Hyogo Private Tours
Book a Private Hyogo Tour with a Local Tour Guide
Hyogo Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19348/db0edd79-ffd1-4cff-b253-a98dce0b592e.jpeg)
“Discover Hyogo’s Best-Kept Secrets – No Tourists, Just Locals”
You’ll explore hidden temples and shrines like Nakayama-dera, Kiyoshikōjin, Mondo Yakujin, and Nishinomiya Shrine — places deeply loved by locals but completely under the radar for tourists. Experience shakyo (sutra copying), zazen meditation with a monk, and peaceful walks through sacred grounds. It’s not about ticking off famous landmarks — it’s about feeling the real Japan. If you want to go where even most Japanese have never been, this is your tour!!
“Discover Hyogo’s Best-Kept Secrets – No Tourists, Just Locals”
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/74454/a3ab365c-6e5c-4d1d-b92e-83e0bda2a9c6.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/8728/f0d29ce3-f453-4254-8331-2e987ffca976.jpg)
Himeji Castle & Koko-en Japanese garden walking tour
Meet at JRHimeji station Himeji Castle: the first world heritage site in Japan. One of only 12 castles which keep the original main keep. You might come across SAMURAI and can take a picture with them. Koko-en Japanese garden: consists of 9 different sorts of gardens such as samurai mansion garden, bamboo garden, pine tree garden, tea leaves garden (Macha tasting) etc. You'll see many pretty plants and Koi carps swimming in the pond.
Himeji Castle & Koko-en Japanese garden walking tour
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/21328/135514ec-fca6-4688-9867-52f303cea67d.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3895/69420.jpg)
Awaji island : 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.
Awaji island : Hyogo Golden Route (one of five tours)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/9939/80856.jpg)
Hyogo Highlights Tours
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/10182/147463.jpg)
Kobe City Adventures & Highlights Tour
Hi my name is Naoki Thank you so much for checking my tour! *This tour covers both must-visit places of Kobe and local hidden beautiful nature spots in the city area! *You can maximize the chance to explore & enjoy as many places & as possible within your time limit!
Kobe City Adventures & Highlights Tour
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/37277/d30f525a-c1d9-423c-bdde-067771a75259.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/711/17311.jpg)
在日本最美麗的城堡~姬路城,明石海峽大橋,神戶異人館
"姬路成"代表著日本木造建築的最高峰。從十四世紀初頭開始,花了將近300年的悠久時間, 終於公曆1609年建成五重七層的天守。後來,於公曆1617年擴建了西之丸。 1993年在日本首次受到世界文化遺產的榮譽。 "明石海峽大橋",全長3,911米,橋塔298.3米高,路面高度65米,是在世界最長的吊橋。 從1986年動工,於1998年完工,橫跨明石海峽,連接神戶與對岸的淡路島。 神戶北野地區"異人館"。主要建於明治時代（公曆0868年~）至大正時代（~公曆1925年前）, 主要由歐美人居住這裡的樓房,使我們感覺到"異國情調"。
在日本最美麗的城堡~姬路城,明石海峽大橋,神戶異人館
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/1335/16835.jpg)
Hyogo Day Trip Tours
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3854/67424.jpg)
Hyogo Off the Beaten Path Tours
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3869/68042.jpg)
Day Trips from Hyogo
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/2088/83504.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/2099/83450.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/4363/83462.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/2108/83500.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/2097/83485.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/4383/83503.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/cities/4384/80746.jpg)
Hyogo Tour Reviews
A. W.
“Himeji Castle and Koko-en Japanese Garden walking tour”
From the start, Nao was responsive to all my queries about the tour especially how to travel to Hemeji from my Osaka hotel. She was also crystal clear about our meet up point! Hemeji Castle was spectacular especially during a warm, dry day with Sakura in bloom. From meeting up at the train station, Nao was informative about Hemeji and Hemeji Castle past and present. I spent a most enjoyable time! Much appreciated Nao!
Nao O.
Thank you very much for your kind messages. We had a nice weather thanks to you, sunny girl. We were able to see the castle in full-bloomed cherry blossoms, which was great. Visit Himeji in fall next time. You can enjoy the view of the castle and the garden in red & yellow maple trees. Thank you again, and have a good flight home. Nao
Simone B.
“Naoki Great Guide”
Thanks to Noaoki my family had so much fun in Kobe. He is knowledgeable, caring and funny. I’m so happy I found him.
Naoki H.
Dear Simone, Thank you so much for spending your precious family time together. I am glad to hear that you all enjoyed the tour in Kobe and Arima. You are all kind and wonderful people and I really enjoyed guiding you around. Please enjoy the rest of your stay. And if anything I can do to help as a friend please let me know! Best Regards Naoki
Dermot C.
“Kyoto and Himeji highlights”
Shogo was our guide for 2 days. He is very good company and his knowledge about all of the sites was interesting. On the trip around Kyoto he took us on local transport including the tram which was a great way to travel around the city. Overall we recommend Shogo as the perfect English speaking guide.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/9836/55274.jpg)
Shogo K.
Dear Dermot, Thank you so much for your nice review of our tours. I hope you enjoyed strolling in Kyoto plus Himeji. Also I assume that you had a great time watching Rugby World Cup in Japan. Hopefully you will come back for the next World Cup expected in Japan in future. So again, Go Ireland!!! Best regards, Shogo
All Tours Customizable
Start By Messaging Your Guide
100% Private Tours
Just You and Your Local Tour Guide
Quality Assured Guides
Screened and Verified via Interviews