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LanguagesSpanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover two of the most interesting destinations in Kansai in a single day. With pick-up at your hotel in Osaka and guidance from a guide throughout the tour, you can enjoy the experience without worrying about planning or transportation. This tour combines the history of feudal Japan at Himeji Castle, one of Japan's best-preserved original castles and former residence of samurai lords, with the international character of Kobe, a city marked by its port and world-renowned for its Kobe beef. An opportunity to discover two very different facets of Japan while exploring some of the region's most iconic places.
What's included
Entrance to Himeji Castle 2500 JPY per person
Public transportation
Spanish-speaking guide
Public transport advice
Lunch
What to expect
Himeji Castle
2h · Admission ticket included
It will tour the interior of Himeji Castle, one of the few original castles that are still preserved in Japan. During the visit, you will discover its ingenious defensive systems, including labyrinthine corridors, strategically located doors, and steep stairs designed to hinder the advance of invaders. It will also ascend its historic main tower to enjoy panoramic views of the city and learn about the history of the feudal lords who governed the region.
Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
40m
He will walk through Nankinmachi, Kobe's famous Chinese district and one of the most important in Japan. Among its streets full of stalls and restaurants, you will discover how the opening of the port transformed the city into one of the country's most international enclaves, while also having time to try some of the area's most popular specialties.
Meriken Park
40m
It will tour Meriken Park, Kobe's emblematic maritime park, where you will enjoy views of the port and some of the most representative buildings of the city's waterfront. During the visit, you will also see the 1995 Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial, where an original section of the pier damaged by the earthquake is preserved, offering a direct testimony of one of the most significant natural disasters in recent Japanese history.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The guide will be in the hotel lobby indicated in the reservation and will carry a white and pink flag, with the inscription "NipponTours" in black letters.
Additional information
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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