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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
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
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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!
Sharon G.
“Excellent few hours around Himeji and Koko-en with Noboru!”
What a wonderful few packed hours spent with Noboru! Prior to the tour, we really appreciated the good communication regarding arrangements, as Himeji was a stop between two destinations that day, and we only had a few hours to spare before catching an onward train. We had nothing to fear, all went very smoothly. Noboru answered all our questions, was extremely knowledgeable on the castle details, and a very personable man. We hadn't anticipated the amazing design of the castle and its many floors to climb, but at each level there was an interesting corner or extra detail to point out. We wouldn't have had this if we were on our own. The place is stunning and shouldn't be missed. The second part of the tour, the Koko -en garden, was sadly a bit rushed as we had to catch our train. If I had known that this was such an exquisite place, I would have changed our train times in advance. Now we know. Of course this is nothing to do with Noboru's excellent guiding and time management. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Noboru.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your warmhearted review of our tour in Himeji. It was my great pleasure to show Himeji Castle and its beautiful garden to you both. As you imagine, the garden is so beautiful in autumn. I hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan!
Natalie K.
“A Magic Day with Noburu! ”
An amazing guide with prepared knowledge and circuit. Noburu was an amazing find and we were so lucky to have been able to book him!
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your nice review! I am so glad to hear that you all had a wonderful day in Himeji. I also enjoyed your company and conversation. Hope to meet you and your family again during your next visit to Japan!
$113/ per group
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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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