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World Heritage Himeji Castle & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour
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World Heritage Himeji Castle & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour

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7 hours
Himeji
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers

Not included: Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Himeji Tourist Information Center (Located in the Central Concourse of JR Himeji Station) Address: 188 Ekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0927, Japan Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: See detailed guide to the meeting point listed in itinerary

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Overview

This tour allows you to enjoy both World Heritage Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Fondly called the White Heron Castle, Himeji Castle takes pride in its rich history of 400 years. Experience the beauty of Japanese architecture and the ingenuity from the age of samurai. For lunch, savor a buffet prepared with local ingredients. Afterwards, visit Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. From the Maiko Marine Promenade, take in the stunning scale of the bridge from up close, and behold the impressive sight of cars and boats passing by. Choose your preferred departure city - Himeji, Osaka or Kyoto. Look forward to a satisfying tour brimming with history, modern architecture, the scenery of the sea, and gourmet cuisine.

Highlights

Discover UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, Japan’s most famous samurai castle
Experience the spectacular Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from the Maiko Marine Promenade
Travel with an expert English-speaking guide
Enjoy a buffet lunch made with seasonal local ingredients
Start from Himeji, Osaka, or Kyoto (Shinkansen included from Osaka & Kyoto)

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Round-trip transfers

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Himeji Tourist Information Center (Located in the Central Concourse of JR Himeji Station) Address: 188 Ekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0927, Japan Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: See detailed guide to the meeting point listed in itinerary

Himeji Castle

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Please select a travel date
Explore Japan's most famous castle and one of the world's greatest engineering wonders in a single day with an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, and included transportation.
[Departure] 10:00, meet up at Himeji Tourist Information Center inside JR Himeji Station. Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Himeji Tourist Information Center. The tour may be shared with customers joining tours departing from Kyoto and Osaka. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Transportation] By walking [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Himeji Castle, Himeji Castle, also called Shirasagi (White Heron) Castle, is known for its beautiful white exterior, recently renovated. Stroll the grounds with a guide to learn about the castle's history [Transportation] By walking [Dining] 1 hour(s) 15 min(s), Lunch, Hotel Nikko Himeji, Enjoy an original buffet featuring a menu that changes with the season [Transportation] By train [Transportation] By walking [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Maiko Marine Promenade, Visit the observation facility on Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. Experience its grand scale and engineering marvel. View the Akashi Strait through the glass floor [Transportation] By walking [Transportation] By train [Return] 17:30, at Himeji Station, Tour ends upon arrival at Himeji Station. Please head to your next destination on your own from Himeji Station Day {num}
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch. If lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Children aged 6-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
At Himeji Castle, there are no facilities such as elevators due to the structure, and there are a series of slopes, stairs, and steps. Please note that wheelchairs or strollers cannot be used to tour around inside buildings This tour uses non-reserved seats on public transportation. Please note that seating is not guaranteed The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations If the Maiko Marine Promenade is closed, JPY 250 per adult will be refunded by the guide on the day There will be an accompanying guide from the meet-up at Himeji Station until Maiko Station after entry to Maiko Marine Promenade. Fare tickets from Maiko Station to Himeji Station will be handed out, and customers will be provided instructions on how to return Strollers cannot be used inside Himeji Castle The meal is served buffet style. All meal requests including vegetarian meals and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Total walking distance on this tour is about 4.0 km [2.5 miles], so please wear shoes and clothing which are easy to walk in As shoes must be removed to walk inside Himeji Castle, wearing socks is recommended Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour What to wear Walking shoes Accessibility This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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