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Himeji Castle in-depth tour + Akashi Kaikyo Bridge walkway | Enjoy buffet lunch at hotel with Seto Inland Sea views

from $170.07

  • Transport included
  • Meals included
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Stroll along the Maiko marine promenade with glass floors beneath your feet
  • Exclusive buffet at Hotel Nikko Himeji
  • Visit the "white heron castle" Himeji Castle and listen to the echoes of history

About this experience

Bookings must be made by 5:59 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
Please provide your full name+e-confirmation at the designated meeting point on the day of your trip.

What to expect

Himeji Castle is a castle located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Egret Castle due to its white exterior walls. Together with Kumamoto Castle and Matsumoto Castle, it is called the three famous cities in Japan. Due to its high degree of preservation, it is known as the No. 1 Castle in Japan and the first National Treasure Castle in Japan to be registered as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Himeji Castle is located in the center of Himeji and is the main symbol of the city. Many period dramas and movies are also filmed here. Himeji Castle is located in the southern traffic hub of Hyogo Prefecture, with elegant style and many historical sites. It is a historical city in Japan. The castle consists of 83 buildings, it has a highly developed defense system and elaborate guards. Castles also contribute to our understanding of Japanese feudal culture that began during the Shogunate era.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • Train transportation from Osaka, Kyoto, or Himeji
  • Main attraction ticket for Himeji Castle
  • Main attraction ticket for Maiko Marine Promenade
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch

Things to note

  • Prohibited behaviors:
  • Drone usage, picking plant, Eating in vehicles, Barefoot, Loud noises, Damaging the environment, Graffiti, Climbing, Drinking in vehicles, Smoking inside vehicles, Feeding animals, Flash photography
  • Medium to large dogs, aggressive breeds, large wild cats, birds of prey, and any other aggressive animals, All pets, non-foldable bicycles, scooters, or strollers, Weapons and explosives, Hazardous chemicals, Dangerous tools, other prohibited items as per
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