Himeji Castle Tour: Explore Japan's Political History

Explore Himeji Castle’s rich history with a private guide. Discover Japan’s political and military past in this well-preserved 14th-century castle.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Himeji Castle - Himeji Castle, also named as the White Heron Castle because of its color, is a Japanese 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 as a world heritage site. That’s wonderful! And now, it offers himself to our visits.
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What's Included
  • Guide and guide fee
What's Not Included
  • Himeji Castle entrance: 1,000 JPY/person
  • Transportation (train): 2,000 JPY/person
Additional Information

In this tour, we will learn more about the political and military history of Himeji and Japan.
This tour takes place in a historic castle. Himeji Castle is one of 12 Japanese castles still very well preserved with their wooden main keep still existing. We can still visit it today without any problems. The castle dates from 1346 and we currently see it as…

Location
Shin-Osaka Station
We ride on the JR local line to go to Himeji, not the Shinkansen. We meet you on the central concourse after the entrance gates and before the platform.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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920narayana
Apr 9, 2024
VSITING HIMEJI CASTLE - My wife & I went to Himeji Castle in Japan on April 7th 2024. We had an English speaking guide hired through Japan guide agency . Her name in Hiromi Mizoi...She is well versed with the History of the castle & her English explanation is very succinct to follow through. She climbs the narrow castle steps with vigor...We had a great time
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