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Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour from Kyoto
$412.50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City
Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle. The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an airplane, offering a selection of complimentary soft drinks and sake.
Visit a Japanese Sword (Katana) workshop for an authentic sword-making demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local sake brewery. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the breathtaking Himeji Castle, showcasing its architecture and samurai history. After a memorable day, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and provide you with a shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to return to Kyoto or Osaka on your own.
- Deluxe bus transportation from Kyoto to Himeji
- Return by shinkansen (bullet train)
- Japanese sword workshop
- Himeji Castle guided tour
- Sukiyaki lunch at sake brewery
Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle. The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an airplane, offering a selection of complimentary soft drinks and sake.
Visit a Japanese Sword (Katana) workshop for an authentic sword-making demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local sake brewery. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the breathtaking Himeji Castle, showcasing its architecture and samurai history. After a memorable day, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and provide you with a shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to return to Kyoto or Osaka on your own.
- Deluxe bus transportation from Kyoto to Himeji
- Return by shinkansen (bullet train)
- Japanese sword workshop
- Himeji Castle guided tour
- Sukiyaki lunch at sake brewery
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Return train ticket Shin-Osaka
Return train ticket Shin-Osaka: At the end of the tour we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR & give you a train ticket to go to Shin-Osaka on your own
Return train ticket Shin-Osaka: At the end of the tour we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR & give you a train ticket to go to Shin-Osaka on your own
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Restroom on board
- Return Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket : Himeji → Osaka/Kyoto
- Amenities
- Himeji Castle's entry fee and guide tour
- Enjoy a curated selection of complimentary local beverages, including sake, plum wine, and fruit juices made from regional ingredients, along with other soft drinks onboard.
- WiFi on board
- USB plugs on board
- In a sake brewery
- English-speaking service attendant
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting point
Exit JR Himeji Station via the South Exit and proceed to the bus terminal. Look for our attendant holding a blue 'Yui Prima Olivia' sign.
From Kyoto JR St
①From 1F go to 2F West Exit
②Follow Hachijo West signs & go downstairs
③Walk past Shinkansen exit (on your left)
④Follow Group Bus Terminal signs & take stairs left
⑤At McDonald’s cross the street to the Tourist Bus Terminal
⑥Search the blue bus
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Return details
After the Himeji Castle visit, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station. We will then provide you with a train ticket to go to Shin-Osaka on your own (this ticket is included in the price).
After Himeji Castle visit, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station. We will then provide you with a train ticket to return to Kyoto on your own (this ticket is included in the price).
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Observe the process of making an authentic Japanese Sword (Katana) with an experienced swordsmith in the countryside of Himeji. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about this ancient technique by witnessing firsthand the process of heating, hammering, and folding the metal. You will also have the unique chance to ask questions to the artisan and learn about the true essence of the katana and what it takes to become a real swordsmith.
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Nadagiku Shuzo Sake BreweryEnjoy lunch at a famous sake brewery in Himeji.
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Himeji CastleVisit Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Himeji Castle is one of the 12 original castles in Japan that remains untouched by war and natural disasters, preserving its original appearance. Explore the same floors that samurai once walked 400 years ago and immerse yourself in the atmosphere while listening to your guide's castle trivia that even locals don't know.
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After visiting Himeji castle we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and our attendant will purchase and give you the shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to your preferred end point.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour from Kyoto
$412.50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!