Himeji Castle Town Guided Bike Tour with Lunch

Activities

Osaka, Japan

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

Admire Himeji Castle and learn about its history and its people

Explore a Japanese garden and see the back of Himeji Castle from the hidden lookout

Enjoy cycling around Himeji City to fully appreciate the beauty of Himeji Castle town

Try a beautiful Japanese lunch at a local restaurant

What to expect

Discover the beauty of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site of magnificent scale, wisdom and technologyAfter meeting at Himeji Station, you will collect the bicycles and proceed to the shopping street in the castle town. There, you will visit a Japanese sweets shop with a history spanning over 300 years and sample "Tamatsubaki," a refined Japanese confection that was once presented to feudal lords within the castle.Next, you will explore the magnificent Himeji Castle, also referred to as Shirasagi-jo, meaning "White Egret Castle." During the visit, a local guide will elucidate why the castle is deemed impregnable and renowned for its beauty, providing insights into its architecture, exhibits, and historical significance.After ascending to the summit of the castle and admiring the breathtaking view, you will cycle through the historic castle town. You will savor a Japanese lunch at a restaurant located in the castle town. Following lunch, you will proceed to a shrine that offers a picturesque spot for capturing beautiful photographs of the castle.After exploring the shrine, you will cycle once more around the castle, heading to the picturesque Kokoen Garden. You can admire the flora, ponds, and carp while being serenaded by the melodious sound of a cascading waterfall. Following a leisurely cup of tea at a café within the garden, you will make our way back to the station.

What's included

Entrance fees

Lunch

Guided tour

Afternoon tea

Bike rental

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

What to remember

Not suitable for:

The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller

Know in advance:

There are many stairs inside the castle, so please check if you have companions who are concerned about navigating stairs without an elevator beforehand

You must remove your shoes upon entering the castle. Please wear shoes that are easy to walk in and remove

If you have specific dietary restrictions, especially if you're vegan, the local operator may not be able to provide the lunch option for you. Unfortunately, the tour operator cannot accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour

Please note that the local operator is unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to them. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, they will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour

Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so you should bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke

Provider

MagicalTrip Inc.

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Himeji Castle, 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting point:

In front of Seven Eleven at North Exit of JR Himeji Station (there is another Seven Eleven, so please be careful.) A guide will be holding an orange sign saying "MagicalTrip tour". Please be aware that if you arrive more than 15 minutes late for the meeting time (10 minutes before the tour start time), you will not be permitted to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule.