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Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

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Joined 2023

Shuji O.

4.93 / 5

(43 reviews)

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Himeji

English

5 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 definitely a must-see in Japan.

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 or Osaka station

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.

11:40 AM

lunch

There are many types of restaurants near the castle and the Himeji Station.

12:10 PM

Kokoen

Beautiful Japanese Garden.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel or station pickup

What‘s not included

insurances

transportation fee for you and guide from Osaka Station: conventional train 3,040 yen (round) /per person

If we meet at Himeji Station, please pay the guide 3,040 yen

lunch for you and guide

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

Tour Important Information

Please wear warm socks in the cold weather.

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

Please remember: Himeji Castle is very busy during the high season.

Especially in cherry blossom season, holidays, and weekends.

Please wear warm socks during the cold season.

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

Joined 2023

Shuji O.

4.93 / 5

(43 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

Megan M.

5 / 5

Jun 28, 2025

Walking tour in Eastern Kyoto

Jun 28, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“We had a wonderful day!! Highly recommended! ”

My husband and I highly recommend this tour. We started early - ahead of both the heat and the crowds - and wandered through the most beautiful parts of Eaatern Kyoto. Shujio was an excellent guide - we really enjoyed his company and his deep knowledge of the area. We saw hidden spots, quiet gardens and ate delicious food in local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. We highly recommend this day and enjoyed Sujio’s company immensely.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for the great review. You got ready really well for this tour. We started very early in the morning so that we could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Higashiyama district. This area is usually very crowded during the day. But today it was as if we were in a different world. We talked about our jobs and even our grandchildren. Thank you for the happy time.

Jolie K.

5 / 5

Jun 27, 2025

Meet the cat stationmasters Nitama in Wakayama

Jun 27, 2025

Wakayama

7 hours

Customized

“Wakayama Tour - Castle and Meet the Cat Stationmasters”

We had an amazing time on our Wakayama tour with Shuji! We told him what we wanted to see, and our dietary needs, and Shuji came up with the perfect itinerary for our day including a stop for lunch where we enjoyed excellent food suited to our requests. He is very kind and knowledgeable of the places we visited. He went above and beyond to make good use of our time and to make us as comfortable as possible, considering the very hot weather we experienced. What really brought us to Wakayama was to see the cat stationmasters and ride the Tama trains of the Wakayama Electric Railway’s Kishigawa Line. We had a wonderful time visiting, seeing the cats, and riding the different themed trains. Thank you Shuji for an unforgettable experience, and for the great photos we have to remember that very special day!

Shuji O.

Thank you so much for your amazing review! I usually like dogs, but I had fun at the cat stationmaster Tama's amazing stations and railways. It was an unforgettable experience for me too. I felt as if I were in a fairy tale. Thank you very much for such a wonderful tour!

Renee M.

4 / 5

Jun 14, 2025

The best of Kyoto in any season

Jun 14, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“This was goid”

This was a nice tour. Suji- San took care to suggest changes to the itinerary that were best. A guide is a hard job as there are many things not in direct control.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for the review! We had a wonderful time on our tour of Kyoto. The scenery was stunning, especially the lush greenery. We enjoyed visiting many places, although it started to rain at the end. Please remember this tour through the lovely photos. Thank you!