Things to do in Himeji Gokoku Shrine

Great trip to see Himeji and the temple which we would otherwise not have been able to do on own, be prepared for a few long bus trips as these areas are not close by but worth it to see the views of country side. Had some real nice Kobe beef stew at Umie stop over in Kobe, enjoyed the Himeji Castle inside and Katsuoji stamp was fun to do.

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

This tour was thorough and interesting. Our guide, Marielle, was delightful. She spoke English and Japanese fluently, and was very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Although the weather was foggy and rainy, that only added to the mystique of the castle and temple. Several scenes from the Tom Cruise movie The Last Samurai were filmed on the temple grounds. Be prepared to walk a LOT and climb a little. Highly recommended!

Nancy paid attention to our interests to highlight at the right places. She looked out for our safety while we climbed and went down the steep stairs at Himeiji. we enjoyed the walk at the garden too.

We had an amazing time of this tour, our guide Etsuko was amazing, she went above and beyond to make our tour truly memorable. She was kind, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable.

This was truly an amazing experience! I highly recommend our dedicated tour guide, Nick. He was very friendly and came prepared with a book of picture cards, offering humorous and lively explanations that made the entire trip rich and diverse. Himeji Castle in August can only be described as scorching hot, but Nick thoughtfully provided salt candies to help us prevent heatstroke. He guided us through the entire castle, revealing its charming splendor and teaching us so much! At every attraction, he made sure to tell us about local characteristics and recommend local specialties. In just one day, I gained a deeper understanding and a more lasting impression of Osaka and Kobe! I hope to have the chance to join such a wonderful tour again. Everyone should definitely support Nick! :)

Great day! Himeji Castle blew us away, and our guide shared stories we'd never have gotten from a guidebook. Pickup was on time, the car was clean and comfy, and we had plenty of time to climb up to the top floor without feeling rushed.