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Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour from Kyoto
(4) Reviews
Himeji
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
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If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour midway.
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If you decide to leave the tour midway, we will not be able to give you the return Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket
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Please be aware that Himeji Castle has many steps. Additionally, you will be required to remove your shoes inside the castle, so we recommend bringing a pair of socks.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City
Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle. The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an airplane, offering a selection of complimentary soft drinks and sake. Visit a Japanese Sword (Katana) workshop for an authentic sword-making demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local sake brewery. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the breathtaking Himeji Castle, showcasing its architecture and samurai history. After a memorable day, we will accompany you ...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking service attendant
In a sake brewery
USB plugs on board
WiFi on board
Enjoy a curated selection of complimentary local beverages, including sake, plum wine, and fruit juices made from regional ingredients, along with other soft drinks onboard.
Exit JR Himeji Station via the South Exit and proceed to the bus terminal. Look for our attendant holding a blue 'Yui Prima Olivia' sign.
Return
Shin-Osaka Station
After the Himeji Castle visit, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station. We will then provide you with a train ticket to go to Shin-Osaka on your own (this ticket is included in the price).
Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour from Kyoto
(4) Reviews
Himeji
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*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City
Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle. The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an airplane, offering a selection of complimentary soft drinks and sake. Visit a Japanese Sword (Katana) workshop for an authentic sword-making demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local sake brewery. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the breathtaking Himeji Castle, showcasing its architecture and samurai history. After a memorable day, we will accompany you ...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking service attendant
In a sake brewery
USB plugs on board
WiFi on board
Enjoy a curated selection of complimentary local beverages, including sake, plum wine, and fruit juices made from regional ingredients, along with other soft drinks onboard.
Exit JR Himeji Station via the South Exit and proceed to the bus terminal. Look for our attendant holding a blue 'Yui Prima Olivia' sign.
Return
Shin-Osaka Station
After the Himeji Castle visit, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station. We will then provide you with a train ticket to go to Shin-Osaka on your own (this ticket is included in the price).
Observe the process of making an authentic Japanese Sword (Katana) with an experienced swordsmith in the countryside of Himeji. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about this ancient technique by witnessing firsthand the process of heating, hammering, and folding the metal. You will also have the unique chance to ask questions to the artisan and learn about the true essence of the katana and what it takes to become a real swordsmith.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery
Enjoy lunch at a famous sake brewery in Himeji.
1 hour
3
Himeji Castle
Visit Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Himeji Castle is one of the 12 original castles in Japan that remains untouched by war and natural disasters, preserving its original appearance. Explore the same floors that samurai once walked 400 years ago and immerse yourself in the atmosphere while listening to your guide's castle trivia that even locals don't know.
2 hours
4
HIMEJI STATION
After visiting Himeji castle we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and our attendant will purchase and give you the shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to your preferred end point.
