Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle
Join us for a private half-day guided tour of Himeji Castle, exploring its rich history on foot and by Shinkansen bullet train! We'll meet at Shin-Osaka or Kyoto Station and then travel by train to Himeji. Along the way, your guide will tell you all about the Keihanshin region, and we'll see its di
📍Meeting point: We meet customers at the central exit of Himeji Station, then we go to visit the castle.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 2hHimeji Castle, aka the White Heron Castle for its color, is a Japanese fortified castle. It dates from medieval times and is one of only 12 Japanese castles to have been perfectly preserved. UNESCO has also designated this castle a World Heritage Site. It’s beautiful! And now it is open to our visits.
Stop 2
⏱ 2hThe west wing is the second part of the visit to the castle. We discover the apartments of the samurai, the maids, then Princess Sen, and their way of life is explained.
What’s Included
- ✓Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Himeji Castle Entrance Fees
- ✗Transport fees
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Service animals allowed
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
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From
$205.56