Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle
Join me for a private half-day guided tour of Himeji Castle, exploring its rich history on foot! We meet at Shin-Osaka or Kyoto Station and then travel by train to Himeji. Next, we visit the famous Himeji Castle, one of only twelve castles in Japan that remain intact and authentic. Himeji Castle is a symbol of Japan's feudal past, and you are now able to explore its keep as it was in 1618. I will share fascinating insights into the castle's history and Japan's ancient political landscape.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kyoto Station, Shin-Osaka Station, Shin-Kobe Station, Kobe Port Terminal, Sannomiya Station or Himeji Station
- We meet at one of these meeting points. I will have a board with your name on it.
Himeji City
We walk from Himeji Station to Himeji Castle. We can admire what became the old castle-town, with the defense wall and many testimony from the past.
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle, also named as the White Heron Castle because of its color, is a Japanese castle. It dates from medieval times and is one of only 12 Japanese castles to have been perfectly preserved. UNESCO has also designated this castle as a world heritage site. That's wonderful! And now, it offers himself to our visits.The west wing of the castle constitutes the first part of the visit. We discover the apartments of the samurai, the ladies in wedding, then Princess Sen, and their way of life is explained to us. After, we visit the Main Keep, armory where you can admire its architecture and where Samurai History is well exposed.
Ending Point
Himeji Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide and guide fees (his transportation costs and entrance fees)
- Transportation Costs: maximum 12,000 JPY/person round trip if Bullet Train from Kyoto
- Himeji Castle Entrance Fee: 2,500 JPY/person
Tour Important Information
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Important message from the supplier
No special conditions for the moment
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
About Tour Guide Mouloud H.
Hello, my name is Mouloud and I have been living in Japan for more than 15 years, more specifically in Kansai. I mainly worked in the tourism field and now I would like to introduce you to my Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and so on, so many things to do and to see! I already have some tours for you but do not hesitate to contact me if you have other wishes. I am waiting for you!
Bonjour, je m’appelle Mouloud et ça fait plus de 15 ans que j’habite au Japon, plus précisément dans le Kansai. J’ai surtout travaillé dans le tourisme et maintenant, je voudrais directement vous faire découvrir mon Kansai. Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, etc., tant de choses à faire et à voir ! Je vous propose déjà quelques circuits mais n’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez d’autres envies. Je vous attends.
Reviews
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Jean-dominique P.
“Dont choose Mouloud as a guide”
I wanted to have some expériences like forge, calligraphe, tea cérémonie, ikebana, and Mouloud was not helpfull at all to find them as he did not know them. He has no personal connections with local people, he just make you visit touristic places. He is the most expensive guide we had in Japan and let you find by your own on internet. Prefer other guides that are less proud of their value
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Mouloud H.
Thank you for your booking and for your feedback. Prior to the tour, I provided recommendations for several cultural experiences, including a swordsmithing workshop, tea ceremony, calligraphy activity and ikebana experience. I also contacted one of the providers directly to obtain additional information on your behalf. During our exchanges, I clarified several times that my role was to provide guiding services and cultural interpretation during the tour itself, while offering general recommendations when possible. More extensive research, comparison and arrangement of third-party activities falls outside the scope of a guiding service. I understand that you would have preferred a broader level of pre-trip planning assistance, and I regret that my support did not fully match your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I wish you all the best for your future travels in Japan. Kind regards, Mouloud
Philippe D.
“Very rainy visit”
Osaka does not have a history as rich and varied as Tokyo. It is therefore less easy to find facets to share with tourists. Thanks to Mouloud for his support.
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Mouloud H.
Thank you Philippe for your review. I am glad you appreciated my support. Osaka does have a rich history and monuments from the 3rd Century and before (available to see in other tours), however the tour you booked is focused on the modern side of the city for 4 hours. We also visited Tsuyunoten Jinja, which dates from the 9th century. I hope you enjoyed Osaka during your trip.
Anissa B.
“Tre️s sympathique ”
Très bien
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Mouloud H.
Merci ici aussi Anissa ! J'espère que tout le reste de votre séjour s'est excellement bien passé.
$403/ per group
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