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Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Osaka

Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$457.16
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Overview

This full-day tour covers Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, showcasing Japan's architectural heritage. With a history spanning 400 years, Himeji Castle, known as the "White Heron Castle," offers a glimpse into the age of samurai.

  • 🏯 Tour Himeji Castle, renowned for its stunning white exterior and rich history, and stroll the grounds with insights from a knowledgeable guide.
  • 🍽️ Indulge in a seasonal buffet lunch featuring local ingredients, providing a taste of Japanese culinary delights.
  • 🚄 Travel efficiently by train and bullet train ("Shinkansen") from Osaka Station to Himeji Station, with a quick 35-minute journey.
  • 🌉 Visit the Maiko Marine Promenade for an up-close view of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.
  • 👣 Experience the bridge's impressive scale and technological marvel while walking on the glass floor, offering views of the Akashi Strait below.
  • 🚆 Return to Osaka by local train from Maiko station, with a travel time of 50 minutes, making your journey smooth and enjoyable.
  • 🗺️ All admission fees and transportation costs are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience throughout the day.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from the expertise of a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, enhancing your understanding of the sights.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessibility is limited within Himeji Castle, with no elevators available; guests should be prepared for slopes and stairs.
  • 👟 Total walking distance is around 4.0 km (2.5 miles), so wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.

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Hotel Granvia Osaka
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 50 minutes

  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • Lunch
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • Train fare from Himeji Station to Maiko Station and Maiko Station to Osaka Station
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting point
Meet your English-speaking guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the elevator hall on the 1st floor of Hotel Granvia Osaka. The guide will then escort you to Shin-Osaka Station for the Shinkansen departure
Return details
The tour concludes upon arrival at Osaka Station at approximately 5:30 PM. After the tour, you are free to continue to your next destination on your own.

  • Travel by train and bullet train "Shinkansen" using non-reserved seat from Osaka Station to Himeji Station. Travel time is 35 minutes. Meet with other customers from other departure locations and 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 local train using non-reserved seat from Maiko station to Osaka station. Travel time is 50 minutes. (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
  • 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 cannot be used to tour around inside buildings.
  • This tour uses non-reserved seats on both public transportation and Shinkansen. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • If the Maiko Marine Promenade is closed, JPY 250 per adult will be refunded by the guide on the day.
  • The tour ends upon arrival at Osaka Station, and there is no drop-off service to hotels.
  • There will be an accompanying guide on all sections.
  • Strollers cannot be used inside Himeji Castle.
  • The meal is served buffet style. All meal requests including vegetarian meals and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted.
  • 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.
  • As shoes must be removed to walk inside Himeji Castle, wearing socks is recommended.
  • 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.
  • Tour's total duration is 8 hours 50 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 5 hours 25 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 Osaka

    Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $457.16
    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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