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Takeda Castle Ruins in the Sky, Tour from Himeji
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Joined 2020
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
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At JR Himeji Station or Hotel near JR Himeji Station
- Meeting Time might be changed according to the train schedule.
Pick up / Meeting Point:
[ ] JR Himeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station
JR Himeji Station
JR Express to Takeda Station (2,490JPY)
JR Takeda Station
Bus to Yamashiro-no-sato (200JPY)
Yamashiro-no-sato
Lunch (not included), Souvenir shopping
Yamashiro-no-sato
Bus to Takeda-jyoseki(160JPY), Walk to Takeda Castle Ruins (30 minutes, Admission fee/500JPY)
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).
JR Takeda Station
JR Express to Himeji Station
Drop off / Ending Point:
[ ] JR Himeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station
Ending Point
At JR Himeji Station or 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
• Meals and drinks (guide)
• 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.
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
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.
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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!
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!
$203/ per group
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Morning Cycling Tour around Himeji Castle
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Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle
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