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Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-

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Himeji

English

6 hours 30 min

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 6 people

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. Learn and enjoy soy sauce flavored Manju making!

Noboru S.

5.00 / 5

(7 reviews)

Meeting Point

JR Himeji Station or Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station

09:00 AM

Pick up / Meeting Point

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

09:30 AM

JR Hon-Tatsuno station

Walk to Tatsuno Castle Town Street

09:50 AM

Tatsuno old castle town street

Walking around Tatsuno old castle town street (National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)

11:30 AM

Kura Terrace

Local food lunch at Kura Terrace

12:30 PM

Tatsuno Castle

Visit to Tatsuno Castle

01:00 PM

Kenmin Koryu Hiroba

Usukuchi Soy Sauce Flavored Manju(Traditional Japanese confection) Making

Guests can enjoy their Manju with Maccha green tea. (Reservation in advance needed)

03:00 PM

JR Hon Tatsuno station

Local Specialty Shopping at station shop

03:30 PM

Drop off / Ending Point

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

Ending Point

JR Himeji Station or Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station

What to Expect

If you are looking for a half day tour from Himeji, Tatsuno is a right place to visit. Tatsuno is famous for its well-preserved old castle town street which has been designated as National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The town is small enough for walking around and visiting some of the classic buildings. We visit Tatsuno Castle, which is a palace like castle and not like Himeji Castle for battle. You will learn the history background difference between the two castles. Away from the noise of the city, you can feel its relaxing atmosphere. Tatsuno is also famous as a birthplace of Usukuchi soy sauce which plays important role in Japanese dishes. If you are interested in Washoku, you can learn more about the important seasoning and find special soy sauce there. Learn and enjoy soy sauce flavored Manju making! You can enjoy the Manju you made with Maccha green tea.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Guide fee

• Pick-up at your hotel near JR Himeji station

What‘s not included

• Transportation fee (guests and guide) : JR roundtrip (Himeji-Hon Tatsuno 240JPY x 2)

• Any meals and drinks (guests and guide): About 1,500 JPY per person

• Any admission fee (guests and guide) : If any.

• Soy sauce flavored Manju making experience : About 1,000 JPY. If interested, reservation in advance is needed.

Important Information

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

• This tour involves half day walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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

• Reservation in advance is needed for Manju making lesson.

• Manju making lesson may not be available on your tour day. If so, you can either have the tour with a different itinerary or you can cancel the tour and get your money back.

• If you have food allergies, please inform me.

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

• Please note insurance is excluded.

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

Hakan Y.

5 / 5

Jul 13, 2023

“ A memorable tour of Himeji Castle ”

Noboru is a most pleasant person. He picked us up from the train station and started his narrative about Himeji and its sublime castle slowly but surely for 3-4 hours. Himeji castle’s tour will be one of our most memorable memories of Japan thanks to Noboru.

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was impressed to see such a nice family as yours and enjoyed your company very much. It was my great pleasure to show you Himeji Castle and its beautiful gardens. I hope to see you again next time you visit Japan! Noboru

Anushila M.

5 / 5

Jul 10, 2023

“ Excellent tour of Himeji ”

Noboru-san’s tour of Engyo-ji, Himeji Castle, and Koko-en Garden was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the castle and the temple. His explanations were very in-depth and informational. He also recommended a nice restaurant for lunch. We would highly recommend Noboru-san and this tour to see Himeji in a day trip.

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your warmhearted review.　I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour very much. Although Anu-san couldn’t join us this time, I hope to see her and both of you again next time you visit Japan! Noboru

Ellen L.

5 / 5

Jun 7, 2023

“ “Why You Shouldn’t Attack Himeji Castle” ”

We had a wonderful half day with Noboru-san. He was super flexible with the brief amount of time we had set aside in Himeji and wasted no time taking us to see the sights. He gave us an incredibly comprehensive breakdown of the history of Himeji Castle (as well as breaking down why it would be silly to ever lay siege to it). He even allotted enough time for us to visit some of the gardens as well before we had to get back on the Shinkansen. He was so sweet and just a very knowledgeable we’d 100% recommend him!

Noboru S.

Ellen san, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of our tour in Himeji. It was my great pleasure to show Himeji Castle and its beautiful garden to you and your son. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed my tour. Did you also enjoy Disney Sea next day? I hope you both had memorable time in Japan. Hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan! Noboru

Silviya T.

5 / 5

Apr 10, 2023

“ Wonderful tour ”

We had a great tour to Engyo-ji temple on top of Mt. Shosha and Himeji castle. Noboru-san knows all secrets of the castle so be prepared for excellent tour in Himeji!

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing me as a guide for your family. I hope you enjoyed Himeji. And I also hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan!