Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle: Exploring Historical Japanese Castles and Pop Culture Symbols
Himeji
Embark on a private guided tour to Himeji Castle, a well-preserved historical Japanese castle. Explore its rich history and discover its connection to popular culture symbols like Engyo-ji temple and Gigantor, the iconic robot statue.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Engyo-ji Temple Maniden - Engyo-ji temple is located on Mount Shosha. We go there before visiting the castle.This temple has a long one thousand years History. Some scene from the famous movie “The last Samurai” were taken there.
What's Included
- Experienced guide
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Cable car, bus and trains transportation: 5000JPY/person
- Himeji Castle: 1000JPY/person
- Engyo-ji temple entrance: 1000JPY/person
- Guide fee (transportation, lunch, entrance)
Additional Information
Himeji Castle is one of the 12 Japanese castles well conserved with their wooden keeps. This Castle History starts from 1346 and we can see it as it was in 1618.
Nearby the castle, Engyo-ji temple, on Mount Shosha, has got a thousand years long history. Some scene from “The last Samurai” movie were taken there.
When we go back to Kobe, we can visit the Great Bridge of Akashi Kaikyo then Gigantor, statue of a robot, symbols of the revival of Japan, its technological genius and its pop culture.
Location
Engyo-ji Temple Maniden
2968 Shosha
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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