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Osaka Departure: Private Customised Himeji Castle Day Trip

By JST
Free cancellation available
Price is £446 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

With the flexibility to choose your departure time and itinerary, this tour is perfect for those who want to explore specific locations at a more leisurely pace or for those who want to explore at a family-friendly pace.
Enjoy a personalised experience with this private tour.
Explore hidden spots and local alleyways that tourists won't find.
Enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Capture unforgettable memories at some of the most Instagrammable photo spots.

Activity location

  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Honmachi
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Honmachi
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

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Chartered Vehicle（1-9 people）

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Chinese

Driver: The driver speaks Japanese, can communicate in basic English, and can use WhatsApp in English.

Toyota Hiace
No tour guide: The driver will not accompany you into the scenic area.
Pickup included

Price details
£445.77 x 1 Traveller£445.77
Total
Price is £445.77
Until Thu, 21 May

Private Charter -English Guide

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

English-speaking tour guide: An English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
Payment is required for the guide's ticket.
Toyota Alphard or Toyota Hiace: A dedicated car and driver will be available to serve you throughout the entire trip.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£563.07 x 1 Traveller£563.07
Total
Price is £563.07
Until Thu, 21 May

What's included, what's not

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    Bottled water
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Fuel surcharge
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    highway toll
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    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission fees are not included and must be purchased separately.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Himeji Castle

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Admission fees are not included and must be purchased separately. Adults: (18 and over) ¥2500 Himeji Castle was first built in 1333 by Akamatsu Norimura (Enshin) on Mt. Himeji. Since then, Hashiba Hideyoshi, Ikeda Terumasa, and Honda Tadamasa all expanded the castle, pinning their dreams on it, and it was completed in its current form in 1617. Its silhouette, shining against the blue sky, has been likened to a white heron taking off from the water, earning it the nickname "White Heron Castle." In 1993, it became Japan's first World Heritage Site, citing the following: "Its aesthetic perfection ranks among the finest examples of Japanese wooden architecture, and it is unparalleled worldwide," and "It is the castle that best exemplifies Japan's unique defensive castle structure, with well-preserved structures such as towers, gates, earthen walls, stone walls, and moats, centred around the castle towers, during the heyday of castle construction in the early 17th century."

Shoshazan Ropeway

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Admission fees are not included and must be purchased separately. Adults: (13 and over) ¥1,200 Children: (6 to 12) ¥600 The unusual pier automatically rises, revealing the entrance to the lush green Mount Shosha. While many directions are provided via tape, the guide's live voice will support your time on the mountain. The gondola slowly casts its shadow over the foot of the mountain, creating a slight thrill and building up a sense of anticipation. Your aerial stroll begins, bathed in the pleasant light and breeze. The cityscape of Himeji suddenly becomes smaller, and the Seto Inland Sea sparkles beyond.

Shoshazan Engyoji

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Admission fees are not included and must be purchased separately. Adults: (19 and over) ¥500 Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple is one of Himeji's most famous tourist spots, alongside Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site and National Treasure. Known as the "Hieizan of the West," this thousand-year-old temple is famous for its beautiful spring greenery and autumn foliage, and is also known as a filming location for films and historical dramas.

Location

Activity location

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    Himeji Castle
    • 68 Honmachi
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Himeji Castle
    • 68 Honmachi
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

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