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Osaka Private Tour - Main Keep&West sub Keep
Main Keep&West sub Keep
Osaka Private Tour - a view from west bailey(Nishinomaru)
a view from west bailey(Nishinomaru)
Osaka Private Tour - a view from west bailey(Nishinomaru)
a view from west bailey(Nishinomaru)
Osaka Private Tour - a closed up view from the Bizenmaru Bailey
a closed up view from the Bizenmaru Bailey
Osaka Private Tour - contrast view on the Mainkeep &stonewall
contrast view on the Mainkeep &stonewall
Osaka Private Tour - a view on the inner moat
a view on the inner moat
Osaka Private Tour - a view on the moat of Sakuramon bridge
a view on the moat of Sakuramon bridge
Osaka Private Tour - A view of the moat through the Willow
A view of the moat through the Willow
Osaka Private Tour - a view from the angle of Kawara roof
a view from the angle of Kawara roof
Osaka Private Tour - night view of Mainkeep
night view of Mainkeep
Osaka Private Tour - a special angle view at the Cosmetic Yagura
a special angle view at the Cosmetic Yagura
Osaka Private Tour - the harmony of plum tree and Mainkeep
the harmony of plum tree and Mainkeep
Osaka Private Tour - Koko-en_garden_1
Koko-en_garden_1
Osaka Private Tour - koko-en-garden_2
koko-en-garden_2
Osaka Private Tour - Koko-en-garden-3
Koko-en-garden-3
Osaka Private Tour - Koko-en-garden-4
Koko-en-garden-4
Osaka Private Tour - koko-en-garden-5
koko-en-garden-5
Osaka Private Tour - the Harmony of old plum tree and sub-keep
the Harmony of old plum tree and sub-keep

A date with Sen Hime Princess in Himeji Castle

Day Trip
Osaka Tour Guide - Gary S.

Joined 2025

Gary S.
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Osaka
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) (Native), English, Japanese
10 hours
Private tour (only you and Gary S.)
Up to 10 people

Himeji castle is the most peaceful castle in Japan,which makes her ranked the 2nd among 25 world heritage sites in Japan.

A visit to Himeji castle would also remind you of the fact that you are the most peaceful tourist in the world because Tour guide Gary believes that like attracts like.There is a destined connection between you,your family and the most peaceful MainKeep of Himeji Castle.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

your hotel lobby

- Tour guide will go to your hotel and meet you at the lobby. Together we will go to the closest railway station and take the train to Himeji station.

10:30 AM

Himeji Station

Tour guide and guest(tourist) will arrive at the Himeji Station.

Together we will walk 15 mins or take the taxi(at the tourist's expense) to the Himeji-bashi Bridge and then in 5 mins arrive at the ticket office.

10:50 AM

walkabout tour inside the Himeji castle

We will start from the Hishinomon gate and walk to the Nishinomaru(west bailey), the most beautiful Sakura(Cherry Blossom) garden inside the Himeji castle,where the Princess Senhime(the granddaughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu) had her 2nd marriage with the son of the then owner of Himeji castle,Honda Tadamasa).

We will spend 20 mins to go through the Hyakken no roka,a gallery corridor(240 meters),where showcases all the history of the Himeji castle.

After we leave the Hyakken no roka,we will start to walk in 10 mins to the main KEEP,the spiritual center of the Himeji castle.

We will step up the 6 floors of the Main KEEP and pay our worship to the goddess of Osakabe daimyojin,whom local Himeji citizens believe is the key protective spiritual deity in making Himeji castle the most peaceful castle in Japan.

12:30 PM

Lunch in Senhime Shokuji Tokoro

50 to 60 mins

Senhime Shokuji Tokoro is the local famous Himeji cuisine restaurant.

The Senhime Gozen,a set menu,with 4 kinds of dishes(Anago Gohan(Himeji Conger eel,Tenpura,Udon ramen,beef Steak,fruit as the finish),or tourist may choose other curisine as per his/her personal liking)

01:30 PM

Koko-en Garden

60 mins

Koko-en Garden is a famous garden adjacent to the west bailey of Himeji castle,waterfall,Japanese Koi(carp),Bonsai,flowers,trees,orchestrate together,a small piece of heaven neighboring to the Himeji Castle.

If the tourist has interest in the botanical plantation,it is for sure a treasure box.

We also will sit on the Heiryu-en garden and spend 10 mins in the meditation for a relaxation.

02:30 PM

Kineya-honden&Kohma

Kineya-honden is a location most-famous Wagashi(Japanese dessert) souvenir shop,one of the dessert has won the award of Prime Minister's prize.The hero of The Last SAMURAI,Tom Cruise, has come to the shop and bought 50 boxes of the Wagashi before he went home.

Kohma is a local kitchenware and tableware shop,featuring a variety of Japanese pottery and ceramic commodity line-ups.

Tourist would find some of the commodities with good bargain and discount rate.

Tour guide would like to take this opportunity to explain to the guest of the Japanese aesthetic principles regarding WABI&SABI.

03:30 PM

Himeji Station

15 mins

Walk back to the station and take the train back to Osaka.

Ending Point

Osaka station(umeda area)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

1.Public transportation(railway/bus) or private transportation(taxi) fee for tour guide to meet tourist at the hotel.

2.Tourist's and tour guide's public transportation(railway/bus) and private transportation(taxi) needed in the process of sightseeing

3.Tourist lunch is at his/her own expense .

4.Tour guide lunch(it is not mandatory but highly appreciate that tourist(client) would pay for the lunch fee of tour guide)

5.All the entrance tickets for sightseeing inside the scenic spots both for tourist and tour guide.

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

Max people=3 would be adjustable if the tourists have more than 3 members in his/her family or friend group.

The reason that I define the Max People as 3 is because I plan the tour by using public transportation.

In case of the bus/train,there would be no restriction for 3 peoples,but in case of taking taxi,I think 3 people is easy and comfortable for a riding.

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
Osaka Tour Guide - Gary S.

Joined 2025

Gary S.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Gary S.

As an inbound tour guide and outbound tour leader, I have had the honor of serving guests from over 56 countries. I specialize in both private tours and bus higaeri (one-day) tours for Japanese local tourism services. I am also proud to be a 5-star-reviewed tour guide on other platforms. I speak Japanese, English, Mandarin, and Cantonese—skills I developed during my long-term career as a project manager in international joint ventures requiring multilingual and cross-cultural communication. This enables me to interact smoothly with tourists from regions such as Taiwan, Hong Kong (SAR), and mainland China, as long as we share a common language like English. In addition, I’m currently studying French, Spanish, Italian, and German to deepen my understanding of diverse cultures and enhance the experience I provide. I believe in the importance of omoiyari—the Japanese concept of empathy and consideration—an essential trait cultivated through personal growth, social experience, and professional challenges. I always strive to stand in my guests' shoes and provide thoughtful, personalized service. I also bring a sense of humor and optimism to my work, guided by a strong belief in the power of trust, shaped by my interest in Buddhism, Shintoism, and Protestant Christianity. In August 2024, I joined my first Heiro tour led by Japanese trainers, a couple who became certified Heiro masters after completing the practice 11 times. This experience enriched both my spiritual perspective and cultural understanding.

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$349/ per person