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Exploring Himeji Castle with Sanctuary and Huge Bridge

The World's Longest Suspension Bridge with Japan's cutting-edge technology

Visitors can enjoy splendid view from the 47 meters above sea level promenade

Engyoji Temple has unspoiled atomosphere to refresh your feeling

Engyoji Temple is often used as ideal locations for shooting period films

Shoshazan Engyoji Temple is a sacred place of Buddhism to purify your mind.

Koko-en is composed of nine different gardens just next to Himeji Castle.

With its white elegant appearence its is nicknamed White Heron Castle.

Magnificent and impregnable fortress registered as UNESCO World Helitage Site (1993)

Exploring Himeji Castle with Sanctuary and Huge Bridge

Highlights

Joined 2015

Kenji M.

4.74 / 5

(94 reviews)

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Himeji

English, Japanese

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Kenji M.)

Up to 8 people

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)

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

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

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

Pick up cost in Osaka, Kyoto city.

What‘s not included

Transportation cost,entrance fee for each facility and meal costs for you and guide.

Tour Important Information

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.

Important message from the supplier

I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.

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 2015

Kenji M.

4.74 / 5

(94 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Kenji M.

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 !

Reviews

Zane W.

5 / 5

Nov 18, 2025

Customized Private Tour in Kyoto

Nov 18, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Private tour of Kyoto ”

Kenji was very informative and was a great day.

Kenji M.

Zane san, Thank you for your great review of our tour in Kyoto. It was an unusal tour combining very busy tourist spots in the eatern area with remote but fascinating temples in the west-north area. We could fully enjoy visiting wide variety of spots while I explain our culture, history, religion and lifestyle. Arigatogozaimashita Kenji

Matt H.

5 / 5

Nov 16, 2025

Customized Private Tour in Osaka

Nov 16, 2025

Osaka

8 hours

“Great day tour with Kenji”

Great day with Kenji - he was friendly, knowledgeable and very organised. He tailored the tour well for our interests, and adjusted them on the go - with the highlight being an Okonomiyaki lunch in Dotonbori. The trip to Umeda Sky Garden was interesting too. Thanks again Kenji!

Kenji M.

Matt-san, Thank you for your great review of our Osaka tour. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding and flexibility to fit your interests. I'm also glad that you could enjoy my recommended Okonomiyaki restaurant providing a wide range of menu adjustable to different tastes in your party. If you have another chance to come back to Osaka or Kyoto please let me know so that I can tailor any tour to fit your needs. Arigatogozaimasu, Kenji

Rochelle S.

5 / 5

Sep 5, 2025

Customized Private Tour in Kyoto

Sep 5, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

“Amazing tour of Kyoto ”

Kenji gave us an unforgettable day in Kyoto. He was so kind and knowledgeable. He shared lots of history with us and although it was a very hot day he was able to keep us on schedule. We highly recommend using Kenji as your tour guide.

Kenji M.

Rochelle san, Thank you for your great review of our tour. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding and the most facinating sites we visited. Despite of the muggy hottest day in Kyoto, we managed to enjoy our tour on schedule with your cooperation. Your tour review will drive me to another enjoyable tour. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji