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Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English
French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Come with us to discover the rich history of Himeji Castle on a half-day private tour by public transport and on foot!

We meet at Shin-Osaka or Kyoto station and then take a super rapid service on the JR Tokaido-Sanyo local line to Himeji. The guide can tell you about the Keihanshin Metropolis along the way and we see all the diverse and varied landscapes. How exciting!

We then visit the famous Himeji Castle, one of the 12 castles still intact and authentic in Japan. Himeji Castle dates from 1346. It is a symbol of Japan's feudal past, and you can explore its keep as it was in 1618. Your passionate guide, expert in Japanese history, or even licensed, will share with you fascinating information about the history of the castle and the ancient political landscape of Japan.

Enjoy a perfect blend of history, culture and stunning architecture in this unique immersion! Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)

Himeji Castle Entrance Fees

Transport fees

What To Expect

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Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle, aka the White Heron Castle for its color, is a Japanese fortified 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 a World Heritage Site. It’s beautiful! And now it is open to our visits.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
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The west wing is the second part of the visit to the castle. We discover the apartments of the samurai, the maids, then Princess Sen, and their way of life is explained.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Himeji Castle: Fees not Included

Train and Entrance Fees Included

Reviews

3.60

5 reviews

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  • Our guide was very...

    Zach Z,

    Sep 19, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Our guide was very friendly, but didn’t speak very much English. He also mostly pointed to signs posted around Himeji castle instead of explaining. I think we would have had about the same experience walking around and reading ourselves.

  • Our tour guide could hardly speak English.

    Melissa M,

    Aug 24, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    I would not recommend this private tour. It was offered in English, however, our tour guide could hardly speak English. We asked him questions but he couldn’t explain anything to us, but rather pointed at the plaques for us to read. It was an expensive tour to have a guide who relied heavily on our reading of the plaques. Perhaps he should stick to giving French tours and not pretend that he doesn’t have command of the English language. We were highly disappointed and can NOT recommend this tour.

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3.60
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