Things to do in Himeji Castle

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.

Mr. Yang was awesome. As a solo traveler, I felt safe and guided with his instructions. Arashiyama was a bit confusing at first, he assisted by walking me to the entrance and during lunch time recommended some spots. We communicated via goggle translate without a problem. If you are short on time and what to discover some landmarks at once -10/10 recommend, hassle free and way to take advantage of a full day schedule at your pace by beating the crowds.

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! :)