Himeji Castle, Garden & Sake Brewery

Art, Culture, & Historical

Nishi N.

5.00(6) reviews
Himeji
English
5 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 4 people

Beautiful white castle will attract you!

A world heritage site, Himeji Castle is waiting for your visit.

At Nadagiku Sake Brewery, you can observe the traditional atmosphere of breweries. And sake tasting is available. The shop staff will explain the difference of sake and advise what to buy souvenirs.

Situated near the castle, a Japanese style garden, Kokoen will impress you. You can experience tea ceremony, too.(optional)

Meeting Point

At Himeji station

10:00 AM

Himeji Station

I will wait for you with a waiting board.

10:20 AM

Nadagiku Sake Brewery

You can see old style of breweries, learn sake making process. and tast some fresh sake. You can also enjoy shopping.

11:40 AM

Lunch restaurant

I will make a reservation as your preference.

12:20 PM

Himeji Castle

You will find not only the magnificent appearance but various strategic features.

02:10 PM

Kokoen gardens

You will find nine different gardens including a landscape garden and bamboo garden.

You can enjoy macha tea. (optional)

03:00 PM

Himeji Station or Kokoen Garden

Ending place can be chosen.

You can enjoy shopping after tour.

Ending Point

At Himeji Castle, the garden or Himeji station, depend on your request

What to Expect

This tour helps you understand the Japanese history, castles, culture, strategic features, etc.

In addition to breathtaking beauty of the appearance, you can enjoy a wonderful view from the top floor!

You can enjoy the old atmosphere of breweries at Nadagiku Sake Brewery

In the garden, you can enjoy Japanese landscape garden, including bamboo & pine tree gardens. Green tea service will be optional!

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-Guide fee

-Pick-up in Himeji area

What‘s not included

-Transportation fee (you and the guide)

-Lunch(you and the guide)

-Entrance fee, other options

Important Information

Please feel free to give an inquiry.

Visit places and tour availability are flexible.

At the castle access area by wheel chair is limited.(No entry is allowed inside the structures.)

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

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Christine S.

Sep 2, 2024

Himeji Castle

Go with Nishi! 5 stars for her superb knowledge. She was very thoughtful and provided extra help when needed. I would absolutely request Nishi again in any future visits.

Nishi N.

I am grateful to you for your warm review. It was a so hot day. But thanks to your flexibility, I think the tour covered your requests. I was glad you enjoyed my tour at every places including lunch. It was an unfogettable tour for me. I look forward to your next visit in other seasons . Thank you again.

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Duncan F.

May 19, 2024

Nishi-san is the BEST!!

Take my word for it and book Nishi-san for your Himeji visit, you won't regret it! She's fantastic!

Nishi N.

Thank you very much for your kind review. Himeji Castle is so nice in any season and you can enjoy at other attracting places, too. I wait for the next visit.

K

Kichi J.

Apr 15, 2024

A beautiful tour of Himeji

We really had a great time exploring Himeji with Nishi. Very professional and won't forget it.

Nishi N.

Thank you for your kind review. I am so pleased you really enjoyed on that day. It was the best timing to see sakura. You also enjoyed tasting several sake at the brewery. Your talk was so interesting and informative. Please continue your journey and visit Japan in autumn next time! I wait for your next visit.

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Svetlana L.

Mar 17, 2024

Highly recommended

Nishi provided very informative tour. She explained the history, the building defense strategy, the construction of the castle. She showed the best photo spots, the locations used in the movies, and even some videos about the usage of the castle.I highly recommend to take this tour and Nishi as a tour guide.

Nishi N.

I appreciate your warm message. I also had a very good and pleasant time with you. I learned a lot of things from what you told and asked me. I was really glad to see you enjoyed every new thing you found. I appreciate the experience in guiding you. I hope you'll visit Japan again in another season. Thank you again.

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