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This tour allows you 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
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F in front of elevator by 8:40am, not the 19th floor with front desk. Your English-speaking guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign with the 'Sunrise Tours' logo.
Tour ends around 5:30pm upon arrival at Osaka Station. Please head to your next destination on your own from Osaka Station.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Travel by train and bullet train "Shinkansen" using non-reserved seat from Osaka Station to Himeji Station. Travel time is 35 minutes. Meet with other customers from other departure locations and walk to Himeji Castle.
Admission ticket free -
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Also known as Shirasagi Castle [White Heron Castle], Himeji Castle is famous for its beautiful white exterior which was recently renovated. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds as you learn about the castle and its history from a knowledgeable guide.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Enjoy an original buffet lunch featuring a menu that changes with the season.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The tour will visit an observation facility on Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. Take this special opportunity to feel the bridge's grand scale and technological marvel right on your skin. See the Akashi Strait through the glass floor.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Travel by local train using non-reserved seat from Maiko station to Osaka station. Travel time is 50 minutes.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- As shoes must be removed to walk inside Himeji Castle, wearing socks is recommended.
- This tour uses non-reserved seats on public transportation. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
- 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.
- The lunch meal is served buffet style. All meal requests including vegetarian meals and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tour's total duration is 8 hours 50 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 5 hours 25 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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