Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-
Joined 2020
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.
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 Homeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station
JR Hon-Tatsuno station
Walk to Tatsuno Castle Town Street
Tatsuno old castle town street
Walking around Tatsuno old castle town street (National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)
Kura Terrace
Local food lunch at Kura Terrace
Tatsuno Castle
Visit to 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.
Old samurai residence museum
Explore well-preserved samurai residence.
JR Hon Tatsuno station
Local Specialty Shopping at station shop
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
• 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.
Tour Important Information
• 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.
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
Bill D.
“Excellent visit with a knowledgeable guide”
We had an excellent tour with Noboru. He met us at train station and we went from there. He adjusted to my kids (17&25) interests. He gave a detailed explanation of the castle. It was hot and we had a train to catch, so Noboru took on a shortened visit of the gardens and then recommend a restaurant for a quick lunch. Overall he made this brief stopover worthwhile. Highly recommend Noboru.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing me as a guide for your family. I am so happy to know you had a good time in Himeji. I also had a very pleasant time with you. Hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan!
Stephanie Y.
“Great guide!”
We booked the four hour tour of Himeji with Noboru, and it was a great decision. Noboru gave us a good understanding of the historical context of the castle and that helped us appreciate the castle so much more. I also let Noboru know that I had some personal interests regarding the castle, and he came prepared with extra information. I’d highly recommend booking with Noboru—you’ll learn a lot and have a great time.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for choosing me as a guide for the Himeji tour. I am so happy to read your wonderful review and to know that you both had a great and memorable time in Himeji! I also had a very wonderful time with both of you. Thank you again for your kind review and I am looking forward to seeing you again next time you come back to Japan!
Junko T.
“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!
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
$195/ per group
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