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Kobe & Himeji Castle Full-Day Private Tour with Optional Kobe Beef Lunch

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4.7 / 5
22 reviews
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
Depart from Osaka, Kobe
Duration: 10 hour(s)
08:00-18:00
Hotel pick-up
Private group (1-5)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Pick-up08:00 - 08:30

1

Himeji Castle
Instagrammable spot

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

2

Koko-en Garden
Instagrammable spot

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

3

Kobe Harborland
Shopping

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

4

Kobe Port Tower
Observatory deck

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

5

Kobe Chinatown
Shopping

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

6

Kitano Ijinkan-Gai
Shopping

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Custom address18:00 - 19:00

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Know before you go

What's included

  • Transport: Car, Small van, Van
  • Admission: Koko-en Garden, Kobe Harborland, Kobe Chinatown, Kitano Ijinkan-Gai
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Admission
  • Accommodation
  • Extra fees
  • Gears & Equipment
  • Tax & discounts
  • Insurance
  • Special arrangement
  • Services vary based on customer selection

Before you book

Additional information

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility

What to bring

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Cash / Water bottle

Accessibility

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
  • Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount if they require a child seat
  • This activity is stroller-friendly
  • This activity is wheelchair-accessible

Vehicle & luggage info

  • Vehicle option: Group of 5 - Van

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

Booking changes policy

  • Change are allowed until 24 hour(s) before activity starts
  • The booking can’t be changed if it was booked with Klook Pass, under pre-sales or comes with a freebie.
  • The booking cannot be changed if the voucher has not yet been issued.
  • Bookings made using SG Culture Pass or Taiwan Culture Points cannot be changed.

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • This activity has no age limit
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Fantastic
22 reviews
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.
Himeji Castle was the highlight of our trip to Japan. Our guide met us right on time, gave us tons of history on the samurai era, and moved at a pace that worked for my parents. Private tour was totally worth it, and the Kobe beef lunch was out of this world.
Best day of our Japan trip, hands down. Himeji Castle at golden hour was gorgeous, and the guide was funny, knowledgeable, and super patient with our two kids. Would book again in a heartbeat.
Loved the Kitano Ijinkan-gai area in Kobe, those old Western-style houses on the hill are so charming. Our driver guide was really friendly and flexible with the schedule. Smooth day trip from Osaka, no stress at all. Highly recommended for families.
Kitano Ijinkan-gai was such a cool surprise, like stepping into a little pocket of Europe in Japan. Our guide had great stories about the foreign residents of Kobe. Easy, relaxed day with a super nice driver.
We loved Kobe. The guide took us around the port and patiently explained the city's history, and the Kobe beef was spectacular. A very comfortable and well-organized private tour, we will definitely do it again.
Himeji Castle is truly spectacular, and the tour guide was very friendly and great at taking photos. The whole day's itinerary went smoothly, and the vehicle was clean and comfortable. The only minor drawback was that the crowds inside the castle were a bit large, requiring a wait in line to go up to the main keep, but overall the value for the price is still quite good.
Himeji Castle is so magnificent, and the tour guide gave such detailed explanations while proactively offering to take photos for us. The whole itinerary was arranged very smoothly with hardly any waiting around. We had a wonderfully comfortable day, and the next time we come to Japan, we will definitely book this kind of private chartered car tour again.

About the operator

Operated byExplorer tours
18Total reviews
94 %Good review rate
Reviews of this operator
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This operator's guiding, driving and itinerary flexibility receive strong praise. Its guides are especially appreciated for being kind, knowledgeable and attentive, while also tailoring the day, sharing useful local insights and keeping the experience smooth and comfortable.
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