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Half-day Himeji Castle Town Bike Tour with Lunch
Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$100.09
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
After meeting at Himeji Station, we will collect our bicycles and proceed to the shopping street in the castle town. There, we will visit a Japanese sweets shop with a history spanning over 300 years and sample "Tamatsubaki," a refined Japanese confection that was once presented to feudal lords within the castle. We will then explore the magnificent Himeji Castle, also referred to as Shirasagi-jo, meaning "White Egret Castle."
After ascending to the summit of Himeji Castle, we will cycle through the historic castle town and savor a Japanese lunch at a restaurant located in the castle town. We'll then proceed to a shrine that offers picturesque spot for capturing beautiful photographs of Himeji Castle.
Relax and enjoy a cup of tea in Kokoen, a beautiful Daimyo garden.
After exploring the shrine, we will cycle once more around Himeji Castle, heading to the picturesque Kokoen Garden. Following a leisurely cup of tea at a café within the garden, we will make our way back to the station.
After ascending to the summit of Himeji Castle, we will cycle through the historic castle town and savor a Japanese lunch at a restaurant located in the castle town. We'll then proceed to a shrine that offers picturesque spot for capturing beautiful photographs of Himeji Castle.
Relax and enjoy a cup of tea in Kokoen, a beautiful Daimyo garden.
After exploring the shrine, we will cycle once more around Himeji Castle, heading to the picturesque Kokoen Garden. Following a leisurely cup of tea at a café within the garden, we will make our way back to the station.
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Half-day Himeji Castle Town Bike Tour with Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- A cup of tee at a garden
- Lunch at a Japanese local restaurant
- Rental Bike
- Photos
- Entrance fee for Himeji Castle & Kokoen garden
- 5.5 hours with a local guide
- Extra drinks and food
Meeting point
In front of Seven Eleven at North Exit of JR Himeji station
In front of Seven Eleven at North Exit of JR Himeji Station.
(There is another Seven Eleven, so please be careful.)
A guide will be holding an orange sign saying "MagicalTrip tour"
Return details
In front of Seven Eleven at North Exit of JR Himeji station
In front of Seven Eleven at North Exit of JR Himeji Station.
(There is another Seven Eleven, so please be careful.)
A guide will be holding an orange sign saying "MagicalTrip tour"
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Japanese Sweets We will visit a Japanese sweets shop with a history spanning over 300 years and sample "Tamatsubaki" “Tamatsubaki,” an elegant Japanese confectionery once offered to the lords of the castle.
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Himeji CastleExplore inside the Castle and learn the history of the castle and the people who used to live there. we will explore the magnificent Himeji Castle, also referred to as Shirasagi-jo, meaning "White Egret Castle." During our visit to Himeji Castle, our local guide will elucidate why the castle is deemed impregnable and renowned for its beauty, providing insights into its architecture, exhibits, and historical significance. Built in the early Edo period, the castle's main buildings, including the castle tower and turrets, are still standing and are designated as national treasures and important cultural properties. In addition, the inner part of the central moat, including the main fortification, is designated as a national special historic site as “Himeji Castle Site. The castle is also on UNESCO's World Heritage List and has been selected as one of the 100 best castles in Japan.
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Lunch We will cycle through the historic castle town. We will savor a Japanese lunch at a restaurant located in the castle town. Following lunch, we will proceed to a shrine that offers a picturesque spot for capturing beautiful photographs of Himeji Castle.
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Otokoyama Hachimangu ShrineSee the back of Himeji Castle from the hidden lookout. Following lunch, we will proceed to a shrine that offers a picturesque spot for capturing beautiful photographs of Himeji Castle.
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Koko-enExperience an authentic tea ceremony while exploring a Japanese garden. Relax and enjoy a cup of tea in Kokoen, a beautiful Daimyo garden. The name “Kokoen” is derived from “Koko-do,” a domain school that existed near the entrance to the present garden during the Edo period.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Half-day Himeji Castle Town Bike Tour with Lunch
Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$100.09
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!