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Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Kyoto

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$506.44
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Overview

This tour allows you to enjoy both World Heritage Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Fondly called the "White Heron Castle", Himeji Castle takes pride in its rich history of 400 years. Experience the beauty of Japanese architecture and the ingenuity from the age of samurai. For lunch, savor a buffet prepared with local ingredients. Afterwards, visit Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. From the Maiko Marine Promenade, take in the stunning scale of the bridge from up close, and behold the impressive sight of cars and boats passing by. Look forward to a satisfying tour brimming with history, modern architecture, the scenery of the sea, and gourmet cuisine.
1-Day Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • Buffet lunch
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting point
Please meet at Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1 Floor by 8:30 am, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. The tour departs at 8:40 am. An assistant will guide you until boarding the Shinkansen.
Return details
Tour ends around 6:00 pm upon arrival at Kyoto Station. Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.

  • Travel by bullet train "Shinkansen" from Kyoto Station to Himeji Station. Travel time is 45 minutes. Meet with your guide and other customers from Osaka departure either on board the Shinkansen or on the platform at Himeji Station, then walk to Himeji Castle. (pass by)
  • Himeji Castle
    Also known as Shirasagi Castle [White Heron Castle], Himeji Castle is famous for its beautiful white exterior which was recently renovated. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds as you learn about the castle and its history from a knowledgeable guide.
  • Enjoy an original buffet lunch featuring a menu that changes with the season.
  • Maiko Marine Promenade
    The tour will visit an observation facility on Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. Take this special opportunity to feel the bridge's grand scale and technological marvel right on your skin. See the Akashi Strait through the glass floor.
  • Travel by train from Maiko station to Kyoto station. Travel time is 90 minutes. Guide service ends at Osaka Station partway. Instructions on how to return to Kyoto Station will be provided. (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • As shoes must be removed to walk inside Himeji Castle, wearing socks is recommended.
  • This tour uses non-reserved seats on public transportation. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • The lunch meal is served buffet style. All meal requests including vegetarian meals and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted.
  • At Himeji Castle, there are no facilities such as elevators due to the structure, and there are a series of slopes, stairs, and steps. Please note that wheelchairs or strollers cannot be used to tour around inside buildings.
  • Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Total walking distance on this tour is about 4.0 km [2.5 miles], so please wear shoes and clothing which are easy to walk in.
  • There will be an accompanying guide from arrival at Himeji Station until Osaka Station partway. An assistant will help you board the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station.
  • Tour's total duration is 9 hours 30 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 6 hours 15 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Kyoto

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $506.44
    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 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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