Himeji English Tour
Himeji Castle Tour escorted by our national certificated English-speaking guide

Himeji is a treasure house of Japanese culture.
We offer a guide service in English so that many foreign visitors can learn
about the wonderful heritage sites such as Himeji Castle,which is a World Cultural Heritage.
Our guide is a “Navigator”.
As a guide for your trip, “National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter”
will help you have an enjoyable trip and take you back in time to 400 years ago.
Himeji Castle (course duration: 2 to 2.5 hours)
If you come to Himeji, take your time to visit Himeji Castle.
Our “navigator” will guide you to a World Cultural Heritage Site, Himeji Castle in English.
The basic fee is a standard course that includes a guided tour of only Himeji Castle. We can also guide you on a walking tour of the surrounding area. (Separate fees required)
About fee
We will prepare for an itinerary plan based your preferences.
Reference fee
Himeji Castle (course duration: 2 to 2.5 hours) : 17,600 yen (incl.tax)
Note that up to 8 persons are acceptable.
Meals, admission fee, and transportation fees are not included. If you take a taxi or bus during the tour, an additional fee will be charged. If your tour includes an extra lunch hour, please pay for the guide’s lunch.
Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden (course duration: approximately 3 hours)
Admire seasonal trees and flowers at Kokoen Garden
Our “navigator” will guide you to Kokoen Garden is a garden where you can enjoy the trees and flowers of the four seasons. At Restaurant “Kassuiken”, Himeji’s unique cuisine will make you smack your lips. At “Soujouan”, you can experience tea ceremony.
Reference fee
Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden(course duration: approximately 3 hours) : 19,800 yen (incl. tax)
Note that up to 8 persons are acceptable.
Meals, admission fee, and transportation fees are not included. If you take a taxi or bus during the tour, an additional fee will be charged. If your tour includes an extra lunch hour, please pay for the guide’s lunch
Go to official website of Kokoen Garden
Mt. Shosha Engyoji Temple (course duration: approximately 4 -5 hours)
The sacred place of Japanese Buddhism where the movie “The Last Samurai” was filmed
Our “navigator” will guide you to Mt. Shosha Enjyoji Temple is famous as a movie location, “The Last Samurai” is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, founded by Priest Seikyu.
There are many national and prefectural designated properties in the temple grounds, and it is also famous as a movie location such as “The Last Samurai”.
Mt. Shosha Engyoji Temple (course duration: approximately 4-5 hours) : fees are negotiable.
Note that all the fees are per person and do not include tax.
Meals, admission fees, and transportation fees are not included. If you take a taxi or bus during the tour, an additional fee will be charged. If your tour includes an extra lunch hour, please pay for the guide’s lunch.
Go to official website of Mt. Shyosha Enjyoji Temple
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation fees will be charged.
- 7 days before the departure: no cancellation charge
- The day before-2 days before the departure: 50% of the fee
- 3-6 days before the departure: 20% of the fee
- The departure day and cancellation without notice : 100% of the fee
Note that the policy does not apply in case of stormy weather or other circumstances beyond the customer’s control.
Notifications
- Basically, a guide only in English is available. Even if a Japanese person accompanies the tour, he/she will be guided only in English and will be included in the number of people receiving the tour guide. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
- We can accept up to about 10 tourists per guide.
Note that number of acceptances may vary depending on the situation, such as during peak season. - Please follow the guide’s instruction during the tour. We shall not be responsible for any accidents causes by disregard of the instructions.
- If you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies, or the case where you would like to request a special care for participants, including children, please let us know in advance.
Please fill out the application form below to apply for Himeji Tourist Guide.
After submitting the application form, we will contact you by e-mail or phone within 3 business days.
If you do not hear from us within 3 days, it is possible that your application was not successful for some reason. In that case, please contact us.
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