Explore a castle which has a rich history for over 650 years.
TOUR DETAILS
DURATION:
Option1 – Only Himeji Castle : 2.5 hours
Option2 – Himeji Castle and Ko-koen : 3.5 hors
SCHEDULE:
-9:30
-10:30
-13:30
-14:30
PLACE TO VISIT:
– Himeji Castle
(- Ko-koen, a Japanese Garden if you choose Option2.)
INCLUSION:
✓ English-speaking guide
✓ Entrance fees
✖ Tips
TOUR TYPE:
Walking tour
MEETING POINT:
In front of North exit of JR Himeji Station. You’ll see the Himeji Castle right in front of you like the photo below.
*Please note that our meeting point is JR Himeji Station, not San-yo Line.
-Ends at the same point.
NOTES
-Please arrive at the meeting place 10 minutes before the tour starts.
-We will prepare your ticket in advance. You don’t need to get it by yourself.
-Please bring your beverage with lid if you need.
Expert guides who know the area well will explain the miraculous story of this castle, which was miraculously unscathed by World War II, and anecdotes that you won’t find in your guidebooks.
You will also proceed through the six-story castle, actually touring inside the castle on each floor and experiencing the atmosphere of the time when this castle was in use.
*Please note that children and elderly guests are advised to use caution as the stairs are very steep. *
There are 2 types of tours:
(1) Only Himeji Castle : 2.5 hours
(2) Himeji Castle and Ko-koen : 3.5 hours
