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Himeji Castle and temple of the Last Samurai from Osaka
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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 in the same area, known as the filming location of the movie "The Last Samurai", is a prestigious temple and was said to be the three major dojos of the Tendai sect in the Middle Ages. *not available from January 23 through March 23.
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
Ending Point
TBD
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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
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 for these cost 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
Not available from January 23 thought March 23
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, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was 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.
If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!
Reviews
Jean J.
“A Special Tour of Kyoto' s Artworks in Temple and Shrine”
We were a group of five seeking a private tour of Kyoto, and Hiroyuki proved to be an excellent choice. He created a customized tour focused on specific artworks, and his insights were outstanding. The tour pace was comfortable for everyone in our group, and his restaurant choice provided a wonderful introduction to a traditional Japanese lunch. The entire day exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Hiroyuki as a guide.
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Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice to have spent time with a family with a long history. I went to the old town of Tondabayashi the other day and I found some Kano paintings there. People have cherrished them for 400 years there.
Hong wei C.
“An enriching experience”
The tour lead by Hiro for me and my partner was relaxing and informative. We had the option to rent a car, hence it saved us a lot of time and we spent quite a while to explore the areas without feeling rushed. Hiro was very patient and explained about Buddhism and the historical significance of Mount Koya. The explanation was clear and was easily relatable as we can match it to what we see. Thank you Hiro for bringing us around!
Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was very nice meeting you today. It is good to know that you liked Koyasan, it's culture, food and others. Enjoy Wakayama Castle and Wakayama Ramen tomorrow!
Ellen T.
“Excellent day out with our guide Hiro!”
We had a fantastic day with our guide Hiro. We visited the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama the Okochi Sanso Garden, Ryion-ji Rock Garden and the Golden Pavilion. Hiro coordinated the whole day and gave us lots of interesting information about each area. Hiro was very friendly and personable and spoke prefect English. Our family are very interested in the culture of Japan and had lots of questions and Hiro was very knowledgable and happy to answer them. We highly recommend Hiro as a guide for your day out.
Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was very nice meeting you and your family today. I am very glad to know that you liked the tour. There are a lot more to see in Kyoto. I hope that you will have anoffer nice day in Kyoto tomorrow and have nice days in Osaka as well. Hiro
$295/ per group
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