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Morning Cycling Tour around Himeji Castle
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Joined 2020
Enjoy the morning cycling around World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle! Find gorgeous Himeji Castle from 360-degree views. Learn more about the Castle and the dramatic life of Princess Sen who is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle. This tour takes you to her shrine, one of the best view spots. Many fantastic spots for taking photos. Tour starting time can be arranged upon your request.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Himeji Station or Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station
Pick up / Meeting Point
[ ] JR Himeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station
JR Himeji station
Start cycling around World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle. Visit two Shrines special to the castle history. Many fantastic spots for taking photos.
Princess Sen's Shrine
Princess Sen is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle for her dramatic life. We will visit her shrine, one of the best view spots.
JR Himeji station
Return to JR Himeji Station
Drop off / Ending Point:
[ ] JR Homeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station
Ending Point
JR Himeji Station or Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station
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
• Rental bicycle in Himeji(guide)
• Rental bicycle in Himeji (guests, 100-200JPY/person)
• Any transportation fee (guests and guide) : If any.
• Any meals and drinks (guests and guide): If any.
• Any admission fee (guests and guide) : If any.
Tour Important Information
• This tour involves cycling for about 2 hours. So make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• It is my pleasure to help you plan your itinerary.
• This tour doesn’t take you inside of the Himeji Castle buildings. No entrance fee is needed.
• If the weather forecast predicts rain on the day of the tour, you can either have the tour with a different itinerary, walking around Himeji Castle for example, or you can cancel the tour and get your money back.
• If you have any allergies, please inform me.
• Please note insurance is excluded.
The tour might be cancelled due to the bad weather.
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
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Charmaine T.
“A Wonderful Guide with Incredible Knowledge!”
We had such a lovely day with Noboru-san exploring Himeji Castle and Korakuen Gardens! He was incredibly kind, patient and considerate, always making sure we were comfortable with the pace of the tour. What really stood out was his amazing knowledge of Himeji Castle. He shared so many fascinating details and insights that we would never have noticed or appreciated on our own. It made our visit so much more meaningful and enjoyable. Noboru-san is also such a sweet and thoughtful person, and it was a real pleasure spending the day with him. We would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your kind review! I am so glad to hear that you all had a great time on my tour. I also had a wonderful time showing your close-knit family around the castle. Your questions about samurai and ninjas were very interesting. Wishing you and your family all the best, and I hope our paths cross again someday. Noboru
Theo V.
“Enjoyable and informative tour”
We enjoyed the hals-a-day tour of castle and garden. We started of on a great viewpoint to the castle. Then we walked to the castle, into it. All the time inhoudingen the information from our very friendly and supportive guide, mr Noboru-san. After we went to the garden. We were just passing through on our journey from Kyoto to Naoshima. It was well worth the trouble. Also thanks to Noboru-san.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I am so glad to know you had a pleasant day in Himeji. We enjoyed our conversation very much. Thank you again and safe trip home!
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.
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!
$113/ per group
More tours by Noboru S.
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Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Half Day Tour
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!
Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Half Day Tour
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Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-
If you are looking for a tour from Himeji, Tatsuno is a right place. Tatsuno is located on the west of Himeji city, about 20 minutes by train from Himeji station. It is famous for its well-preserved old castle town street which has been designated as National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Walk around the street and feel its relaxing atmosphere. Tatsuno is also famous as a birthplace of Usukuchi soy sauce which plays important role in Japanese dishes.
Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-
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