Immerse yourself in Japan's rich heritage with a visit to the awe-inspiring Himeji Castle, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, as well as the Kokoen Garden and Engyo-ji Temple. You can explore the UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks. Wander through Kokoen Garden, featuring a variety of Japanese garden styles. Visit Engyo-ji Temple, a mountain-top temple complex with breathtaking views.

In this tour, we will learn more about the political and military history of Himeji and Japan. This tour takes place in a historic castle. Himeji Castle is one of 12 Japanese castles still very well preserved with their wooden main keep still existing. We can still visit it today without any problems. The castle dates from 1346 and we currently see it as it was in 1618. You will learn more about the History of Japan, with your guide, passionate or even graduate in Japanese History, who will explain to you the ins and outs of Japanese politics of yesteryear. You will have a good lesson in history and exciting architecture in perspective, unique to Himeji!

Book online this guided tour to explore Himeji Castle and learn about its history and its people.

We will have a good journey ahead! After picking you up from your hotel, we take the train to visit two emblematic places of Japan: Himeji Castle and Kobe City. First, we go to Himeji Castle. It is a Japanese castle still very well preserved with its wooden keep still up. The castle dates from 1346 and we currently see it as it was in 1618. Then we go to Kobe. To the north, the mountain. To the south, the sea... And in the center, you! Visiting this beautiful city by public transport and on foot. We will discover Kobe from north to south: the European district, the city center, the Chinese district and the port. History and fashion come together in this picturesque town.