EXPERIENCE
1-day option / Himeji Castle and historical and artistic tours
- Address
- 68 Honmachi, Himeji city, Hyogo
Himeji Castle is a World Heritage Site and a national treasure, an iconic structure in Japan.
As a result, many people visit Himeji for sightseeing, but many are still unaware of the other attractions that Himeji has to offer.
In addition to Himeji Castle, this tour will visit the following two as-yet-undiscovered contents in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture.
- Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple
This is a very historic temple that was opened more than 1,000 years ago. And it is also known as the temple where the movie “The Last Samurai” by Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe was set.
- Expert of cultural property restoration and lacquer artist “Yuzo Eto”
He uses lacquer to create not only handcrafts by applying traditional techniques, but also the artwork the the traditional and innovative style. Mr. Eto, who has won various awards, is an active artist around the world including Japan, U.S., Italy, France, and the UAE.
There are many other attractions in Himeji City, including the very famous Kobe beef steak restaurant.
We offer customized tours according to your preferences.
*Please contact us for availability of hire cars, etc.
Beauty of Japan is a bespoke luxury DMC based in Tokyo specialized in tailor-made travel curation and all land arrangements with a focus on unique experiences to match with each client’s interests.
