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Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

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240 minutes
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Come with us to discover the rich history of Himeji Castle on a half-day private tour by public transport and on foot!

We meet at Shin-Osaka or Kyoto station and then take a super rapid service on the JR Tokaido-Sanyo local line to Himeji. The guide can tell you about the Keihanshin Metropolis along the way and we see all the diverse and varied landscapes. How exciting!

We then visit the famous Himeji Castle, one of the 12 castles still intact and authentic in Japan. Himeji Castle dates from 1346. It is a symbol of Japan's feudal past, and you can explore its keep as it was in 1618. Your passionate guide, expert in Japanese history, or even licensed, will share with you fascinating information about the history of the castle and the ancient political landscape of Japan.

Enjoy a perfect blend of history, culture and stunning architecture in this unique immersion! Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Options

Himeji Castle: Fees not Included

One Way Train and Entrance Fees Included

Himeji Castle: Fees not Included

FromNZD $256.23Per Person

What's included in Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Himeji Castle

Himeji 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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

The 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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)
  • Himeji Castle Entrance Fees
  • Transport fees
  • 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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meeting next to the Northern Central Entrance of JR Kyoto Station
  • We take the local train to Himeji and not the Shinkansen. We meet the passengers on the central concourse after the gates and before the platforms.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Nara Guide