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Kobe Private Tour - Newly restored Himeji Castle
Newly restored Himeji Castle
Kobe Private Tour - Newly restored Himeji Castle
Newly restored Himeji Castle
Kobe Private Tour - Jyogyodo seen from Jikido in Engyoji Temple
Jyogyodo seen from Jikido in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Daikodo in Engyoji Temple
Daikodo in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Jyogyodo in Engyoji Temple
Jyogyodo in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Daikodo seen from Jikido in Engyoji Temple
Daikodo seen from Jikido in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Daikodo or A Big Lecture Hall in Engyoji Temple
Daikodo or A Big Lecture Hall in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Jyogyodo in Engyoji Temple
Jyogyodo in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Jikido or the set of Last Samurai
Jikido or the set of Last Samurai
Kobe Private Tour - Maniden in Engyoji Temple
Maniden in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Tall pillars of Maniden in Engyoji Temple
Tall pillars of Maniden in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - A Large Maniden or main hall in Engyoji Temple
A Large Maniden or main hall in Engyoji Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Newly restored Himeji Castle
Newly restored Himeji Castle
Kobe Private Tour - Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle
Kobe Private Tour - Hyakken-corridor is a three hundred meter long building in Nishinomaru bailey.
Hyakken-corridor is a three hundred meter long building in Nishinomaru bailey.
Kobe Private Tour - Inside the Hyakken-corridor
Inside the Hyakken-corridor
Kobe Private Tour - Inside the Hyakken-corridor
Inside the Hyakken-corridor
Kobe Private Tour - Hyakken-corridor is a three hundred meter long building in Nishinomaru bailey.
Hyakken-corridor is a three hundred meter long building in Nishinomaru bailey.
Kobe Private Tour - I'm In front of the moat of the Castle.
I'm In front of the moat of the Castle.
Kobe Private Tour - Almost repaired roof of the Castle
 We could get a close-up view of the top tier's plaster wall from the facility .
Almost repaired roof of the Castle We could get a close-up view of the top tier's plaster wall from the facility .
Kobe Private Tour - Water Chesnut Gate
Water Chesnut Gate
Kobe Private Tour - Walls of the Castle viewed from the top floor of the facility for the restoration
Walls of the Castle viewed from the top floor of the facility for the restoration
Kobe Private Tour - Egret's Eye View at Himeji Castle
  ( special visitor facilities for the restoration )
Egret's Eye View at Himeji Castle ( special visitor facilities for the restoration )
Kobe Private Tour - samurai war helmets
samurai war helmets

Himeji Castle, The Set of The Last Samurai or Engyoji Temple

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Kobe Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
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In 1993, Himeji Castle was designated as the first World Cultural Heritage site in Japan. Because of its striking beauty and elegance, it is popularly known as the "White Egret castle", but in fact it was an impregnable fortress.

Next, I would like to introduce you Engyoji Temple, where the movie "Last Samurai" starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe was shot. The temple is located about 6 kilometers northwest from the Castle. We can take a bus and a ropeway from Himeji station to the Temple.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel in Kobe or Osaka

10:30 AM

Engyoji Temple

It was placed in the set of "Last Samurai."

01:30 PM

Himeji Castle

Because of its striking beauty and elegance, it is popularly known as the "White Egret castle"

03:30 PM

Kokoen Garden

Feudal Lord Garden of Himeji Castle

Ending Point

at your hotel in Kobe or Osaka

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee

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What‘s not included

・Our transportation fee (2,000JPY) from Sannomiya to Himeji.

・Our trasportation fee (you and your guide) in Himeji is about 600JPY/person.

・ lunch

・ Your entrance fee about 2,000JPY/person

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Kobe Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(181 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Hideo Y.

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.

I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.

Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.

In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.

When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !

These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Reviews

Thanks Hideo!! The Best!!

Hideo, you were the most wonderful guide for our trip to Nara! I would NOT have wanted to navigate the trains buses and subways without you! We would have never seen or learned as much as we did on our own! We really appreciate you going at the pace that suited all 4 of us - you are so kind, patient and generous with your time, attention and knowledge!!

Celia K.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. We took subway, train and bus between Kyoto and Nara. Cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom. We could enjoy taking pictures under the cherry trees. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success. Thank you.

Wonderful Two Days in Japan

We were a group of 12 "older-ish" adults arriving via cruise ship to Kochi on Mar 14 and Tokushima on Mar 15. Hideo was absolutely wonderful, charming, entertaining and just perfect for our group. He arranged a large coach pick-up from both cruise ship ports for each day, was there promptly each morning eagerly awaiting our arrival, and proceeded to show us highlights of both cities. He kept us on a pre-planned schedule without any "hurrying", and got us to all the sights with time to spare getting back to the ship on time. We would highly recommend Hideo for tours in Japan. Thank you Hideo, for coming down to Kochi and Tokushima and making our cruise ship port days perfect!

Alice L.

Hideo Y.

I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. In Kochi we visited Kochi castle, one of the 12 temples that were built during the Samurai period and still existed. We could enter the main tower. In Tokushima we could see the tremendous whirl pool, one of the three greatest ones in the world. I've never seen such the boiling whirlpool. I'm sure you impressed it. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success. Thank you.

Hideo Y. - Great Guide in Kyoto!

Hideo was so knowledgeable about the temples and shrines we visited. He took the time to take our pictures even in the rain and wind. We had an amazing sushi lunch, but an even more incredible authentic Japanese dinner. He was an absolute joy to spend 11 hours with!

Kelly A.

Hideo Y.

I'm very hsppu to receive your excellent review. I'm sure you enjoyed sushi and traditional Japanese -style dinner. I hope you enjoy Japan trip and I wish you all the best.

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