Himeji Castle (Himeji-Jo) Tours and Activities

Depart from Osaka by train for a full-day walking tour that visits Himeji in Hyogo prefecture. Visit its top attraction, Himeji Castle, then enjoy a lunch buffet that features both Japanese and Western cuisines. Afterward, continue to Akashi Kaikyo Bridge—the longest suspension bridge in the world. Walk along Maiko Marine Promenade, a passageway underneath the bridge's roadway on the Kobe side. Experience an in-depth introduction to these Japanese treasures as travel with your expert guide on foot and by train.

Depart from Kyoto by train for a full-day walking tour of Himeji in Hyogo prefecture, starting at its top attraction: the exquisite Himeji Castle. Then enjoy a lunch buffet of Japanese and western food. Afterward, travel to the Maiko Marine Promenade, a walkway that lines the Kobe side of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge—the longest suspension bridge in the world. Travel with your guide by train and on foot for an in-depth experience of these Japanese gems.

Join this bus tour from central Osaka to visit the most famous sightseeing spots of Hyogo prefecture in a single day! Relax in our comfortable bus during transfer and enjoy visits of Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen and Kobe Harborland.

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Himeji castle is located on a top of a small hill. People also call it egret castle as it looks like a white heron flying over the hill. There is a beautiful park called Koko-en nearby. Nine different types of Japanese gardens are here with different landscapes. You can experience Japanese tea ceremony here. Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour hassle-free. As it's a private tour, you can relax and visit sights at your own pace. We use local trains like locals do. However, if you want to ride Shinkansen and get reserved seats, it will cost around 10,000 yen per person. JR Rail Pass holder can maximize the use it. Please make sure to clarify your choice.