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DANDELION PROJECT Himeji Castle x NAKED, INC.
Historical sites • Himeji

DANDELION PROJECT Himeji Castle x NAKED, INC.

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★ 3.8 (9) • 300+ booked
US$ 5.95
US$ 6.45
Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen, and Mount Rokko Day Trip | Departing from Osaka
Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen, and Mount Rokko Day Trip | Departing from Osaka

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.7 (304) • 5K+ booked
From US$ 62.95
Kikuseidai Observation Platform & Himeji Castle Day Tour
Tours • From Osaka

Kikuseidai Observation Platform & Himeji Castle Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 3.3 (3) • 100+ booked
US$ 57.55
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Himeji Castle & Koko-en Half-Day Historical Tour
Tours • Himeji

Himeji Castle & Koko-en Half-Day Historical Tour

Private tour
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★ 5.0 (23) • 300+ booked
US$ 116.79
Shirakawago & Takayama One-day UNESCO site & Historical Tour
Tours • From Kanazawa, Takayama

Shirakawago & Takayama One-day UNESCO site & Historical Tour

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★ 5.0 (3) • New Activity
US$ 217.80
Himeji Half-Day Private Castle and Sake Brewery Tour
Tours • Himeji

Himeji Half-Day Private Castle and Sake Brewery Tour

Private tour
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English guided
Afternoon departure
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (2) • 50+ booked
US$ 104.95
Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom& Strawberry Picking Tour (from Osaka)
Tours • Himeji

Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom& Strawberry Picking Tour (from Osaka)

English guided
Free cancellation
US$ 128.95
[Korean Tour & Review Event] [Only Large Buses] Hyogo Prefecture
US$ 45.15
World Heritage Himeji Castle & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour
Tours • Himeji

World Heritage Himeji Castle & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour

English guided
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From US$ 151.49
Kobe & Himeji Charter Car 1-Day Trip (from Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe)
Tours • Kobe

Kobe & Himeji Charter Car 1-Day Trip (from Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe)

Private tour
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English guided
Private group
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★ 3.0 (2)
US$ 541.50
Himeji Castle Town Cycling Tour
Tours • Himeji

Himeji Castle Town Cycling Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 3.0 (2)
US$ 94.79
Walking Tour in Himeji: Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)
Tours • Himeji

Walking Tour in Himeji: Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)

English guided
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US$ 152.29
JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Osaka

JR West Kansai Area Pass

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★ 4.7 (8,662) • 200K+ booked
From US$ 17.69
US$ 18.05
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Hiroshima

JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (3,954) • 100K+ booked
From US$ 111.35
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Kansai Railway Pass
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Rail passes • From Osaka

Kansai Railway Pass

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★ 4.8 (13,918) • 400K+ booked
From US$ 36.85
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
Year End Sale
Rail passes • From Kyoto

JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass

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★ 4.9 (2,038) • 30K+ booked
From US$ 151.15
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Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Osaka

JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (1,158) • 20K+ booked
From US$ 124.95
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
Rail passes • From Osaka

JR Setouchi Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (544) • 10K+ booked
US$ 138.99
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Hotels in Himeji

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.5 (957)
From US$ 43.78
Richmond Hotel Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.6 (948)
From US$ 48.04
Hotel Monterey Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.5 (929)
From US$ 64.64
Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.1 (867)
From US$ 53.62
Hotel Nikko Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.1 (940)
From US$ 59.28
Hotel Wing International Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.2 (373)
From US$ 28.52
Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.1 (245)
From US$ 83.19
Hotel Fosse Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

Hotel Fosse Himeji

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From US$ 47.87
Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.4 (960)
From US$ 79.11
Comfort Hotel Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 4.1 (291)
From US$ 43.89
Hotel Livemax Himeji Ekimae
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 3.6 (423)
From US$ 28.46
Natural Hot Spring Hotel LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami
Hotels • Himeji

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★ 3.9 (178)
From US$ 28.11

Reviews of Himeji activities

Wai ********
2025-11-28 11:15:57
Fantastic 5.0
Gary is a superb tour guide. Throughout the tour he shared a lot of information related to the places we were visiting, this gave me an impression that he is very knowledgeable and he cherishes his job as a tour guide. my family and I enjoyed the tour to Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen and Mount Rokku very very much! Thanks again Gary. From Group 12 (tour 28 Nov 2025)
Lourdes **************
2025-11-28 13:55:28
Fantastic 5.0
I’d like to commend our tour guide named Simon. He can speak, English, Japanese, and Chinese which helped our diverse group that day. He was also flexible with our schedule and gave us ample time to explore each site.
Klook User
2025-10-20 23:22:13
Fantastic 5.0
Rina was an incredible guide!! This was our first time having a guided tour in Japan and it was phenomenal. Himeji Castle has such a rich history and so many details that are easily overlooked/not covered in the standard guidebook provided by Himeji. She was a lot of fun to talk to and answered all questions we had. I think if you're also in a time crunch, a guided tour is the way to go because you'll really see the "meat" of Himeji Castle efficiently. I also appreciated that she showed us excellent, uncommon photo spots! The garden tour was fantastic and she told us much about the symbolism of many plants in the garden. Because of Rina, we will definitely be coming back to Himeji!!! I can't thank her enough for such a wonderful experience.
Klook User
2025-08-02 09:28:33
Fantastic 5.0
this tour was great!! Nancy was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. she was also such a good sport in the heat— and it was so hot out when we went. she was kind and intelligent and spoke wonderful English. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Himeji castle. there’s a lot you can miss if you just do it yourself. thanks again for such a. great time!!
Klook User
2025-11-20 08:54:10
Fantastic 5.0
Had the pleasure of Abdul taking us around Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Hida no Sato. He was punctual and professional, allowing us to explore each location at our own pace which we really enjoyed. We had a comfortable, stress free ride between each site. Also wanted to mention that the company is very responsive. Thanks!
Laura *****
2025-06-16 12:00:34
Fantastic 5.0
Kaleem was a great driver ! He drove us safely to each destination and made sure we knew exactly where he would be waiting for us. He communicated with us via Whatsapp and gave us frequent updates. We really appreciated the smooth and safe ride for us and our three children. Highly recommend. Thank you, Kaleem!
Yuliana ***
2025-06-10 03:15:53
Fantastic 5.0
If you come to Osaka and wish to travel to other areas like Nara, Kyoto, etc... then this pass is a Must. We cover Nara, Kyoto, Kobe and even Wakayama for about 1 hour plus ride, it's fun and relaxing. It's worth the price. Thank You.
patcharapol ********
2025-09-20 15:39:06
Fantastic 5.0
It's super easy to use today; just use the card and you can redeem it at the automatic machine. Just show the QR code and scan your passport, then select the start date. It's very convenient now and worth it. Just traveling to Hiroshima alone makes it worth it, especially riding the Shinkansen.
Jennifer *******
2025-11-24 07:13:07
Fantastic 5.0
We got the Kansai Railway Pass and it was one of the best decisions for this trip. We were able to visit Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe without worrying about separate tickets or complicated fares. The trains were frequent, easy to follow, and the pass made traveling between each city super hassle-free. It’s a great value, especially if you plan to explore multiple areas in Kansai. Definitely recommending this pass to other travelers.

Quick facts about Himeji

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 155.12JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance visits to historic sites.

  • Recommended trip duration

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