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Himeiji Shore Excursion: See Japan’s #1 feudal Castle

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What to expect

What You'll Get

 

Himeji Castle, a national treasure and a UNESCO world heritage site, is the pride of Himeji city. It is one of the best preserved and most beautiful feudal castles in Japan. The castle's elegant white appearance and complex architecture make it a stunning sight to behold.


Our Japan shore adventures are created by Western destination experts who live in Japan combined with local Japanese tour specialists to showcase all the best attractions in Japan and provide a unique understanding of Japan from a Western point of view. This is why our Japan tour packages are the most comprehensive and unparalleled.  

Highlights

 

  • Tour Himeji Castle, the best-preserved castle in its original state for centuries.
  • Explore Kokoen Garden, a beautiful Japanese garden next to Himeji Castle.
  • Discover Mount Shosha, the Temple mountain featured in Last Samurai.
  • Cruise passengers: You may get this excursion for free if you book the cruise through us.  

Discover Himeji

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is a stunning example of Japanese castle architecture that has survived for centuries. It is located on a hilltop in the city of Himeji, in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is also known as White Heron Castle, because of its white exterior and graceful shape. The castle complex consists of more than 80 buildings, including a six-story main keep, several smaller keeps, towers, gates, and walls. The castle has a sophisticated defense system, with winding paths, hidden chambers, and rock chutes to deter invaders. Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Treasure of Japan. It is one of the most visited and admired castles in Japan, especially during the cherry blossom season in spring.

Kokoen Garden

Himeji Kokoen Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden that was built in 1992 next to Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles. The garden covers an area of 3.5 hectares and consists of nine different sections, each with its own style and theme. The sections are separated by walls and gates that match the Edo period architecture of the castle. Some of the sections include a pond garden, a tea garden, a pine garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden. The garden showcases the seasonal beauty of Japan, with cherry blossoms in spring, colorful foliage in autumn and snow-covered scenery in winter. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the garden, admire the views of the castle and experience the traditional culture of Japan.

Mount Shosha

Mount Shosha is a sacred mountain in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its ancient temple complex, Engyoji, which was founded in 966 and belongs to the Tendai sect of Buddhism. Engyoji has many impressive wooden buildings that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Some of them were used as filming locations for the Hollywood movie "The Last Samurai" starring Tom Cruise. To reach Mount Shosha, you can take a bus and a ropeway from Himeji Station, or hike up the mountain trail. You can enjoy the serene atmosphere and the panoramic views of Himeji City from the temple grounds.

Himeji Shore Excursion

Sample Itinerary

*The departure time depends on your ship's arrival time and date. Sample Itinerary. 


10:00 am: Depart from Himeji Port and head towards the Himeji Castle.

12:00 pm: Stroll in the Kokoen Garden.

2:00 pm: Start your discover of Mt. Shosha.

5:00 pm: Return to Himeji Port.

Private Shore Excursion vs group Shore Excursion

Private Excursion

Private Excursion

Private Excursion

  • Dedicated driver and guide
  • Faster port reception
  • Flexible schedule and customizable itinerary
  • Extra assistance available
  • Instant confirmation of booking
  • Higher but competitive price
  • Private vehicle

Group Excursion

Private Excursion

Private Excursion

  • Small group less than 29 people
  • Meet new friends from all over the world
  • Slow port reception
  • Fixed itinerary and schedule
  • More reasonable price
  • Late confirmation until the group is formed 
  • Larger shared vehicle

service packages in this port

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking driver.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
  • Freedom and privacy when touring on your own. 
  • More flexibility of your tour schedules.
  • Significant saving of the tour cost.

What's not covered:

  • Wal

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking driver.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
  • Freedom and privacy when touring on your own. 
  • More flexibility of your tour schedules.
  • Significant saving of the tour cost.

What's not covered:

  • Walking with you in the attractions.
  • Professional commentary.
  • Lunch. 


Platinum Package - AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Detailed commentary of the attractions.
  • Flexibility of your tour schedules.  

What's not covered:

  • Lunch. 


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Please choose between private and small group excursions.
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Full List of our shore excursions in Japan

Japan

Japan (Cont'd)

Japan (Cont'd)

JAPAN Akita, Aomori, Beppu, Fukuoka, Hakodate, Himeji, Hiroshima, Ishigaki, Kanazawa, Kagoshima, Kobe, Kochi, Kumamoto, Kushiro, Kyoto, Matsuyama, Miyazaki

Japan (Cont'd)

Japan (Cont'd)

Japan (Cont'd)

Nagasaki, Nagoya, Shimizu Niigata, Osaka New Osaka, Otaru, Sakata, Sasebo, Takamatsu, Naha, Tokyo, Tsuruga, Toyama, Wakayama, Toba, Yatsushiro, Sakaiminato, Yokohama

Taiwan

Japan (Cont'd)

South Korea

Hualien, Kaohsiung, Taipei (Keelung)

South Korea

The Phillipines

South Korea

Jeju Island, Busan, Incheon (Seoul), Sokcho

China

The Phillipines

The Phillipines

Tianjin, Shanghai, Hong Kong

The Phillipines

The Phillipines

The Phillipines

Manila, Boracay Island, Puerto Princesa

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