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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji and Kobe

By Nara Guide
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Free cancellation available
Price is $437 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Come with us to visit Himeji Castle and the city of Kobe in one day on foot and by public transport!

This tour begins with a visit to Himeji Castle. Here we have one of the 12 authentic Japanese castles. The keep dates from 1618. The ensemble offers us a glimpse of Japan's feudal past. We have a great history lesson!

Then we go to Kobe. Mountain and sea meet proudly. We discover downtown Sannomiya, Nankinmachi Chinatown, and finally the port, with Harborland. Kobe is a pretty modern city. It is full of contrasts and charm. You're bound to like it.

After this day, you will learn more about the History of Japan! You will also have had plenty in your eyes of the dynamism of Kobe. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Activity location
  • Himeji Castle
    • 68 Hommachi,
    • 670-0012, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Guide Service Only
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$411.24 x 1 Adult$411.24
Paid at activity$25.54
Total
Price is $436.78
Until Thu, Jan 8
Guide + Travel & Entry Help
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$494.25 x 1 Adult$494.25
Paid at activity$25.54
Total
Price is $519.79
Until Thu, Jan 8

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

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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    Sannomiya Station
    • １番－１ 1
    • 651-0097, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    KOBE PORT TERMINAL
    • 5 4
    • 650-0041, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    Shin-Osaka Station
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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    Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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    Shin-Kobe Station
    • 1 3
    • 650-0001, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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    HIMEJI STATION
    • 188-1 駅前町
    • 670-0927, 姫路市, 兵庫県, Japan

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