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Takeda Castle Ruins in the Sky, Tour from Himeji
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.
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
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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 guide
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
Himeji Tour Reviews
“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
Noboru S.
(11 reviews)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!
“Kobe full day tour”
Noboru was a very kind man who met all of our needs....he was allowing us to be flexible due to some people with mobility issues....I would recommend him to anyone Brenda
Noboru S.
(11 reviews)Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. I also enjoyed the day very much together. It was so wonderful to see their smiles. Hope to see you and work with you again next time you come back to Japan!
“Interesting and informative tour ”
Noboru made our visit to Himeji a pleasure. He was able to convey the history and stories of the castle in a digestible way and answered all of our questions. We enjoyed Noboru’s company and his knowledge made our tour very rewarding. We’d recommend him to anyone looking for a great guide to help you appreciate the castle.
Noboru S.
(11 reviews)Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. I am pleased to know you had a wonderful time in Himeji. Did you also enjoy skiing in Nagano? Thank you very much for having me as your guide. I had a great time with you. Hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan!
