Buy Himeji Castle Tour and Sword Smithing Observation Tickets on FunEx

View all Himeji Castle Tour and Sword Smithing Observation photos

Get your discount tickets for the Himeji Castle Tour and Sword Smithing Observation, save up to 9% !

Select your ticket

9% OFF Refundable

Himeji Castle Tour and Swordsmithing Observation

FROM

$116.65

REG. $128.01

Overview

Start your day with an expert-led tour of Himeji Castle, where a skilled guide brings its history, architecture, and artistry to life with captivating insights. In the afternoon, step into the world of traditional Japanese craftsmanship at the Myochin swordsmith workshop. Witness the intricate tatara ironworking process and the artistry of sword-making up close in a serene, small-group setting. Engage directly with the master swordsmith for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you just outside the central ticket gate of Himeji Station, holding a signboard with our logo.

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

Japanese-GUIDE

Cantonese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Viewing Deck, Himeji Station Square

Our guide will lead you from the central ticket gate of Himeji Station to the observation deck, explaining the location of the castle’s outer moat, and the tour will begin.

Duration: 5 mins

2. Himeji Castle Otemon Gate

Our certified guide will lead you on foot from the observation deck to the Otemon Gate, guiding you along the main street of the Edo period.

Duration: 5 mins

3. Himeji Castle Hishinomon

Tickets will be purchased at the Himeji Castle ticket booth (depending on crowd conditions, tickets may be purchased in advance by our company). After entering, a certified guide will provide a detailed tour of the castle (in English or Chinese).

Duration: 120 mins

4. Yumesakicho Shinjo

At the renowned Meijin Swordsmith Workshop in Japan, you will receive an explanation of the sword-making process and observe the craftsmen at work. If you’re lucky, you may even get to try your hand at part of the process.

Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Guide

Exclusion

Lunch

Dinner

Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If you plan to bring a service animal or include infants in the tour, please contact us in advance, as detailed planning and preparation are required.

Supplied by Adventure Tourism Himeji - 365 Castle Challenge-