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Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Himeji

New7 h 30 minFree cancellationBy JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Himeji

About this activity

This tour allows customers to enjoy both World Heritage Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Fondly called the "White Heron Castle", Himeji Castle takes pride in its rich history of 400 years. Experience the beauty of Japanese architecture and the ingenuity from the age of samurai. For lunch, savor a buffet prepared with local ingredients. Afterwards, visit Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. From the Maiko Marine Promenade, take in the stunning scale of the bridge from up close, and behold the impressive sight of cars and boats passing by. Look forward to a satisfying tour brimming with history, modern architecture, the scenery of the sea, and gourmet cuisine.

What's included

  • ✓National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Round-trip train fare between Himeji Station and Maiko Station
  • ✓Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Not included

  • ✕Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign In front of Himeji Tourist Information Center inside JR Himeji Station.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At Himeji Castle, there are no facilities such as elevators due to the structure, and there are a series of slopes, stairs, and steps. Please note that wheelchairs or strollers cannot be used to tour around inside buildings.
  • This tour uses non-reserved seats on public transportation. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • If the Maiko Marine Promenade is closed, JPY 250 per adult will be refunded by the guide on the day.
  • There will be an accompanying guide from the meet-up at Himeji Station until Maiko Station after entry to Maiko Marine Promenade. Fare tickets from Maiko Station to Himeji Station will be handed out, and customers will be provided instructions on how to return.
  • Strollers cannot be used inside Himeji Castle.
  • The meal is served buffet style. All meal requests including vegetarian meals and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted
  • Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Total walking distance on this tour is about 4.0 km [2.5 miles], so please wear shoes and clothing which are easy to walk in.
  • As shoes must be removed to walk inside Himeji Castle, wearing socks is recommended.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • Tour's total duration is 7 hours 30 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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