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Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Half Day Tour
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Joined 2020
Visit the most beautiful castle in Japan! It survived over 400 years and Japan’s first world cultural heritage. Find elaborately designed defensive tricks! Learn its survival history. Stroll in Koko-en garden next to the castle. It is about 3.5ha and divided into 9 different Japanese gardens. You can forget about the noise from the city.
Details of my tour can be arranged according to your interest. Extension of this tour (Himeji Full-Day Tour / 7hrs) can be offered. Please contact me!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Himeji Station, Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station or Otemon Gate (the main gate of Himeji Castle)
Pick up / Meeting Point
[ ] JR Himeji Station
[ ] Hotel near JR Himeji station
Himeji castle (Yen 1,050 : combination ticket to the castle and Koko-en)
Visit World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle. Learn its defensive tricks, its history background and survival history. Many nice spots for taking photos.
Koko-en Japanese Garden
Enjoy beautiful gardens where Himeji Castle is used as a background landscape. Enjoy drinking Maccha green tea in a special tea room if you like. (Yen 500). Relax and forget about the noise from the city.
Drop off / Ending Point:
[ ] Koko-en Japanese garden
Ending Point
Otemon Gate (the main gate of Himeji Castle), Koko-en 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
Guide fee
Pick-up at your hotel near JR Himeji station
Transportation fee (guests and guide) : About 1,000 JPY, if you take taxi from Himeji station to the castle
Any meals and drinks (guests and guide): About 1,500 JPY per person
Any admission fee (guests) : Yen 1,050 per person for the combination ticket (Himeji Castle and Koko-en)
Tour Important Information
・This tour involves half day walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
・The details of my tour can be arranged according to your requests.
・It is my pleasure to help you plan your itinerary.
Important message from the supplier
I guide you in Wakayama, Kumano, Koya-san and Shiga if you pay my transportation fee from Himeji.
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 2020
About Tour Guide Noboru S.
Hello, everyone! Welcome to Japan. My name is Noboru. I’m a national licensed guide. I was born in Osaka and spent my university student life in Kyoto. And now I have been in Himeji for over 35 years. These cities are in Kansai aea. So,I'm very much familiar with the sightseeing spots and attractions in the area, especially Himeji and its neighboring cities.
If you are looking for someone to show you around the area, please join my tour. I will show you special local dishes in the area as well.
Looking forward to seeing your smile soon.
Reviews
N S.
“A wonderfully meaningful visit to Himeji Castle and the adjacent garden”
Would we book Mr Noburo again? Yes, 100% definitely. Mr Noburo not only lives in Himeji but he has a deep knowledge of Himeji and its adjacent garden. Our guided visit there with Mr Noburo was simply incredible. Mr Noburo is a credit to the Himeji community. Thank you.
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Noboru S.
Thank you very much for choosing me as a guide for you. I enjoyed nice conversations and had a wonderful time with all of you. I was impressed to know you have traveled worldwide. There are still so many things to see in Japan and so please come back again! I am looking forward to seeing you again next time!
Kathlean G.
“Himeji Tour”
My daughter and I spent 1/2 day with Noboru and it was one of the most memorable days of our 2 weeks in Japan. From the time I signed up, Noboru communicated with me through email so I knew where to meet him at the train station. We had wonderful conversations while learning about the castle, its history, and the culture. Afterwards, we strolled through the gardens and sat for matcha tea. Take the opportunity to ask questions. Your guides, like Noboru are so knowledgeable! Thank you Noboru!!
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I remember both of you very well who gave me a lot of questions! I was impressed to see you are interested not only in its appearance but also in its background and also enjoyed our conversations very much. Hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan!
Judy F.
“Himeji castle ”
We had an excellent visit to Himeji Castle. Our guide Noboru S was super nice, and very knowledgeable of the castle and it's history over the many years of it's existence. He took us to the Himeji International Exchange Center, a spot of oftened overlooked by visitors. If you are looking for a great experience with a knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend Mr Noboru S. Thank you Noboru Best Regards Judy and Craig Friedman
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for having me as a guide in Himeji. I am so happy to read your review and to know you had a good time during the tour. It was also my great pleasure to show Himeji Castle and its beautiful gardens to you. I hope to see you again next time you visit Japan!
$171/ per group
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