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Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha
Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$66.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Experience the ultimate Himeji Castle adventure! While most tourists only see the surface of this World Heritage site, your local guide will bring its rich samurai history to life.
1. Easy & Leisurely Bike Ride : Walking the massive castle grounds is exhausting. Our easy bike ride makes exploring completely effortless and stress-free! We will cruise at a relaxed pace to a hidden local shrine for uncrowded, picture-perfect castle photos.
2. Deep Samurai History : Climb to the top of the majestic "White Heron Castle" while uncovering the brilliant secrets of its unassailable defensive architecture.
3. Sweets & Matcha Experience : Taste a 300-year-old traditional sweet once loved by feudal lords. End your journey at Kokoen, a stunning Daimyo garden, enjoying authentic matcha green tea in a serene setting.
4. Keep Your Bike! The tour ends at Kokoen, but you can keep your rental bike until 6 PM to explore further!
1. Easy & Leisurely Bike Ride : Walking the massive castle grounds is exhausting. Our easy bike ride makes exploring completely effortless and stress-free! We will cruise at a relaxed pace to a hidden local shrine for uncrowded, picture-perfect castle photos.
2. Deep Samurai History : Climb to the top of the majestic "White Heron Castle" while uncovering the brilliant secrets of its unassailable defensive architecture.
3. Sweets & Matcha Experience : Taste a 300-year-old traditional sweet once loved by feudal lords. End your journey at Kokoen, a stunning Daimyo garden, enjoying authentic matcha green tea in a serene setting.
4. Keep Your Bike! The tour ends at Kokoen, but you can keep your rental bike until 6 PM to explore further!
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Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha
Rental Bike
Duration: 4 hours
A cup of Matcha
Rental Bike
Duration: 4 hours
A cup of Matcha
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- A cup of tee at a garden
- Rental Bike
- Tour Photos
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Japanese traditional sweet
- Entrance fee for Himeji Castle & Koko-en garden
- 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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Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha
Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$66.97
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
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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!