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Himeji Private Tour - Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle
Himeji Private Tour - One of the gates of the castle
One of the gates of the castle
Himeji Private Tour - Kokoen Garden
Kokoen Garden
Himeji Private Tour - Engyoji Temple Autumn
Engyoji Temple Autumn
Himeji Private Tour - Engyoji Temple Spring
Engyoji Temple Spring
Himeji Private Tour - Engyoji Temple & Himeji Castle
Engyoji Temple & Himeji Castle
Himeji Private Tour - Spring
Spring
Himeji Private Tour - Ume Bonsai festival
Ume Bonsai festival
Himeji Private Tour - Jizos in Engyoji Temple
Jizos in Engyoji Temple

A day trip from Osaka to Himeji Castle and the Tom Cruise Movie Temple.

Day Trip
Himeji Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.91 / 5
(47 reviews)
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Himeji
English
9 hours
Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)
Up to 8 people

Among the many castles in Japan, Himeji Castle is truly special. You will feel happy just to be there when you see its beautiful figure over the surrounding cherry blossom or maple trees.

It has a long and touching history. It is a must-see in Japan.

Engyoji is a huge old temple famous for being the location of the movie The Last Samurai.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Osaka

10:40 AM

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is the most beautiful castle in Japan.

It's an original castle, amazingly survived for hundreds of years.

We use a very reasonable conventional train if you don't have a JR Pass. It will take only one hour and a little from Osaka Station.

12:00 PM

Kokoen Garden

A beautiful Japanese garden next to the castle

12:30 AM

lunch

There is a nice restaurant in the Kokoen Garden. If we are very lucky, we can have lunch there.

01:40 PM

Engyoji Temple

Huge temple, famous as the location for the movie The Last Samurai.

04:40 PM

Himeji Station

We will take a conventional train from the Himeji Station

06:00 PM

Ending

You can choose the ending point, your hotel or the station.

Ending Point

In Osaka

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel or station pickup

What‘s not included

insurances

transportation fee for you and guide: metro and conventional train 3,520 yen (round) /per person

bus and cable cars for Engyoji Temple 2200 yen /per person

lunch for you and guide

admission fees for Himeji Castle (1,050 yen /per person)

admission fees for Engyouji (500 yen /per person)

Tour Important Information

Please wear warm socks in the cold weather.

We can eat lunch at Kokoen Garden if we are lucky.

I also take you to Engyoji Temple.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Himeji Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.91 / 5
(47 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!


Reviews

Fantastic day trip of Kyoto with a true expert

My family were lucky enough to have Shuji show us around Kyoto on a day trip to all the key sites. Shuji advised us to start early at 7am which was great advice to avoid the crowds and the heat. Shuji has a wealth of knowledge on Japanese history and the key facts at all the spots we stopped. My two daughters in the early 20s and my wife and I found Shuji interesting in a wealth of subjects and we were so happy to spend time with him. If you are looking for a very professional tour guide Shuji has our full recommendation without reservation. Thank you Shuji - it was great having all your help and wisdom - and also your kindness and good humour! Simon

Simon W.

Shuji O.

Yes, I was also so happy to spend time with you. This is one of my fondest memories! Despite the heat, we enjoyed exploring the Kiyomizu Temple early in the morning. We ended in the Gion district, which interested you all very much. I was so happy to have such great conversations with you. Thank you very much for telling me all about our favorite, Mark Knopfler!

Osaka with Shuji

Shuji is an excellent guide. My only recommendation is that when doing a tour in Osaka, you should understand the city and where you want to go; otherwise, you may end up short after completing the tour. There are too many places to go, and driving from one site to another takes time.

Alberto R.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for your review! We were actually in Kyoto, not Osaka. It was a very hot day. Thank you for being cooperative in such hot weather. I hope you enjoyed Japan a lot.

Visit to Kyoto September 2025

I highly recommend Shuji as a guide. He was very well organized with excellent communication in the lead up to our trip. He prepared the perfect itinerary for 4 adults and 2 teenagers across two half days. He was also flexible and we changed our start times (to early morning) to accommodate for the hot weather. Overall a great experience. Thank you Shuji.

Peter G.

Shuji O.

Thank you for the kind words. Even in the terribly hot weather, we could still had fun on our tours. I owe this to your wonderful understandings and supports. Yes, everything, including the breakfast at the cafe, was very nice. I was really happy with you all. Please enjoy Hakone! Thank you very much.

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