Private Tour
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We will provide a free transportation service from your hotel or a designated location in Osaka to Himeji Castle. After that, a skilled guide will accompany you for a tour of Himeji Castle. Following the castle tour, a customized tour based on your preferences will be conducted. The total duration of the tour is 8 hours, including 2.5 hours in the morning, a lunch break, and 2.5 hours in the afternoon. Please note that this tour includes a one-way travel time of approximately 1.5 hours between Osaka and Himeji.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
guide fee
Meals and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) are not included.
Please note that due to limited space in the vehicle, only one suitcase per person can be accommodated. An additional fee will be charged for excess luggage. Thank you for your understanding.
Admission fees and activity costs depends on where you would like to go
Rental fees for equipment related to the activities are not included.
Starting March 1, 2026, the admission fee for 姫路城 will increase from ¥1,000 to ¥2,500. We sincerely apologize, but for tours on or after March 1, the admission fee will be charged separately.
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Himeji Castle
Participants in this tour will be accompanied by an experienced guide throughout the day, with the option of an English, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide. First, you will explore Himeji Castle while listening to the guide’s insightful explanations. Afterward, at the adjacent Kōko-en Garden, those who wish can enjoy a traditional tea experience. For lunch, you will dine at a local restaurant, known only to locals, based on your preferences. In the afternoon, you can enjoy various hands-on experiences tailored to your interests. These activities will be selected and customized through prior email communication.
Himeji
Participants in this tour will be accompanied by an experienced guide throughout the day, with the option of an English, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide. First, you will explore Himeji Castle while listening to the guide’s insightful explanations. Afterward, at the adjacent Kōko-en Garden, those who wish can enjoy a traditional tea experience. For lunch, you will dine at a local restaurant, known only to locals, based on your preferences. In the afternoon, you can enjoy various hands-on experiences tailored to your interests. These activities will be selected and customized through prior email communication.
Pickup included
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
pariceh2025,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My tour to Himeji castle was filled with interesting sights, conversation, and history. I truly had a wonderful time with Aki-San and his co-worker, Ken-San. Although the itinerary was not planned, I had seen everything I wanted to see and more due to Aki-san suggestions. He provided interesting information and I learned a lot of Japanese history. He was concerned about my safety and made the tour easy to be out all day. I would highly recommend him as a guide. You’ll be happy with your experience just as I am.
Dominic D,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Aki was our guide and he did an excellent job of coordinating a full day of activities for my wife, son and I. We did the Himeji Castle and garden tour and we also had a lunch, sweets eating workshop, and tea ceremony. Additionally, we had a kimono experience and wore them throughout all the activities! Aki did a great job providing info on history and culture and took pics/videos during all the activities. Thanks Aki for making our day so enjoyable!
Dawn K,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Don’t miss this tour! I learned so much about Japan’s culture. Our guide was excellent! I felt safe driving in these very large cities, and smaller towns. Our every need was taken care of, he anticipated our needs before we did!!









Dawn K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mr. Yabuuchi is an excellent tour guide. We signed up for a tour of Himeji Castle from Osaka. Mr. Yabuuchi took the time to make a small detour to Kobe only because we mentioned we were in Kobe on a previous trip. He also arranged a tour of a knife museum in Sakai, following our tour of Himeji Castle. The stop in Sakai was as good and as amazing as Himeji Castle. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour. If we ever make it back to the Osaka area, we will definitely book another tour with him.
CEJOLOS,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The best tour and best guide you can take in osaka for all important places in Himeji, the operator is the best of all tours i take because do the best for see all important places in precise time, confortable vehicle too and atention all time





MingHong H,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent services, Mr. Akihito Yabuuchi drove a very comfortable A/C with his assistance, Ms. Chen (provided excellent language service, very helpful for us) accompanied our family (5 senior adults) for this guided tour. They took care of us in very details, very flexible for our needs, and made very good tour arrangements, so we can visit and see what we wanted. They are also very knowledgeable, and were able to answer our questions during the tour. We indeed very enjoyed the tour, and most importantly they are able to conclude the tour in an efficient way, and took us back to the cruise port at exactly the promised returning time. Overall we were very happy about this tour, and will definitely sign up for their tour service when we come back to visit this area, as Yabuuchi San conducted many tour services in the area, ranges from Koyto, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji , and nearby attraction scenery sites. Thanks again for their very professional tour service!
953marylynnb,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My husband and I had the great pleasure of having Aki as our driver and tour guide on a day trip from the Hilton Castle Hotel in Osaka to Himeji in early October. His pre-arrival communication was outstanding including arrangements for our considerably customized itinerary, meal choices, and special needs. Aki was the consumate Japanese host- gracious and eager to share the history and culture of his country, of which he is extremely proud. He is an attentive listener, and answered our many questions about modern life in Japan with frankness and humour. He was continuously solicitous of our comfort and enjoyment throughout the day. His friendly,accommodating manner, luxurious vehicle, and expertise made our excursion quite wonderful. Arigato, Aki. Mary Lynn and Paul from London, Ontario, Canada.
Rachel L,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Aki is great. He is very knowledgeable about Japanese history and a good teacher. He is also most passionate about sharing his love for Japanese culture with visitors. His English is excellent too. We had a wonderful day with him visiting Himeiji Castle and would recommend this trip to others.
paulrW4561ZJ,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Hi Akihiko, Thanks very much for an amazing day. You really made my trip to Japan go from good to an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for making it so memorable & happy to have a great friend in Japan. I hope your tourism journey lasts and you make many, many friends from around the globe. If you are ever in the Toronto area hit me up & we both can have good food & sake together!





DayTrip95466,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing! Great guide, very knowledgeable, super friendly and helpful, very good English speaker. Only to be highly commended and recommended.

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