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Himeji Castle and temple of the Last Samurai from Osaka
Joined 2019
There are more than 300 castles in the Japan, but only 12 have original castle towers. Of the 12, Himeji Castle is the largest, most beautiful and designated as Japanese national treasure and World Heritage Site. Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, known as the filming location of the movie "The Last Samurai", is a very prestigious temple and was said to be the three major dojos of the Tendai sect in the Middle Ages. The view from Mt. Shosha climbed by ropeway is superb.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka
Himeji Castle
Japanese Garden Kokoen and lunch
Engyoji temple on Mt. Shosha
Your hotel in Osaka
Ending Point
At your hotel in Osaka
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Insurance
Meals and drinks
Transportation fare from Osaka JPY9,680 for round trip per person plus same amount for guide
Entrance fees to Himeji Castle, Kokoen and Engyouji temple JPY1,750 per person plus guide
Tour Important Information
As this is a walking tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tours are NOT covered by insurance. Make sure to be covered by your own insurance.
Transportation fare, entrance fees and lunch are NOT included in the guide fee.
Direct payment will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
Transportation fare from Osaka will be JPY9,680 for round trip per person plus same amount for guide
Entrance fees to Himeji Castle, Kokoen and Engyouji temple will be JPY1,750 per person plus guide
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 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
Reviews
“Osaka Tour in 1 day!!Brilliant!!”
Hiroyuki is a very good Tour guide and very easy going. He explained everything prior to the trip as well as the day of as well. Very knowledgeable in the history of Japan and went the extra distance to explain the meaning of the Japanese customs. Has a lovely personality and would.definitely recommend him to anyone.
Leanne C.
Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest
“Cultural heritage tour of Kyoto region ”
Thank you to Hiro for a wonderful day visiting many of the culturally significant sites in the Kyoto surrounds. Hiro is a great guide his explanation of the significance of each site was so important to understanding. Hiro was very accommodating and gave us many options to explore. I would definitely recommend Hiro as a guide and certainly this tour if you want to see the most significant sites!!
Hiroyuki T.
(149 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind message. It was a beautiful day, it was the best day to visit temples in Kyoto. I was also lucky that I was able to see such beautiful autumn leaves. I will remember the autumn leaves I saw on this day for a long time until I die.
Caroline W.
Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest
“Best day in Kyoto!”
We had a wonderful day with Hiro and will be recommending him to our friends and family who visit Japan. His knowledge of Japan’s history and storytelling were impressive. The zen vegetarian lunch was such a fun experience for us. You won’t regret booking a tour with Hiro!
Hiroyuki T.
(149 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind message. It was a beautiful day. We had a nice Zen vegetarian and tofu lunch at a temple. We saw beautiful autumn leaves everywhere. I will remember this day for long. Thank you very much once again.
$284/ per group
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