Himeji Castle and Tatsuno to Japan’s Little Kyoto Private Tour

Please select a few of the most interesting activities and sightseeing spots from the list below. We will design the perfect day for you based on your preferences.

Tickets will be purchased at the Himeji Castle ticket booth (depending on crowd conditions, tickets may be purchased in advance by our company). After entering, a certified guide will provide a detailed tour of the castle (in English or Chinese).

"Koko-en Garden is an authentic Japanese garden popular for Himeji sightseeing, featuring the World Heritage Himeji Castle as its 'borrowed scenery.'"

Welcome to Tatsuno, often called the "Little Kyoto of Harima"! Tatsuno Castle Town is a historically rich area where you can still find atmospheric streets lined with old K aro-mon gates (Chief Retainer's gates), samurai residences, and soy sauce and koji (malted rice) breweries. We will propose a special itinerary that allows you to fully experience the charm of Tatsuno, tailored to your interests. Please select a few of the most interesting activities and sightseeing spots from the list below. We will design the perfect day for you based on your preferences.

"This modern Western-style building retains the charm of the Taisho Roman era, and stands as an important historical landmark showcasing the development of Tatsuno's soy sauce industry. It is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property, along with the former brewing factory (built in 1915) on the same premises."

Ido Koji-ten is a specialty shop dedicated to koji (malted rice), crafted with time-honored methods unchanged since its founding. They produce and sell not only koji itself, but also homemade original miso, yuzu miso, and amazake, along with other koji-based food products.

Tatsuno is a town where 400-year-old soy sauce breweries still thrive, and its unique fermentation culture continues to live on. This class offers a complete experience: learning about, tasting, and creating with this local fermentation culture. Create your own MY Soy Sauce by adding your favorite natural dashi or spices to freshly pressed raw soy sauce. This experience, which includes an explanation of soy sauce ingredients and how it's made, as well as a soy sauce tasting comparison, is enjoyable for both children and adults. An additional fee applies.