All Hyogo Prefecture Tours & Excursions in 2026

The beautiful World Heritage Sites of Himeji Catle and Enkyoji Temple are distinctive sights in the city of Himeji and not to be missed on this exclusive private tour. Learn about the standout white walls of the castle contain warfare equipment that once belonged to a samurai over 400 years ago, from an expert. Meanwhile Enkyoji Temple, one of the largest temples in Japan, is located in nearby Mt. Shosha. Here, you can breathe fresh mountain air and take photos to remember the moment.

Step inside Himeji Castle and explore the world of samurai, ingenious defenses, and centuries of preserved history. This 2-hour guided tour visits Japan’s only original World Heritage castle, never destroyed by war, fire, or earthquakes. Known as the “White Heron Castle,” Himeji is the finest surviving example of Japanese feudal architecture. Starting at the Otemae Gate, your guide explains the castle’s role in the samurai era. Walk through layered gates and winding paths while discovering defensive features such as narrow corridors, hidden spaces, and stone-drop windows. Inside the main keep (tenshu), climb wooden staircases and see weapon racks, arrow openings, storage rooms, and lookout points. Enjoy panoramic views over Himeji city from the top floor before the tour ends inside the castle grounds, where you may continue exploring on your own.

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage highlights in a day. An ancient network of pilgrim trails dating back more than 1000 years connecting historic shrines and temples running through the river and deep mountains..all set to the backdrop of Kii Peninsula. The Kumano area has been considered a sacred site since prehistoric times. There are three major shrines in Kumano. Together, they are known as the Kumano Sanzan; each enshrines one of the area’s mountains, and under the influence of Buddhism came to be worshipped as the three deities of Kumano. Your guide and driver will fully support your Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage tour. We assure you will spend plenty of time with sacred breathtaking views. Note*: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the traffic conditions. Please feel free to ask us if you have any special request for your itinerary. We will do our best to meet your request.

Craft your own journey of Kobe on a personalized walking tour that can range anywhere from three to eight hours. Choose from a list of landmarks and hidden gems, and explore at a pace suited to you. While you explore, gain insight into the local history and culture from your guide. Some options include dining in Kobe’s Chinatown, shopping on Motomachi Shopping Street, or visiting hidden temples and shrines that you might otherwise miss.

Embark on a personalized city walking tour of Kobe, tailored to your preferences. After completing a questionnaire, your local host will propose a customized itinerary based on your interests. Explore attractions like Maiko Marine Promenade and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, offering thrilling perspectives. Visit the Kitano Foreign Residents area for architecturally stunning buildings, or delve into Kobe's natural beauty with coastline and mountain range exploration, including Mount Rokko Garden Terrace. Your tour unfolds at your pace, ensuring an enriching Kobe experience tailored just for you. Please note that the itinerary may vary based on your preferences.

Discover Kobe’s rich culture, flavors, and history on this unforgettable tour. Start in Nada, one of Japan’s top sake regions, where you’ll taste premium sake, see traditional barrel-making, and enjoy sake-lees ice cream at Kiku-Masamune. You’ll even receive a special sake cup to take home! Next, visit the historic Ikuta Shrine as your local guide shares Kobe’s fascinating past. Then, the highlight: a counter seat at a teppanyaki restaurant to watch world-famous Kobe beef grilled live—an unforgettable experience. Perfect for foodies, sake fans, and curious travelers, this tour offers local flavor and cultural insight, with friendly guidance throughout.

Step into the pristine white walls of Himeji Castle, Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of wooden architecture. Known as the "White Heron Castle," its beauty is matched only by its formidable design. In this guided tour, a local expert will reveal the fortress's secrets, pointing out hidden traps, strategic sight lines, and ingenious defensive structures that most visitors miss on their own. Enjoy clear, lively storytelling that brings centuries of history into focus. You will navigate the castle grounds efficiently, discover the best photo angles, and can even ask for local dining recommendations for after the tour. ・World Heritage Insight: Understand why this architectural marvel is a global treasure. ・Hidden Defenses: Discover the clever traps and tricks behind the beautiful facade. ・Engaging Storytelling: History comes alive with explanations that captivate adults and kids alike.

