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Tour of the magnificent National Treasure Himeji Castle (Kyoto or Osaka or Kobe) departure)
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Joined 2014
We will visit the national treasure Himeji Castle and ascend its magnificent main keep. There, you'll find various unique mechanisms specific to Japanese castles designed to ward off enemies, which are truly fascinating.
Afterward, we'll explore a beautiful Japanese garden (Kouko-en Garden).
(Optional Tour)
Please choose either a) or b)
a) Enkyo-ji old Buddhist temple
b) Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History &
“Nadagiku" Sake Brewery” You can sample their sake here.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel Lobby
- You will be met at your Hotel in either Kyoto or Osaka or Kobe.
Himeji City
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is both a National Treasure and a World Heritage Site. Its beauty has earned it the nickname “White Heron Castle.”
Kouko-en Garden
Next to Himeji Castle lies a beautiful Japanese garden called Koko-en.
Lunch
Around Himeji Castle, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine.
Optional Tour (Engyo-ji Buddhist Temple or Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History / Sake Brewary)
・Engyo-ji Buddhist Temple
From Himeji City, take a bus and ropeway to Shosha-san Engyo-ji Temple.
This temple was built in the 10th century.
・Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History & "Nada Giku" Sake Brewary)
We will visit these spots by a bus and a train.
You can sample the sake.
Ending Point
Your Hotel Lobby
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
・Transportation fee : Approximately less than ¥15,000 (USD 95）
per person.
・Lunch fee
・Entrance fee
Tour Important Information
・This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
・This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other
dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Please feel free to contact me!!
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 2014
About Tour Guide Kazuhiko G.
Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children.
I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business.
I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years.
During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc..
Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.).
You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter.
I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure.
Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !!
Your memorable tour awaits you.
Please feel free to contact me!!
Reviews
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Michelle M.
“Excellent day in Himeji”
We had an excellent tour with Kazu. I highly recommend him. He had great communication to create a custom tour for us. He arrived early at our hotel lobby. He spoke excellent English and was very kind. He was very informative about the many sights we visited and came prepared with printouts and pictures. He took photos of our family. He took us to the castle, garden and museum. He took us to a special request to see a Sake Brewery. He reserved Shinkansen tickets. He helped us with ordering lunch. He was very knowledgeable getting around the trains and buses. It made our day a breeze. We really enjoyed our day and Kazu made it very special. Thank you.
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Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. And, thank you also for the lovely gift. I’m sorry I had everyone walking so much. It was a pleasure to spend such a fun day with all of your families. I hope this tour will be a memorable part of your time in Japan. I hope you continue to enjoy many more wonderful tours in Japan. Thank you, Kazuhiko Goto
Stephen K.
“A great guide and a very nice man”
I have just returned from Japan. I had a great day in Kyoto with Kaz. He was punctual and provided me with a great day of not just sightseeing, but also the historical depth that I had requested. He was so knowledgeable and was able to really explain his knowledge with depth and clarity. To make things even better he was extremely organized and prepared. It was a great day and I feel as if I have made a friend. I plan on returning as soon as I can and would use him in Kyoto without question. Stephen Kahn
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review. I also had a great time. I hope this tour becomes a memorable one for you. And I look forward to welcoming you back to Japan again. Thank you!!
Yehuda M.
“Great tour”
Kazuhiko (Kazu) was very kind with us, considerate with our walking issues, and had a lot of patience towards our needs.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. I apologize for making you walk so much. I imagine it was a tiring journey. I hope this tour becomes a memorable tour in Japan. Thank you!!
$144/ per group
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