Himeji and Kobe: Full-Day Private Guided Tour

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Activity provider:
Nara Guide
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Himeji and Kobe: Full-Day Private Guided Tour
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In this tour, we will visit Himeji Castle, a Japanese medieval castle still very well preserved with its wooden keep still up, then Kobe, a contemporary city which dates from the mid-19th century.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
French, English, Japanese
Private group

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Itinerary

  • 3 pickup location options:

    Kyoto, 650-0021, Osaka

  • Himeji Castle

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Wanoyagura

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Local restaurant

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Kobe Chinatown

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2 hours)

  • Kobe Harborland

    Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Walk (2 hours)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    650-0021, Kyoto, Osaka

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Medieval Japanese Castle
  • Kobe, contemporary city from the 19th century
  • Japanese History and Culture
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour with a local guide

Full description

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, Nankingmachi 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!

Includes

  • Guide and guide fees
  • Transport fees (around 3,000 JPY/person/day)
  • Lunch fee (around 2,000 JPY)
  • Himeji Castle entrance fee (1,000 JPY/person)

From $246 per person

Product ID: 618511

Activity provider:
Nara Guide

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