✨Why Kobe? Escape Kyoto & Osaka's heavy crowds! Kobe offers a calm, chill vibe where "real" local life thrives. Enjoy our rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant food exactly as locals do—completely stress-free. ✨Why so affordable? We are passionate university students, not premium-priced veteran guides! We bring boundless energy, a fresh perspective, and a genuine eagerness to connect with global travelers. Our tours focus on this fun, friend-like experience and sharing the "real" modern Japan, allowing us to offer 100% personalized tours at a great price. ✅ Kobe Tourism Bureau-trained (Safe & high quality) ✅ 100% Private & Flexible (Your schedule, your pace) ✅ Cruise-Friendly (On-time ship return guaranteed!) ⭐️Perfect for ・Solo travelers, couples & families ・Cruise passengers avoiding crowded ship excursions ・Anyone seeking a truly unique local experience Once you book, we'll reach out to plan your perfect itinerary. Don't want to plan? No problem—just leave it to us!

-I will take you to a hidden gem Japanese restaurant that locals love. Everyone really enjoys it! - Special tour designed for guests arriving on a fancy cruise ship at Kobe Port. - Explore lively Chinatown with delicious scents and tastes. - Shop for souvenirs at Kobe Port Tower - Visit Ikuta Shrine for a peaceful cultural experience. - Take a thrilling ropeway ride at Nunobiki Herb Gardens for stunning views.

Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 10 hours (JPY 120,000 for up to 5 pax, JPY 140,000 for up to 8 pax) cash payment on the day tour, cash to the driver) to provide ample time to visit Kyoto's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage. Itinerary (Customizable): 08:00 Meeting at Osaka or Kobe port 10:00 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 11:30 Kinkaku-ji temple 13:00 Nishiki Market- Lunch break 14:30 Pontocho and Gion area (Geisha district) 16:00 Fushimi Inari shrine 16:45 back to the port 18:00 Drop off in the port and tour finish

Make the most of your time in Himeji with a private half-day tour. Save time and hassle by picking 2-3 sites that most interest you: there’s no need to wander around places that don’t appeal to you. As well as Himeji’s famous castle–often said to be the most beautiful in Japan–you can also choose to visit a sake distillery, shrines and temples, and the Museum of Literature, among other attractions.

This attraction area is themed after the anime series Boruto Next Generations, which depicts the exploits of Boruto, the son of Uzumaki Naruto, the main character of the very popular ninja anime series Naruto and Naruto. A huge pyroclastic rock and full-scale puppets of the characters are set up to recreate the village of Kinohagakure. While experiencing the worldview of the work, you can train in the 'Ten no Maki' (giant wooden three-dimensional maze) and the 'Chi no Maki' (mission rally). 【Purchase Special Offer】You will receive an original postcard of Shinobasato if you purchase it from Nijigen Nomori's official website. Where to pick up the Special Offer…Shinosato Local Ticket Counter ■"Volume of Heaven" A three-story multi-storey maze attraction located behind a huge 11m high "fire shadow rock".Tie the Mark and activate the art!Open the door with the art and aim for the top! ■"Chi no Maki" A huge enemy appears in a legendary cave in Shinobasato. Join your friends in a clandestine mission to seal off enemies who appear in a legendary cave on a mission to collect 12 "Marks" scattered throughout the village. *This ticket is for admission to the 【NARUTO & BORUTO Shinoshiro (SHINOBI-ZATO)】 area and the attraction experience ticket for the "Ten no Maki" and "Chi no Maki".

The world's first full-scale Godzilla attraction! Take a zip line into Godzilla's body and take on the shooting challenge to annihilate Godzilla cells! If you make a reservation in advance, you will receive an original postcard of “Godzilla Intercept Operation - National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center” as a bonus! [Attractions] 1. pre-theater 2. zipline (either one time on the inside or outside supervised course) *Only available for visitors 120 cm or taller and weighing 25 kg or more but less than 110 kg. 3. game of shooting Godzilla cells with a gun 4.Godzilla Museum 5. Awaji Island Special Effects Studio *Additional filming fee is required. 6. AR x Real Riddle Solving Game “Chase the Cells of Unknown Giant Creature! or Real Riddle Solving Game “Pop out! Mysterious Monster Encyclopedia 7. “Forest of Monsters” Accompanied by an adult **Children over 120 cm in height and 25 kg in weight are not allowed to participate.

Get a richer experience of Kobe than you could alone, and savor the exquisite flavors of the city's famous beef, on a walking tour of Kobe. Visit Kitano, an area known for a multitude of religious buildings, including a mosque, a synagogue, Indian and Buddhist temples, and many churches. Afterward, enjoy a feast that includes tender Kobe beef prepared in front of you by the chef.

