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)
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel or station
1) Himeji Castle (magnificent and impregnable fortress registered as UNESCO World Helitage Site)
2) Engyo-ji temple in Mt. Shoshazan (a unspoiled Buddhist sanctuary founded 1000 years ago)
3) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (the world's longest suspension bridge with the 47 meters above sea level promenade )
4) Japanese garden Kokoen (Kokoen consist of many Japanese gardens just next to Himeji Castle)
Ending Point
decide proper place depending on tour time
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Pick up cost in Osaka, Kyoto city.
Transportation cost,entrance fee for each facility and meal costs for you and guide.
The tour guide fee does not include additional tour costs like transportation ,entrance fee for each facility and meal costs for you and guide.
As to entrance fee guide will be free of charge as a certificated guide at some facilites.
I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.
Hi I'm Kenji
I have a government license of tour guide interpreter in English.
I was born and raised in Kyoto, an old capital of Japan over one thousand years
So I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of the city
Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city drawing lots of foreign tourists every year
I can show you around not only popular historical sites and relics
but also its various attractions such us Zen silent meditation, traditional sweets cooking,
kimono-clad walking and so on.
I can also provide tailored tours fitting to your liking.
I like a famous Zen phrase "Ichigo Ichie" meaning "Treasure every encounter
for it will never recur"
So I always try to enjoy guiding every tourist with my best hospitality.
Zen concepts have greatly influenced many aspects of Japanese culture
I will explain some of them and allow you to explore Zen world through some of my tours
Please contact me any time.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.
See you soon !
Keith W.
“Great tour”
My son and I had a great experience in Himeji with Kenji. He was prompt and professional the whole time, and went the extra mile to meet us at the door of our Shinkansen car upon arrival at Himeji station. He was responsive throughout the day when we requested to ride a taxi, walk, what to have for lunch, etc. His knowledge of Himeji castle was especially informative as he walked us through the tour, and we enjoyed our time together!
Kenji M.
Keith-san, Thank you for your great review of our Himeji tour. I'm very glad that I could guide you both Japan's No. 1 impregnable fortress and mysterious sanctuary of authentic Buddhist temple complex in a mountain in Hemeji blessed with a fine weather. With your cooperation we could manage to finish our limited 6-hour tour on time as scheduled. It was so enjoyable for me to spend a wonderful time with you and your son. I look forward to next chance to guide you in future. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji
Randy A.
“Kyoto tour”
Kenji gave us a terrific, very informative tour. We learned a lot, and he had a nice sense of humor as well.
Kenji M.
Randy-san, Thank you for your great review of our tour in Kyoto. I really apreciate you are very intrested in our culture,religion and history while I'm explaining them to you. I could also enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you in the tour. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji
Christoph K.
“Great Kyoto discovery”
We had a fantastic day with Kenji-san in Kyoto who showed us the highlights of this fantastic city. We can highly recommend Kenji for cool relaxed day! Arigato gozaimasu!
Kenji M.
Christoph san, Thank you for your great review of our tour. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding and fascinating spots we visited. I appreciate that you paid respect to our religion and custom. Arigatogozaimashita!! Kenji
$414/ per group