
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Pamela V.
“ Customized tour of Himeji Castle ”
From the 1st initial contact Ken was the ultimate professional. We had a few requests that he could easily have said no too but was so happy to arrange for us. Communication throughout was fantastic. We are still traveling around Japan but both feel the tour experience we had with Ken cannot be topped. Memories of traveling a bullet train, eating with the locals and being given local information will remain. Ken was knowledgeable and personable and extremely kind with his time. Highly recommend contacting Ken and customizing your own tour of Osaka, Kyoto,. Nara or Himiji you will not be disappointed.
Kenji O.
Pamela san, Thank you for your review. I hope you enjoy your trip in Japan. And hopefully, I would like to guide you in Kyoto and Nara next time. Ken
Hakan Y.
“ A memorable tour of Himeji Castle ”
Noboru is a most pleasant person. He picked us up from the train station and started his narrative about Himeji and its sublime castle slowly but surely for 3-4 hours. Himeji castle’s tour will be one of our most memorable memories of Japan thanks to Noboru.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was impressed to see such a nice family as yours and enjoyed your company very much. It was my great pleasure to show you Himeji Castle and its beautiful gardens. I hope to see you again next time you visit Japan! Noboru
Anushila M.
“ Excellent tour of Himeji ”
Noboru-san’s tour of Engyo-ji, Himeji Castle, and Koko-en Garden was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the castle and the temple. His explanations were very in-depth and informational. He also recommended a nice restaurant for lunch. We would highly recommend Noboru-san and this tour to see Himeji in a day trip.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour very much. Although Anu-san couldn’t join us this time, I hope to see her and both of you again next time you visit Japan! Noboru
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