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based on Visit two popular attractions outside Kyoto on a full-day trip: beautiful Himeji Castle and the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. You'll take a ride on a famous Shinkansen Bullet train, tour one of the best examples of a Japanese castle in the country, and visit the worlds longest suspension bridge, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge.
Your full-day tour starts with a Bullet train ride to Himeji to visit the Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles and designated a World Cultural Heritage site. The castle's sublime form and white walls have earned it the nickname “WhiteHeron Castle”. The castle grounds are divided into inner and outer-walled zones, with gates built around maze-like spaces to confuse enemies, and a double moat for extra protection.
After lunch at Kokoen Garden, a short distance from Himeji Castle and designed in various styles from the Edo period, it's off to the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. With the length of 3,911 meters and completed in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge also known as the Pearl Bridge is the worlds longest suspension bridge linking the city of Kobe to Awaji Island. Learn about the construction of the bridge and enjoy the views from the observation deck.
- Nine-hour day trip from Kyoto to Himeji Castle and Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
- Bullet train ride to Himeji
- Tour the worlds longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Pearl Bridge)
- Himeji Castle, one of the most beautiful feudal castles in Japan
- Lunch at Koken Garden (at own expense)
- Pick-up from selected Kyoto hotels
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Unavailable Dates:
- 20 December to 12 January
Tour departs from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel, or selected hotels in Kyoto.
Departure Time:- Hotel pick ups commence from 8:05am
Tour concludes at Kyoto train station at approximately 5:30pm
Hotel Pickup:Selected Kyoto hotels as per the list below. If you are staying at one of the following hotels and wish for a hotel pick up, you MUST enter your hotel details (Name and address) in the 'Hotel Pick Up' box. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The supplier contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
If your hotel is not on the list below, you will need to make your way to the central departure point, Kyoto New Miyako Hotel, at 8.45am.
Hotel pick up list and times:
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel pick up is ONLY available from the hotels listed below.
- Kyoto Tokyu: 8.05am
- The Westin Miyako Kyoto: 8.00am
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto: 8.15am
- Kyoto Hotel Okura: 8.15am
- New Hankyu Kyoto: 8.25am
- Kyoto Tower Hotel: 8.35am
- Karasumo Kyoto Hotel: 8:25am
- New Miyako: 8.45am
- Hyatt Regency Kyoto: 8:35am
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, as long as the infant is sitting on parent's lap.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 11 years.
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- Hotel pickup (from selected Kyoto hotels only)
- Transportation by Motorcoach
- Transportation by bullet train from Osaka Station to Himeji Station
- Transportation by train from Himeji Station to Maiko Station
- Transportation by train from Maiko Station to Kyoto Station
- Admission Fees
- English speaking guide
- Tax
- Lunch at own expense
- This tour must be booked at least 3 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of your tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise stated
- Tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate
- This tour is wheechair accessible, however passengers who require assistance must provide their own carer.
- Please note that some parts of road on this tour are gravel and steep inclines.
Wheelchair Access:
Bookings cancelled or amended 8+ calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will not be charged any fees; between 3 and 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 50% cancellation fee; within 2 calendar days of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.
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