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Takamatsu: Iya Valley, Oboke Gorge & Naruto Whirlpools Adventure
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Tours • From Takamatsu

Takamatsu: Iya Valley, Oboke Gorge & Naruto Whirlpools Adventure

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4.8 / 5
(113) • 2K+ booked
€ 56.39
Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery
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Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(55) • 800+ booked
€ 46.25
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9-person small group Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Irohazaka & Lake Chuzenji One-Day Tour (Hotel pickup and drop-off available)
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9-person small group Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Irohazaka & Lake Chuzenji One-Day Tour (Hotel pickup and drop-off available)

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5.0 / 5
(8) • 100+ booked
€ 65.10
Kobe Day Trip丨Himeji Castle & Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Chinese Service with Hotel Pick-Up Available
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Kobe Day Trip丨Himeji Castle & Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Chinese Service with Hotel Pick-Up Available

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Private tour
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4.4 / 5
(18) • 600+ booked
€ 61.05
Himeji Castle, Kobe Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Day Trip (Spring/Year-round)
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Himeji Castle, Kobe Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Day Trip (Spring/Year-round)

English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(2) • 100+ booked
€ 52.89
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Himeji Castle & Koko-en Historical Half-Day Tour
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Himeji Castle & Koko-en Historical Half-Day Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(38) • 500+ booked
€ 101.75
Osaka Himeji Castle & Arima Onsen Full-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • From Osaka

Osaka Himeji Castle & Arima Onsen Full-Day Small Group Tour

English guided
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€ 109.88
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Himeji Half-Day Private UNESCO Castle & Sake Tour
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Himeji Half-Day Private UNESCO Castle & Sake Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.4 / 5
(7) • 100+ booked
€ 100.95
Himeji: Himeji Castle & Kokoen Garden 3.5-Hour Guided Tour
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Himeji: Himeji Castle & Kokoen Garden 3.5-Hour Guided Tour

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English guided
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€ 91.99
World Heritage Himeji Castle & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour
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World Heritage Himeji Castle & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour

English guided
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€ 166.05
Himeji Castle & Engyoji Temple Half-Day Cultural Tour
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Himeji Castle & Engyoji Temple Half-Day Cultural Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2)
€ 332.99
JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(4.3K) • 100K+ booked
€ 93.10
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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JR West Kansai Area Pass

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4.7 / 5
(9.2K) • 300K+ booked
€ 15.29
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Kansai Railway Pass Lite
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Kansai Railway Pass Lite

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4.8 / 5
(14.1K) • 400K+ booked
€ 27.05
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass

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4.9 / 5
(2.1K) • 40K+ booked
€ 129.79
JR Setouchi Area Pass
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JR Setouchi Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(622) • 10K+ booked
€ 124.35
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(1.2K) • 20K+ booked
€ 107.59
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Hotels in Himeji

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

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5.0 / 5
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€ 50.66
Hotel Monterey Himeji
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Hotel Monterey Himeji

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4.5 / 5
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€ 57.27
Richmond Hotel Himeji
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Richmond Hotel Himeji

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4.6 / 5
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€ 48.97
Comfort Hotel Himeji
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Comfort Hotel Himeji

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4.2 / 5
(355)
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€ 40.61
Natural Hot Spring Hotel LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami
Hotels • Himeji

Natural Hot Spring Hotel LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

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3.9 / 5
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€ 24.58
Dormy Inn Himeji
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Dormy Inn Himeji

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4.5 / 5
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€ 61.30
KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle
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KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

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4.2 / 5
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€ 28.17
€ 28.45
Hotel Nikko Himeji
Hotels • Himeji

Hotel Nikko Himeji

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4.3 / 5
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€ 47.67
HOTEL RETOUR HIMEJI - Adults Only
Hotels • Himeji

HOTEL RETOUR HIMEJI - Adults Only

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€ 34.70
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita
Hotels • Himeji

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

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3.9 / 5
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€ 34.30
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi
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Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

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€ 54.64
HOTEL ABAREDANUKI NO ONIBUKURO
Hotels • Himeji

HOTEL ABAREDANUKI NO ONIBUKURO

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€ 31.84

Reviews of Himeji activities

Jenelie ****
2026-08-26 20:42:56
Fantastic 5.0
The tour was conducted in Chinese, which I didn’t know beforehand, haha! So I couldn’t really understand any of the explanations since everything was in Chinese. Other than that, I’m still glad I joined this tour because visiting these three destinations on my own would have been quite difficult. Overall, it was a convenient way to see all three places in one day!
Hilda ********
2026-11-07 07:52:16
Fantastic 5.0
I genuinely did not expect to enjoy this tour so much! Massive kudos to Harid for all his effort in ensuring that we get to make the most out of his tour. He’s very, very smart and he shared so much information about Himeji Castle which made me feel like I was at a live show in the History Channel. Please make sure to include this on your itinerary!
Klook User
2026-10-23 09:02:38
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook 用戶
2026-11-05 11:24:52
Fantastic 5.0
Himeji Castle was the only highlight of this trip, and Arima Onsen was a nice experience, while the night view was quite ordinary and not recommended. However, the most impressive part was our tour guide, who was very friendly, multilingual, fluent in Mandarin, and provided excellent service with careful explanations of everything we needed to pay attention to. If there is a next time, I would be very happy to join a tour with this guide and driver again, and I would definitely recommend it to others.
orawan ***********
2026-11-08 09:54:18
Fantastic 5.0
Small group, hassle-free, excellent guide care, and comfortable. The travel was not too exhausting, and it offered great value for the price. I will definitely use this service again.
Klook User
2026-10-15 12:00:23
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook User
2026-05-13 04:52:50
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Nick *****
2026-06-15 11:42:01
Fantastic 5.0
we were the only two participants and what a great cycling experience it was. I could recommend this to everyone!
Ed ****
2026-08-05 00:40:28
Fantastic 5.0
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.

Quick facts about Himeji

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 176.64JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance visits to historic sites.

  • Recommended trip duration

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