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Joined 2020
Noboru S.
Available Areas
Hyogo (Living), Himeji, Kobe, Other Hyogo Locations
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
About Tour Guide Noboru S.
Hello, everyone! Welcome to Japan. My name is Noboru. I’m a national licensed guide. I was born in Osaka and spent my university student life in Kyoto. And now I have been in Himeji for over 35 years. These cities are in Kansai aea. So,I'm very much familiar with the sightseeing spots and attractions in the area, especially Himeji and its neighboring cities.
If you are looking for someone to show you around the area, please join my tour. I will show you special local dishes in the area as well.
Looking forward to seeing your smile soon.
Important
I guide you in Wakayama, Kumano, Koya-san and Shiga if you pay my transportation fee from Himeji.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Half Day Tour
Visit the most beautiful castle in Japan! It survived over 400 years and Japan’s first world cultural heritage. Find elaborately designed defensive tricks! Learn its survival history. Stroll in Koko-en garden next to the castle. It is about 3.5ha and divided into 9 different Japanese gardens. You can forget about the noise from the city. Details of my tour can be arranged according to your interest. Extension of this tour (Himeji Full-Day Tour / 7hrs) can be offered. Please contact me!
Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Half Day Tour
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Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-
If you are looking for a tour from Himeji, Tatsuno is a right place. Tatsuno is located on the west of Himeji city, about 20 minutes by train from Himeji station. It is famous for its well-preserved old castle town street which has been designated as National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Walk around the street and feel its relaxing atmosphere. Tatsuno is also famous as a birthplace of Usukuchi soy sauce which plays important role in Japanese dishes.
Tatsuno, old castle town street -Half day tour from Himeji-
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Takeda Castle Ruins in the Sky, Tour from Himeji
If you are interested in Japanese castles, this is the perfect one day tour for you! Starting from Himeji where world cultural heritage Himeji Castle is located, you can learn and enjoy different type of Japanese castle, mountaintop castle. Takeda Castle Ruin is a national important cultural property (historic site) of Japan and located on a mountain 354m above sea level. You can enjoy a magnificent stone wall, most of which are original and preserved for more than 400 years on the mountain top.
Takeda Castle Ruins in the Sky, Tour from Himeji
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Morning Cycling Tour around Himeji Castle
Enjoy the morning cycling around World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle! Find gorgeous Himeji Castle from 360-degree views. Learn more about the Castle and the dramatic life of Princess Sen who is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle. This tour takes you to her shrine, one of the best view spots. Many fantastic spots for taking photos. Tour starting time can be arranged upon your request.
Morning Cycling Tour around Himeji Castle
Reviews
Ally S.
“Great day with Noboru!”
We really enjoyed our tour of the Himeji castle with Noboru! He met us at the train station, gave a walking tour on the way to the Himeji castle and showed us the castle and gardens. Noboru is kind, patient and very knowledgeable. It was fun to hear all the stories he's shared with us! A pro-tip to visitors - bring thick socks when visiting the castle during colder months, as you will have to remove footwear to enter the castle. The Himeji castle is a must-see when visiting Japan, and Noboru was a perfect guide to show it to us!
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Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I am so happy to know that you both had a memorable time in Himeji. I also enjoyed your company and conversation. I hope that we will meet again next time you come back to Japan!
Daniel S.
“amazing tour ”
Noboru did an amazing tour with us in Himeji. He shared so many interesting stories and showed us hidden „secrets“ which made the tour very rewarding and a highlight for us. He is a very kind and attentive person and to spend time with him has been extremely enjoyable! We do highly recommend him.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I’m so happy to know you enjoyed my tour in Himeji. The weather was perfect, the autumn leaves were so beautiful. I am sure you took a lot of wonderful pictures. I also enjoyed your company very much. Hope to see both of you again next time you come back to Japan!
Dean T.
“Excellent Customized Tour of Tatsuno”
Noboru let us on a wonderful tour of Tatsuno. He customized it for us to see the most important sites for us (my last name is Tatsuno). He provided his own research on the legend behind the name of Tatsuno and what distinguished it from another Tatsuno town in Nagano. We toured Kamo Jinja shrine, Tatsuno Castle and other points of interest. When we returned to Himeji, there was still time to visit a Himeji Sake brewery. All in all a great tour with much detailed insights and information from Noboru. He was also personable and easy to converse with. We would definitely use Noboru again should we visit the Himeji area.
Noboru S.
Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. I am so happy to know you enjoyed Tatsuno and Himeji Sake brewery! I really enjoyed your company and hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan!
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