Morning Cycling Tour around Himeji Castle

Nature & Outdoor

Noboru S.

5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Himeji
English
2 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 2 people

Enjoy the morning cycling around World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle! Find gorgeous Himeji Castle from 360-degree views. Learn more about the Castle and the dramatic life of Princess Sen who is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle. This tour takes you to her shrine, one of the best view spots. Many fantastic spots for taking photos. Tour starting time can be arranged upon your request.

Meeting Point

JR Himeji Station or Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station

07:00 AM

Pick up / Meeting Point

[ ] JR Himeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station

07:20 AM

JR Himeji station

Start cycling around World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle. Visit two Shrines special to the castle history. Many fantastic spots for taking photos.

08:00 AM

Princess Sen's Shrine

Princess Sen is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle for her dramatic life. We will visit her shrine, one of the best view spots.

09:00 AM

JR Himeji station

Return to JR Himeji Station

Drop off / Ending Point:

[ ] JR Homeji Station [ ] Hotel near JR Himeji Station

Ending Point

JR Himeji Station or Your Hotel near JR Himeji Station

What to Expect

This tour involves morning cycling around Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle is the most beautiful castle in Japan and Japan’s first world cultural heritage. No matter whether you have already visited there or not, you will find new faces of the castle in this cycling tour. Learn a dramatic life of Princess Sen who is still remembered by citizens as a symbol of Himeji Castle. This tour takes you to her shrine, one of the best view spots. Reflected and panoramic castle views are also memorable photo taking spots.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Guide fee

• Pick-up at your hotel near JR Himeji station

• Rental bicycle in Himeji(guide)

What‘s not included

• Rental bicycle in Himeji (guests, 100-200JPY/person)

• Any transportation fee (guests and guide) : If any.

• Any meals and drinks (guests and guide): If any.

• Any admission fee (guests and guide) : If any.

Important Information

I guide you in Wakayama, Kumano, Koya-san and Shiga if you pay my transportation fee from Himeji.



The tour might be cancelled due to the bad weather.

• This tour involves cycling for about 2 hours. So make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• It is my pleasure to help you plan your itinerary.

• This tour doesn’t take you inside of the Himeji Castle buildings. No entrance fee is needed.

• If the weather forecast predicts rain on the day of the tour, you can either have the tour with a different itinerary, walking around Himeji Castle for example, or you can cancel the tour and get your money back.

• If you have any allergies, please inform me.

• Please note insurance is excluded.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

Junko T.

5 / 5
Jul 2, 2024

Aboshi and Tatsuno tour

Noboru-san was a fantastic guide! He arranged our tour of my grandmother’s town of Aboshi, took us around the major sites, and also fit in a tour of Tatsuno castle, samurai residence, and soy sauce museum. I would love to arrange a tour with him again when we return to Himeji one day!

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your nice review. I’m so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour very much. I also had a very wonderful time with you and your son! Looking forward to seeing you and your family next time you come back to Japan! Noboru

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Rebecca

5 / 5
Apr 26, 2024

Best time in Himeji with Noboru

We just had 4 hours in Himeji. Noboru was very informativ and very kind. We highly recommend this Tour with him. Thank you so much for the wonderful morning!

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your nice review. I am so happy to hear all of you had a pleasant time in Himeji. I also had a wonderful morning with you! Hope to see you again next time you come back to Japan! Noboru

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Phillip C.

5 / 5
Apr 13, 2024

Himeji Castle

Noburo, A great time in Himeji with Noburu, supplied a lot of information during our tour, well prepared and very factual without being burdensome. Highly recommend Noburu San to anyone travelling to Himeji

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review of our tour in Himeji. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was also my great pleasure to show Himeji Castle and its beautiful gardens to you. Did you find a nice bathrobe? I hope to see you again next time you visit Japan!

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Brenda A.

5 / 5
Apr 4, 2024

Kobe full day tour

Noboru was a very kind man who met all of our needs....he was allowing us to be flexible due to some people with mobility issues....I would recommend him to anyone Brenda

Noboru S.

Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. I also enjoyed the day very much together. It was so wonderful to see their smiles. Hope to see you and work with you again next time you come back to Japan!

$105/ per group

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