Himeji Castle+Kobe Beef Blast! w/Award-winning Photographer

KOBE Port

KOBE Beef@SANDAYA Restaurant

Retro Bus

Salad@SANDAYA Restaurant

ham@SANDAYA Restaurant

KOBE beef(^q^)

RILLAKUMA bears wearing marine Tshirt@KOBE Store

HIMEJI Castle

From main keep of HIMEJI Castle

From NINOMARU Garden

Himeji Castle+Kobe Beef Blast! w/Award-winning Photographer

by Ai

(8) Reviews

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6h $ 342 Price up to 3 people

Highlights

Himeji Castle
Kobe Port
Kobe beef lunch
Free+unlimited photo shooting+sharing by an award-winning photographer

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FREE cancelation 14 days prior

Extras (optional)

Extra people(up to around+20).

$ 9.00

Overview

We will go to Himeji Castle in the daytime and stop by Kobe harbour☆★

Himeji Castle is also called White Heron/Eagret Castle.
As its name signifies, the palace's white plaster walls beautifully mixed with four seasons
-Cherry Blossoms in spring,
-summer greens,
-autumn foliage,
-fresh snow in winter.

On our way back, let's enjoy Kobe Beef and bayside area.

What to Expect

★Himeji Castle(UNESCO World Heritage) visit

★Chinatown or Kobe Beef restaurant in Kobe for dinner

★Kobe bayside area walk & shopping

★Free photo shooting+sharing by an award-winning photographer

4.6 (8) Reviews

Excellent		75%
Very Good		13%
Good		13%
Poor		0%
Horrible		0%

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Forest and the Shosei-En Garden

Great guide, excellent visit to Kyoto

Fabulous so helpful

Expert photography and patience

Wonderful introduction to Kyoto

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Ai Licensed Guide

(8) Reviews

Languages spoken

Japanese ( Native )
English ( License )
French ( Fluent )

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Highlights

Himeji Castle
Kobe Port
Kobe beef lunch
Free+unlimited photo shooting+sharing by an award-winning photographer

Important

【Familiar towns】
My main areas are Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe.

Since I used to live in Tokyo and travel around Metropolitan area very often, if you could cover my transportations(+ accomodation if necessary), I can travel(+stay) with you.

【Anyone is welcome!】
If you or your family members/friends are:
Vegetarians,
LGBT,
physically challenged people,
senior citizens and/or babies,
don't hesitate to ask special requests.
I'm willing to help these guests:)

【Insurance】
Please take out travel insurance. My insurance will NOT cover your sickness, injury, and/or accident during the tour.

What‘s included

★Hotel pick-up & drop off
★Guide fee
★free & unlimited photo taking & sharing by an award-winnng photographer
★NO overtime charge

What‘s not included

【You & the guide】
★transportation fee
From OSAKA→3000 JPY/per
From KYOTO→5000 JPY/per
for round-trip

★lunch…1000～2000 JPY/per

【Guests only】
★Himeji Castle entrance fee…1000 JPY/per

Meeting Point

At your hotel or Shin-Osaka Station

Ending Point

At your hotel or Shin-Osaka Station

Duration

6 hours

Starting time

11:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people

up to 3 people Flexible

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel on the meeting date , there is a 100% charge.
If you cancel 1 day prior to the meeting date , there is a 40% charge.
If you cancel between 2 and 13 day(s) in advance of the meeting date , there is a 20% charge.
If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.

Reviews ( 8 )

Nanette ( Family with kids ) United States

Nanette United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Forest and the Shosei-En Garden ”

We had a wonderful day with Ai as we toured beautiful Kyoto. Climbing the steps of the impressive Inari Shrine, walking through the quiet of the Bamboo Forest and basking in the beauty of the Shosei-En Garden in the rain, Ai was a fun and interesting guide. Ai negotiated prices, got us into the Shosei-en Garden just before closing, and interpreted for our party. Thank you Ai for a wonderful day!

Ai:

Thanks for having me. It was my pleasure to guide such a wonderful parents with a nice daughter around my age. Although it was raining, you kindly allowed me to use a taxi, which was a prime reason for arriving Shoseien Garden on time. I appreciate your cooperation. (Please see my blog for the garden's pictures.) I hope you will come back to Japan with everybody, including an elder brother, who couldn't make it this time. Thank you very much once again. your guide & your friend, Ai

Martin ( Couple ) United States

Martin United States ( Couple )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Great guide, excellent visit to Kyoto ”

Ai was an awesome guide and made sure we covered everything we wanted to see. She also has great photographer tips!

Ai:

Thanks for having me. It was my pleasure to guide such a wonderful gentlemen. Your kindness and happy atmosphere brought a perfect weather in Japanese rainy season! ♪California GUYS We're undeniable Fine, fresh, fierce We got it on lock West coast represent Now put your hands up♪ (｀･з･)ﾉＵ☆Ｕヽ(･ω･´) Hope the mixture of traditional and modern Kyoto will be your inspiration for your job and life at large. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan and have a safe trip home.( ´∀`)/ your guide & your friend, Ai

Tony ( Family ) Australia

Tony Australia ( Family )

Excellent

3 months ago

“ Fabulous so helpful ”

My 83 year old mother and I booked Ai, she was more expensive that the other guides, but I understand why., She looks after her clients, and ,makes sure they are comfortable My mother was so happy with her, likewise me.

Ai:

Dear Tony Family, Thanks for coming today! It was my pleasure to guide such a wonderful guests. Although meeting time was early in the morning, both of you came on time. Thank you. I had a very good time with you, too. See you later, alligator! lol your guide & your friend, Ai

Todd ( Family with kids ) United States

Todd United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

4 months ago

“ Expert photography and patience ”

My family had a very particular schedule that needed to be taken care and Ai delivered. We planned on dressing in traditional Japanese dress and taking pictures and Nijo Castle. Ai delivered with a great rental facility and escorted us to the Castle. She took high quality pictures and sent all of them to my wife quickly and efficiently. We could not have been happier

Ai:

Dear Todd Family, Thanks for having me. It was my pleasure to have a such happy and wonderful family. Although I had a class in the morning, you didn't complain at all. Your generous and warm atmosphere made me feel betteer and I was able to concentrate on taking good pictures. Thank you! Hope to see you again☆★( ´∀`)/ your guide & your friend, Ai

David ( Solo ) United States

David United States ( Solo )

Excellent

8 months ago

“ Wonderful introduction to Kyoto ”

Ai is a funny and charming tour guide and I had so much fun exploring Kyoto with her. She helped me navigate the subway, locate a temple I wanted to see, and even helped me find a gift I was looking for. All of which would have been quite a challenge for me alone. If you are in Osaka or Kyoto and you need a guide for either city, you cannot do better than Ai.

Ai: