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Beyond Himeji Castle:Nine-Stars Destiny & Hidden Scenic Gems Tour

By Himeji Local Drive Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,879 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This special tour explores fascinating hidden spots around Himeji Castle.
At Hiromine Shrine, you will experience a unique style of worship found only here, based on Onmyodo—an ancient Japanese system that interprets fortune and destiny through time and direction.

The tour also includes a breathtaking secret viewpoint and a place where you can reflect on the timeless theme of eternal love, revealing a deeper and more mysterious side of Himeji beyond the castle.

Travel by private car ensures a flexible and comfortable journey, offering a truly memorable and enriching experience.

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Activity location
  • Hiromune Observation Deck
    • Shirakuni
    • 670-0808, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Subway
    • 68-290 Honmachi
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

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Beyond Himeji Castle:Nine-Stars Destiny & Hidden Scenic Gems Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 16:30
Price details
P 1,879.39 x 1 AdultP 1,879.39
Total
Price is P 1,879.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour with an experienced driver-guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional amulet fee at Hiromine Shrine (not required; ¥800 if requested).

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hiromune Observation Deck
  • 40m
Hiromine Observation Plaza is located near the summit of Mount Hiromine, at an elevation of approximately 300 meters. From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Himeji Castle, the expansive Banshu Plain, and—on clear days—even the distant Seto Inland Sea.
Hiromine Shrine
  • 40m
Hiromine Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with origins dating back nearly 2,000 years, and its main sanctuary was established in 734. Nestled deep in the quiet mountains of Mount Hiromine, it has long been revered as a sacred spiritual power spot. On this tour, guests will experience a unique style of worship found only at Hiromine Shrine, based on Onmyodo (ancient Japanese cosmology). Visitors pray to the guardian deity of their Nine Star destiny, offering wishes while facing the prayer point associated with their own destiny star. Surrounded by a serene and sacred atmosphere, this special visit offers a rare opportunity to connect with traditional Japanese beliefs and spiritual practices, making it one of the most memorable stops on the tour.
Kei'un-ji Temple
  • 20m
Keiunji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in the Noyori district, an area that has flourished for centuries as a center of commerce and culture. It is especially known for the Hiyoku-zuka, a unique memorial site found only at this temple. The Hiyoku-zuka was created to honor two lovers who were unable to be united during their lifetimes. On this tour, their tragic love story—Onatsu and Seijuro—serves as an example through which visitors are invited to reflect on the idea of “eternal love” that transcends time, as embodied in this deeply moving memorial.

Location

Activity location
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    Hiromune Observation Deck
    • Shirakuni
    • 670-0808, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Subway
    • 68-290 Honmachi
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

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