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Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$216.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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!
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!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Himeji Castle: Fees not Included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)
- Transport fees
- Himeji Castle Entrance Fees
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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Himeji CastleHimeji 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.
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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.
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Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$216.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!