Explore Himeji Castle and Tatsuno’s “Little Kyoto” with a private guide. Enjoy a tea ceremony, local cuisine, and personalized experiences.
Explore Himeji Castle and Tatsuno’s “Little Kyoto” with a private guide. Enjoy a tea ceremony, local cuisine, and personalized experiences.
- Himeji Castle Otemon Gate - Choose from the exciting activities and sightseeing spots listed below. A perfect day will be crafted for you based on your selections.
- Himeji Castle Hishinomon - Tickets can be obtained at the Himeji Castle ticket booth. Depending on the crowd, our company may purchase them in advance. Once inside, a certified…
- Himeji Castle Otemon Gate - Choose from the exciting activities and sightseeing spots listed below. A perfect day will be crafted for you based on your selections.
- Himeji Castle Hishinomon - Tickets can be obtained at the Himeji Castle ticket booth. Depending on the crowd, our company may purchase them in advance. Once inside, a certified guide will offer a comprehensive tour of the castle in either English or Chinese.
- Koko-en - “Koko-en Garden is a genuine Japanese garden, renowned for Himeji sightseeing, with the World Heritage Himeji Castle as its ‘borrowed scenery.’”
- Tatsuno - Welcome to Tatsuno, affectionately known as the “Little Kyoto of Harima”! Tatsuno Castle Town is steeped in history, featuring charming streets with old Karo-mon gates (Chief Retainer’s gates), samurai homes, and soy sauce and koji (malted rice) breweries. A special itinerary will be crafted to let you fully enjoy Tatsuno’s allure, tailored to your interests.
Please choose from the intriguing activities and sightseeing spots listed below. A perfect day will be crafted for you based on your selections.
- Tatsuno City Shoyu no Sato Taisho Roman-kan - “This modern Western-style building captures the essence of the Taisho Roman era and serves as a significant historical site, highlighting Tatsuno’s soy sauce industry’s evolution. It is recognized as a National Tangible Cultural Property, along with the former brewing factory (established in 1915) on the same grounds.”
- 井戸糀店 - Ido Koji-ten is a specialized shop focused on koji (malted rice), made using traditional methods that have remained unchanged since its inception. They offer not only koji but also homemade original miso, yuzu miso, and amazake, along with other koji-based food items.
- 发酵 LabCoo - Tatsuno is a town where 400-year-old soy sauce breweries continue to flourish, preserving its unique fermentation culture. This class provides a complete experience: learning about, tasting, and creating with this local fermentation culture.
Create your own MY Soy Sauce by adding your preferred natural dashi or spices to freshly pressed raw soy sauce. This experience, which includes an explanation of soy sauce ingredients and its production process, as well as a soy sauce tasting comparison, is enjoyable for both children and adults. An additional fee applies.

- Entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Parking fees
- Entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Parking fees
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
The Full-day tour experience guarantees that a knowledgeable guide will accompany participants throughout the journey. Guests have the option to select a guide who speaks English, Chinese, or Japanese.
The tour begins with a visit to Himeji Castle, where the guide will provide engaging commentary. Following this, at the nearby Koko-en Garden,…
The Full-day tour experience guarantees that a knowledgeable guide will accompany participants throughout the journey. Guests have the option to select a guide who speaks English, Chinese, or Japanese.
The tour begins with a visit to Himeji Castle, where the guide will provide engaging commentary. Following this, at the nearby Koko-en Garden, participants have the opportunity to join a traditional tea ceremony. Lunch will be enjoyed at a chosen restaurant, with options including sushi, Japanese cuisine, or tsukemen.
In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to Tatsuno City, often referred to as “Little Kyoto,” where participants will explore the historic castle town and partake in various experiences tailored to their interests. All activities will be chosen and customized through prior email communication.
- Admission fee - Participants may join a soy sauce brewing experience upon request. If you wish to take part, an additional fee of 2,200 yen per person will be required. JPY 2,200 per person
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.