Himeji Castle comes alive in this 2.5-hour private tour that takes you through the castle's history and cultural significance. Walk through the grounds and learn about defensive features like secret corridors that are easy to miss on your own. Enjoy a personalized experience where you can ask your guide questions and explore at your own pace. Note that entrance fees are not included.

Explore a castle which has a rich history for over 650 years. Expert guides who know the area well will explain the miraculous story of this castle, which was miraculously unscathed by World War II, and anecdotes that you won't find in your guidebooks. You will also proceed through the six-story castle, actually touring inside the castle on each floor and experiencing the atmosphere of the time when this castle was in use. *Please note that children and elderly guests are advised to use caution as the stairs are very steep. * There are 2 types of tours: (1) Tour to enjoy Himeji Castle (2) Tour to visit Himeji Castle and Kokoen

Start your morning in Kobe with a refreshing guided hike to Nunobiki Falls, one of Japan’s most beautiful and historic waterfalls. Just steps from Shin-Kobe Station, this hidden gem once provided the pure “Kobe water” prized by sailors for staying fresh even across the equator. On this tour, you’ll enjoy the peaceful forest, feel the cool mist of the cascading water, and hear stories of its cultural and historical importance—all in the calm, early morning light. Escape the city, connect with nature, and begin your day in Kobe the best way possible.

Immerse yourself in the heart of sake culture on a walking tour through Kobe’s Nada Gogo, Japan’s top sake-producing region. Visit carefully selected breweries to taste premium sakes, including unfiltered and seasonal varieties, while learning brewing secrets and enjoying authentic hospitality. With a friendly English-speaking guide and cooling breaks, this experience suits both beginners and enthusiasts eager to appreciate sake’s unique flavors.

The legend of the hot spring of Kinosaki. History recovered from the earthquake. Kinosaki's traditional craft that Siebold has made a collection. We explain world heritage of topography, San-in Coast Geopark. The Ramsar Wetland, an internationally important wetland for waterfowl, is home to storks, a natural monument. Cycling along the river to the Sea of Japan. It is a tour where you can feel the life of people in a small hot spring town and feel the earth in the large Japan Sea. The course is almost flat and it is a course that women can feel free to join.

WNARUTO&BORUTO 忓里 This attraction area is themed after the anime series Boruto Next Generations, which depicts the exploits of Boruto, the son of Uzumaki Naruto, the main character of the very popular ninja anime series Naruto and Naruto. A huge pyroclastic rock and full-scale puppets of the characters are set up to recreate the village of Kinohagakure. You can try a three-dimensional maze and mission rally where you can experience learning. There are also restaurants in the area (additional fees apply) based on Ichiraku, a ramen restaurant that Naruto Uzumaki frequents. Get luxury perks and a Hermit Mode bag! The bag based on the scroll worn by Naruto in hermit mode is now available as a novelty!

Sake has been brewed in Nada since the Edo period and accounts for 30% of Japan's total sake production. Nada's location, climate, quality of rice, as well as water, all make it the perfect place for brewing sake. This tour introduces you to sake brewing and tasting, as well as food culture using sake, which we will explore as we stroll local shopping streets.

Why is Himeji castle well-preserved? Why is this castle recognized as the most beautiful and the strongest one in Japan? Hello! This 3-hour guided tour offers a unique exploration in Himeji Castle which is recognized as the world heritage site. The greatest feature of this tour is that it is led by a friendly local university student! And I’m going to give you interesting information about questions I put here initially!! Lastly, I welcome all tourists who are interested in Japanese culture, who love history, who enjoy experiencing a different culture, and who apply out of curiosity as well. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you!

What is NARUTO & BORUTO Ninja Village? This attraction area is themed on the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS," an anime that depicts the exploits of Naruto Uzumaki's son Boruto, the main character of "NARUTO." A giant Hokage Rock and life-size dolls of characters are installed to recreate the Hidden Leaf Village. You can try out the 3D maze and mission rally, where you can experience training. There is also a restaurant (additional fee required) in the area that is based on Ichiraku, the ramen shop that Naruto Uzumaki frequents. Choose one of the special missions to play! You can choose one of the following to experience: "Chi no Maki - Gaiden -", "Akatsuki Festival Stamp Puzzle Solving", "Akatsuki Hide and Seek: Find Akatsuki Hiding in the Ninja Village!", "Ninja Village Special Mission", "Find the Secrets of Scientific Ninja Tools!", and "Ninja Village Special Mission #018 Little Ninja Course".