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Himeji Private Tour - Stone Wall of Takeda Castle Ruins,  Photo : Courtesy of Asago City
Stone Wall of Takeda Castle Ruins, Photo : Courtesy of Asago City
Himeji Private Tour - View from the mountaintop Takeda Castle Ruins
View from the mountaintop Takeda Castle Ruins
Himeji Private Tour - View from the mountaintop bench, Takeda Castle Ruins
View from the mountaintop bench, Takeda Castle Ruins
Himeji Private Tour - Takeda Castle Ruins in spring,  Photo: Courtesy of Asago City
Takeda Castle Ruins in spring, Photo: Courtesy of Asago City
Himeji Private Tour - Takeda Castle Ruins Photo: Courtesy of Asago City
Takeda Castle Ruins Photo: Courtesy of Asago City
Himeji Private Tour - Entrance to Takeda Castle Ruins
Entrance to Takeda Castle Ruins
Himeji Private Tour - “Chasurin”, Mascot Character of Asago city
“Chasurin”, Mascot Character of Asago city
Himeji Private Tour - Bus to Takeda Castle Ruins at JR Takeda station
Bus to Takeda Castle Ruins at JR Takeda station
Himeji Private Tour - Takeda Castle Ruins floating on the sea of clouds from Ritsuun-kyo Observatory,  Photo: Courtesy of Asago City
Takeda Castle Ruins floating on the sea of clouds from Ritsuun-kyo Observatory, Photo: Courtesy of Asago City

Takeda Castle Ruins in the Sky, Tour from Himeji

Day Trip
Himeji Tour Guide - Noboru S.

Joined 2020

Noboru S.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
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If you are interested in Japanese castles, this is the perfect one day tour for you! Starting from Himeji where world cultural heritage Himeji Castle is located, you can learn and enjoy different type of Japanese castle, mountaintop castle. Takeda Castle Ruin is a national important cultural property (historic site) of Japan and located on a mountain 354m above sea level. You can enjoy a magnificent stone wall, most of which are original and preserved for more than 400 years on the mountain top.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At JR Himeji Station or Hotel near JR Himeji Station

- Meeting Time might be changed according to the train schedule.

10:00 AM

Pick up / Meeting Point:

[ ] JR Himeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station

10:40 AM

JR Himeji Station

JR Express to Takeda Station (2,490JPY)

11:40 AM

JR Takeda Station

Bus to Yamashiro-no-sato (200JPY)

12:00 PM

Yamashiro-no-sato

Lunch (not included), Souvenir shopping

12:40 PM

Yamashiro-no-sato

Bus to Takeda-jyoseki(160JPY), Walk to Takeda Castle Ruins (30 minutes, Admission fee/500JPY)

01:20 PM

Takeda Castle Ruins

Walk around Takeda Castle Ruins on the mountain top and enjoy the art of stone wall.

The castle was built on a mountaintop of 354m above sea level during civil war period to watch over the enemy’s movements and to protect nearby Ikuno Silver Mine which was one of the largest silver mines in Japan. You can see magnificent stone walls there, extending 400m from north to south and 100m from east to west. Most of the stone walls are original and preserved for more than 400 years on the mountain top.

In autumn sunny early mornings, fog may occur and the castle wall appears like floating in the sea of clouds. That’s why the castle ruin is often called as "Castle in the Sky".

This is a tour to visit Takeda Castle Ruins. If you would like to visit Ritsuun-Kyo Observatory to see the full view of the castle ruins from a distance, tour can be arranged to include both of Takeda Castle Ruins and Ritsuun-Kyo Observatory (Additional taxi fee needed).

03:00 PM

JR Takeda Station

JR Express to Himeji Station

04:10 PM

Drop off / Ending Point:

[ ] JR Himeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station


Ending Point

At JR Himeji Station or Hotel near JR Himeji Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

• Guide fee

• Pick-up at your hotel near JR Himeji station

• Meals and drinks (guide)

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What‘s not included

• Transportation fee (guests and guide) : JR roundtrip (Himeji-Takeda 2,490JPY x 2) Bus (JR Takeda - Yamashiro-no-sato -Takeda Jyoseki – JR Takeda 620JPY), Taxi (in case bus is not available about 2000JPY/one way), Taxi (in case Ritsuun-Kyo is additionally included, about 4,000JPY)

• Admission fee (guests and guide) : 500JPY per person 300JPY per person

• Any meals and drinks (guests): About 1500 JPY per person

Tour Important Information

• Tour is not available in January and February.

• This tour involves mountain road walking. So make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• Itinerary might be changed due to Covid situation, please contact me in advance for details.

• If the weather forecast predicts heavy rain on the day of the tour, you can have the tour with a different itinerary.

• If you have food allergies, please inform me in advance.

• Please prepare the cash to spend for any transportation, lunch and so on.

• Please note insurance is excluded.

• It is my pleasure to help you plan your itinerary.

This tour is not available in January and February.

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I guide you in Wakayama, Kumano, Koya-san and Shiga if you pay my transportation fee from Himeji.

Cancellation Policy

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Himeji Tour Guide - Noboru S.

Joined 2020

Noboru S.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
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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

Aboshi and Tatsuno tour

Noboru-san was a fantastic guide! He arranged our tour of my grandmother’s town of Aboshi, took us around the major sites, and also fit in a tour of Tatsuno castle, samurai residence, and soy sauce museum. I would love to arrange a tour with him again when we return to Himeji one day!

Junko T.

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your nice review. I’m so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour very much. I also had a very wonderful time with you and your son! Looking forward to seeing you and your family next time you come back to Japan! Noboru

R

Rebecca F.

5 / 5
Apr 26, 2024

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Best time in Himeji with Noboru

We just had 4 hours in Himeji. Noboru was very informativ and very kind. We highly recommend this Tour with him. Thank you so much for the wonderful morning!

Rebecca F.

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your nice review. I am so happy to hear all of you had a pleasant time in Himeji. I also had a wonderful morning with you! Hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan! Noboru

P

Phillip C.

5 / 5
Apr 13, 2024

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Himeji Castle

Noburo, A great time in Himeji with Noburu, supplied a lot of information during our tour, well prepared and very factual without being burdensome. Highly recommend Noburu San to anyone travelling to Himeji

Phillip C.

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review of our tour in Himeji. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was also my great pleasure to show Himeji Castle and its beautiful gardens to you. Did you find a nice bathrobe? I hope to see you again next time you visit Japan!

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$204/ per group

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