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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

By Nara Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$988 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Come with us to discover Himeji during this day of private guided on foot and by public transport tour!

We start with a visit to Mount Shosha and Engyoji Temple. This 10th century temple offers us calm and serenity. This temple, reputed to be authentic, is prized by film makers for its medieval Japanese atmosphere. It is even here that the film “The Last Samurai” was shot. The opportunity for us to visit it!

We then go to the beautiful castle of Himeji. Here, one of the 12 original castles of Japan still intact. Himeji Castle is a symbol of Japan’s feudal past, and we have the opportunity to discover its wooden keep as it was in 1618. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about the history of the castle and the ancient political landscape of Japan.

After this day, you will learn more about the history of Japan, while having a good breath of fresh air in nature. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Activity location
  • Engyo-ji Temple Maniden
    • 2968 Shosha
    • 671-2201, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Himeji: Fees not Included
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$966.99 x 1 AdultNZ$966.99
Paid at activityNZ$21.49
Total
Price is NZ$988.48
Until Sun, 1 Feb
Himeji: Transport and Entrance Fees Included
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$1,289.32 x 1 AdultNZ$1,289.32
Paid at activityNZ$21.49
Total
Price is NZ$1,310.81
Until Sun, 1 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch and Entrance Fees)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport Fees : funicular, bus and train, around 5000 JPY/person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Engyoji Temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Himeji Castle

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Engyo-ji Temple Maniden
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
The castle is the first attraction of Himeji city but the Engyo-ji temple sits even further, perched in the mountain. We can enjoy the day before e to visit the castle to sink us into Mount Shosha and to visit this temple, a high place of History and which was also one of the shooting places of the famous film "The Last Samurai". It’s beautiful! A short bus ride then cable car and we are there.
Himeji Castle
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
Himeji Castle, aka the White Heron Castle for its colour, 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 wonderful! And now it is open to our visits.

Location

Activity location
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    Engyo-ji Temple Maniden
    • 2968 Shosha
    • 671-2201, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Sannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    KOBE PORT TERMINAL
    • 5 4
    • 650-0041, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    Shin-Osaka Station
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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    Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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    Shin-Kobe Station
    • 1 3
    • 650-0001, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    HIMEJI STATION
    • 188-1 駅前町
    • 670-0927, 姫路市, 兵庫県, Japan
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    HIMEJI STATION
    • 188-1 駅前町
    • 670-0927, 姫路市, 兵庫県, Japan

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