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Himeji Castle, The Set of The Last Samurai or Engyoji Temple

Newly restored Himeji Castle

Jyogyodo seen from Jikido in Engyoji Temple

Daikodo in Engyoji Temple

Jyogyodo in Engyoji Temple

Daikodo seen from Jikido in Engyoji Temple

Daikodo or A Big Lecture Hall in Engyoji Temple

Jyogyodo in Engyoji Temple

Jikido or the set of Last Samurai

Maniden in Engyoji Temple

Tall pillars of Maniden in Engyoji Temple

A Large Maniden or main hall in Engyoji Temple

Newly restored Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

Hyakken-corridor is a three hundred meter long building in Nishinomaru bailey.

Inside the Hyakken-corridor

Hyakken-corridor is a three hundred meter long building in Nishinomaru bailey.

I'm In front of the moat of the Castle.

Almost repaired roof of the Castle We could get a close-up view of the top tier's plaster wall from the facility .

Water Chesnut Gate

Walls of the Castle viewed from the top floor of the facility for the restoration

Egret's Eye View at Himeji Castle ( special visitor facilities for the restoration )

samurai war helmets

Himeji Castle, The Set of The Last Samurai or Engyoji Temple

Highlights

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.

4.63 / 5

(208 reviews)

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Kobe

English, Japanese (Native)

9 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Hideo Y.)

Up to 15 people

In 1993, Himeji Castle was designated as the first World Cultural Heritage site in Japan. Because of its striking beauty and elegance, it is popularly known as the "White Egret castle", but in fact it was an impregnable fortress.

Next, I would like to introduce you Engyoji Temple, where the movie "Last Samurai" starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe was shot. The temple is located about 6 kilometers northwest from the Castle. We can take a bus and a ropeway from Himeji station to the Temple.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel in Kobe or Osaka

10:30 AM

Engyoji Temple

It was placed in the set of "Last Samurai."

01:30 PM

Himeji Castle

Because of its striking beauty and elegance, it is popularly known as the "White Egret castle"

03:30 PM

Kokoen Garden

Feudal Lord Garden of Himeji Castle

Ending Point

at your hotel in Kobe or Osaka

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

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

・Our transportation fee (2,000JPY) from Sannomiya to Himeji.

・Our trasportation fee (you and your guide) in Himeji is about 600JPY/person.

・ lunch

・ Your entrance fee about 2,000JPY/person

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji in Kansai / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama, Ehime in Shikoku / Matsumoto in Nagano/ Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Fukui in Japan Sea side / Please get in touch with me!!

Thank you.

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

Hideo Y.

4.63 / 5

(208 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Hideo Y.

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.

I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.

Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.

In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.

When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !

These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Reviews

Arthur C.

5 / 5

Nov 14, 2025

Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Shin-Sekai

Nov 14, 2025

Osaka

6 hours 30 mins

“Osaka Tour”

Hideo Y came very well prepared and very knowledgeable with the sights we wanted to see. He is very well accommodating with our desires. Enjoyed the time with him.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. In Dotonbori street. I showed you the interesting story of the cutting tail of the Dragon, hanging on the crab. I wish you all health and every joy in life.

Karen C.

5 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima

Nov 9, 2025

Hiroshima

7 hours 30 mins

“Hiroshima Tour”

Hideo is a very nice guide. Extremely knowledgable and kind.

Hideo Y.

Thank you for your excellent review. I hope you enjoy traveling by the cruise ship.

Jacqueline C.

5 / 5

Nov 6, 2025

Modern Art Naoshima Island from Osaka

Nov 6, 2025

Hiroshima

2 days

“2 Days w/ Hideo: Naoshima and Hiroshima ”

We just finished two great days with Hideo. He met us at our hotel in Kyoto, and from then on the trip was seamless. I had wanted to visit the "art islands" but couldn't imagine navigating getting there myself for my husband and I. We only really had a day to spend on Naoshima bec we also wanted to visit Hiroshima. Hideo took us on the train, to another train (or 2?) to a ferry to the bus all the way to Naoshima. He had the time schedules all worked out and managed our tickets. After being largely on our own in Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto, it was so nice not to have to think! Although I might have liked more time on Naoshima, our overall trip time didn't allow for it but Hideo made the most of our time by scheduling things, including lunch. He gave us some good info on the museums we visited. He helped us find dinner when we arrived in Hiroshima after a long day. Then, when we wanted to change our plans the next day in Hiroshima, Hideo was amenable, and woke up early the next day to change our tickets. Even though we wanted to shorten our plans and not visit Miyajima (which most people would want to do, and HIdeo had originally planned) he didn't make us feel badly for shortening the day, and reduced his fee accordingly. He was very informative about Hiroshima, had great maps (even tho he was with us, this helped orient us to the main sites and history of what happened there). He then went with us to Osaka and took us right to our hotel. Hideo was informative, helpful and a very sweet and organized guide. We never could have managed to get to Naoshima and Hiroshima (navigating all the transportation) and been so relaxed to just focus on the sites if it weren't for Hideo! Thank you Hideo for being our guide.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your great review. In Naoshima we could visit Chichu Museum, Benesse House Museum and Outdoor Works. You know very well about artists, so I also learned from you. Thanks to the punctual operation by trains, ferry and bus, I could smoothly take you to the destinations. Of course I make it a rule to respond to guest's requests as much as possible. On this tour I managed to field your requests. In Hiroshima we visited Atmoc Bomb Dome and Peace memorial Museum. I wish you and your family good luck and success in the business in your future career!