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A bustling street market with various food stalls and signs in a foreign language. 3
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji and Kobe

By Nara Guide
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is P 33,089 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Activity location

  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

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Guide Service Only

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 33,088.85 x 1 AdultP 33,088.85
Total
Price is P 33,088.85
Until Thu, Jul 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Around 2,000 JPY/person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Himeji Castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public transportation

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What you can expect

Join us for a day trip to Himeji Castle and Kobe!

This walking and public transportation tour, including the Shinkansen bullet train, begins with a visit to Himeji Castle. Here you'll find one of only twelve authentic Japanese castles. The keep dates back to 1618. The castle complex offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past. It's a fascinating history lesson!

Next, we'll travel to Kobe, where mountains and sea meet in a magnificent way. We'll explore the Sannomiya district, the Nankinmachi Chinatown, and finally, the port with Harborland. Kobe is a beautiful, modern city, full of contrasts and charm. You're sure to love it.

After this day, you'll know more about Japanese history and be captivated by Kobe's vibrant energy. Are you coming? We're waiting for you!

Activity itinerary

Himeji Castle

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Himeji Castle, nicknamed the White Heron Castle by 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 designated this castle as a World Heritage Site. It is beautiful! And now it is open to our visits.

Piole Himeji

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After visiting Himeji Castle, we will have lunch (about 2000 JPY/person, not included).

Chinatown (Nankinmachi)

  • 2h
Nankinmachi is located in the center of Kobe. A walk to travel to China! With one stone we will visit China while in Japan.

Kobe Port Tower

  • 2h
Harborland, with its tower, harbor and attractions, marks Kobe’s renewal and desire for the future. We'll take a walk there to get amazed by the scenery.

Location

Activity location

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    Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan