Things to do in Himeji Castle

Being able to visit three attractions in one day without worrying about transportation is truly a great value! The guide managed the time perfectly, making them highly trustworthy and recommended!

It's very convenient to get there directly, no need to think too much. The itinerary allows for plenty of time. Also, Himeji Castle has seven floors, so be mindful of your physical stamina.

recommended. convenient. these places are far apart. using their service really ease the trouble about public transport

we were the only two participants and what a great cycling experience it was. I could recommend this to everyone!

We had a great time in Himeji and Kobe! The atmosphere was so peaceful… slow, calm, and serene. Mr. Cao is a great driver! He is very approachable, friendly, and organized, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience! ✨

This itinerary was very fulfilling and enjoyable, with a rich variety of attractions and excellent time management. Our tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic, providing detailed and professional explanations, which made the entire trip more relaxed and pleasant, leaving us with many wonderful memories.

The meeting point was easy to find. A list of registered participants was posted on the door, allowing us to confirm our bus number directly. We then checked in with the tour guide who was on-site holding the list of tourists. Our guide, Xiao Bi, was excellent in managing time, and was incredibly meticulous, patient, enthusiastic, and friendly. He was a guide who made us feel completely at ease. Among the three attractions, Himeji Castle felt the most worthwhile for an extended stay. Just climbing through the castle itself takes at least 1-2 hours (depending on the crowd), and there's an exciting shopping street below the castle that we really wanted to explore. The allocated 4 hours for the entire visit was quite sufficient. My friend and I did not opt for the included lunch. We started touring the castle around 10:30 AM and left at 12:30 PM. Afterward, we quickly grabbed lunch and briefly browsed the shopping street. We walked through Koko-en Garden in about 10-20 minutes. Arima Onsen, though very famous, involved a rather winding mountain road that made me a little carsick. The footbath area was packed with people, so we ultimately chose to soak our feet in the cool stream, which was also very pleasant. The hot spring town felt a bit like Jiufen Old Street, great for browsing and shopping! The observation deck at Mount Rokko was very comfortable. We were lucky to have good weather, allowing us to clearly see Kobe and Osaka from Mount Rokko. We returned to Osaka around 6:30 PM, which still left us some time to explore the Namba commercial district. Overall, it was a very economical and worthwhile itinerary.

Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Mount Rokko Observation Deck, and Arima Onsen are all great.