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Home/Destinations/Kobe/Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle Tours

Japan’s finest castle: day trips reach Himeji Castle, a UNESCO “White Heron” fortress of soaring white walls and elegant keeps, the best-preserved feudal castle in the country. A short hop from Kobe.

74 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Himeji
Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
4.9(269)·4–6 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle
Himeji
2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle
5.0(221)·2h 30min
from$181/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha
Himeji
Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha
5.0(102)·4 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Himeji
Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
5.0(71)·4–6 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Shore excursion: Private Full Day Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
Kobe
Shore excursion: Private Full Day Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
4.7(48)·6–10 hours
from$490/ person
via Viator
A Tour to Visit Himeji's Popular Destinations in a day!
Himeji
A Tour to Visit Himeji's Popular Destinations in a day!
5.0(33)·7h 30min
from$143/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle tour with a Local University Student Guide
Himeji
Himeji Castle tour with a Local University Student Guide
5.0(27)·3 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide
Kobe
Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide
4.7(26)·9 hours
from$628/ person
via Viator
Explore Himeji Castle a Guided Walking Tour
Himeji
Explore Himeji Castle a Guided Walking Tour
4.6(19)·2h 30min–3h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Local Tour with Licensed Guide
Kobe
Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Local Tour with Licensed Guide
4.9(18)·6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Kyoto from Kobe Port
Kobe
Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Kyoto from Kobe Port
4.6(17)·8 hours
from$418/ person
via Viator
Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide
Kobe
Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide
4.7(14)·9 hours
from$211/ person
via Viator
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Kobe
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
4.4(12)·3–8 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
World Heritage Himeji Castle & Sake Breweries Private Tour
Himeji
World Heritage Himeji Castle & Sake Breweries Private Tour
4.6(11)·3 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kobe: 3-Hour Private Sake Tour in Japan’s Top Sake Area
−29%
Kobe
Kobe: 3-Hour Private Sake Tour in Japan’s Top Sake Area
4.5(11)·3 hours
from$113$162/ person
via Viator
Discover Every Bit of Himeji Castle - World Heritage near Osaka
−30%
Himeji
Discover Every Bit of Himeji Castle - World Heritage near Osaka
5.0(8)·2h 30min
from$109$155/ person
via Viator
Discover Himeji Your Way 4 or 8 Hour Private Tour
Himeji
Discover Himeji Your Way 4 or 8 Hour Private Tour
5.0(7)·4–8 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake
Kobe
Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake
5.0(7)·8 hours
from$146/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle: 2Hour Premium World Heritage & Samurai Tour
Himeji
Himeji Castle: 2Hour Premium World Heritage & Samurai Tour
4.6(5)·2 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Osaka from Kobe Port
Kobe
Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Osaka from Kobe Port
4.8(5)·8 hours
from$318/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Day Trip – 100% Personalized Private Tour
Kobe
Himeji Castle Day Trip – 100% Personalized Private Tour
3.2(5)·10 hours
from$324/ person
via Viator
UNESCO's Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden Guided Tour
Himeji
UNESCO's Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden Guided Tour
5.0(4)·3h 30min
from$143/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour in Himeji Castle Garden and Aizome Indigo Dyeing
Himeji
Walking Tour in Himeji Castle Garden and Aizome Indigo Dyeing
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Himeji Tour with Castle Visit and Authentic Ramen Experience
Himeji
Himeji Tour with Castle Visit and Authentic Ramen Experience
5.0(3)·3–4 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Tour
Himeji
Himeji Castle Tour
4.5(2)·2h 30min
from$58/ person
via Viator
Kobe-Himeji Customize Tour with Pickup and Drop Off
Kobe
Kobe-Himeji Customize Tour with Pickup and Drop Off
5.0(2)·7–8 hours
from$337/ person
via Viator
Kobe Nunobiki Falls Morning Guided Hike
−20%
Kobe
Kobe Nunobiki Falls Morning Guided Hike
5.0(2)·1h 30min
from$71$89/ person
via Viator
Himeji: Private Guided Tour of Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple
−29%
Himeji
Himeji: Private Guided Tour of Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple
5.0(2)·7h 30min
from$215$308/ person
via Viator
Ride around the Castle, Slurp Like a Local
Himeji
Ride around the Castle, Slurp Like a Local
5.0(2)·3h–3h 15min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Half Day Tour in Himeji Castle and Koko-en
Himeji
Half Day Tour in Himeji Castle and Koko-en
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Exclusive Himeji Castle & Samurai District Artisan Tour
Himeji
Exclusive Himeji Castle & Samurai District Artisan Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Osaka from Kobe: Private Car & English Driver, No Guide
Kobe
Osaka from Kobe: Private Car & English Driver, No Guide
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$362/ person
via Viator
Kobe Guided Tour Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden
−40%
Kobe
Kobe Guided Tour Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$107$178/ person
via Viator
Himeji: 3-Hour Tour of Engyoji Temple, Japan’s Hidden Gem
−30%
Himeji
Himeji: 3-Hour Tour of Engyoji Temple, Japan’s Hidden Gem
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$104$149/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Private Tour with French Guide
Himeji
Himeji Castle Private Tour with French Guide
2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Private Tour with Spanish Speaking Guide
Himeji
Himeji Castle Private Tour with Spanish Speaking Guide
2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Himeji Kansai Sushi Making and Sake Brewery Bus Tour
Himeji
Himeji Kansai Sushi Making and Sake Brewery Bus Tour
4 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle and Tatsuno to Japan’s Little Kyoto Private Tour
Himeji
Himeji Castle and Tatsuno to Japan’s Little Kyoto Private Tour
7–8 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Private Tour with Italian Guide
Himeji
Himeji Castle Private Tour with Italian Guide
2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Kobe Himeji Castle Mount Shosha and Seto Inland Sea Tour
Kobe
Kobe Himeji Castle Mount Shosha and Seto Inland Sea Tour
10 hours
from$550/ person
via Viator
1 Day Trip to Awaji Island From Kobe with Akiko
Kobe
1 Day Trip to Awaji Island From Kobe with Akiko
7 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Himeji Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Himeji
Himeji Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
6 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle Private Tour (3 Hours, Price per Group)
Himeji
Himeji Castle Private Tour (3 Hours, Price per Group)
3 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Himeji: Nightlife Tour with Local Guide and Food
−29%
Himeji
Himeji: Nightlife Tour with Local Guide and Food
2 hours
from$95$136/ person
via Viator
Himeji: Explore Taiyo Park’s Hidden Castle & World Landmarks
−35%
Himeji
Himeji: Explore Taiyo Park’s Hidden Castle & World Landmarks
2h 30min
from$91$139/ person
via Viator
Himeji 6hr PrivateTour with Government Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Himeji
Himeji 6hr PrivateTour with Government Licensed Guide and Vehicle
6 hours
from$388/ person
via Viator
Kobe Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
Kobe
Kobe Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
8 hours
from$533/ person
via Viator
Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Himeji
Himeji
Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Walking Tour from Himeji
7h 30min
from$165/ person
via Viator

Himeji Castle in Kobe — FAQ

What is Himeji Castle?
A UNESCO “White Heron” castle, Japan’s finest and best preserved.
How far is Himeji from Kobe?
About 40 minutes west by train.
Why is it called the White Heron?
Its white walls resemble a heron taking flight.

More things to do in Kobe

Kobe Beef & SakeNunobiki Herb GardenArima OnsenHarbour & Mount RokkoNada Sake District