Walking Tour in Himeji: Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)
- This is a tour that takes you through the World Famous Himeji Castle with explanations and interesting stories.
- We will not only show you around the city, but also tell you about its history and culture. We will do our best to help you understand this city more deeply.
- It is also a tour where you can learn about and actually experience the traditions of Japanese art that have been passed down since ancient times.
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Walking Tour in Himeji: Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
Admission to: Aizome experience fee
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
Walking shoes
What's included in Walking Tour in Himeji: Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:30, meet up at Himeji Station. You can see us immediately after exiting the JR/ Shinkansen Himeji Station central gate. We are waiting in front of the directory. We will be holding up a sign that says “Snow Monkey Resort.”
- [Attraction/experience] 09:45, Guided tour, Himeji Castle, One of the largest remaining castle of Japan. Himeji castle was never destroyed by wars, earthquakes, or fire, and survives to this day as one of Japan’s original 12 castles.
- [Attraction/experience] 11:45, Guided tour, Koko-en, Kokoen consists of nine strolling gardens with different Edo period (1603 and 1868) styles and landscaping themes. Take a moment to slow down and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere there.
- [Attraction/experience] 13:00, Guided tour, Itatehyozu Shrine, On the way back to the shopping district, we will also visit the Itatehyōzu Shrine. It is famous for the Ilsan ritual, which is held every 60 years, and the Samsan ritual, which is held every 20 years
- [Dining] 13:30, Lunch, Have lunch at one of the local restaurants and try out Himeji City's specials. (Lunch not included in the tour)
- [Attraction/experience] 14:45, Guided tour, Wataya, 296 Funaokachō, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0034, Japan, Our afternoon starts with a traditional Japanese experience, Aizome (Indigo Dyeing). Indigo is one of the oldest vegetable dyes in existence, dating back to the ancient kingdoms of the Middle East
- [Return] 17:30, at Himeji Station, We will return to JR Himeji Station together to end the tour. However, if you would like to spend the rest of your day in the city centre, please let us know at any time.
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Compared to other world-famous cities in Japan, Himeji City is relatively unknown to most people. But when you look at the photos of Himeji city, an idea immediately comes to mind. You have probably seen this castle somewhere on a website or brochure introducing Japan. Himeji City is home to a renowned castle. Himeji Castle is not only the largest existing castle in Japan, but is also registered as a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure of Japan.
Not only is the castle itself prominent, but there are also hidden wonders around the city. Gardens, temples, and monuments, all of which are over a thousand years old, reveal much of Japan’s history. In addition to tangible historical buildings, there is also a lot of intangible culture waiting for people to know about it.
Meet
Venues
- HIMEJI STATION
