A tour of the 300-year-old Oimatsu Sake Brewery and UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle.

A tour of the 300-year-old Oimatsu Sake Brewery and UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle.

This tour offers a glimpse into the history of western Hyogo Prefecture, featuring Himeji Castle, also known as the "White Heron Castle" for its elegant, white appearance reminiscent of a heron, and the Oimatsu Sake Brewery, which was founded during the Edo period and has a history spanning over 300 years.

Oimatsu Sake Brewery&Oimatsu Dining(lunch)

Oimatsu Sake Brewery was founded in the Edo period and has a history of over 300 years. It has carried on traditional sake brewing techniques along with the culture of the region, continuing to produce beloved sake up to the present day.

Oimatsu Dining not only allows guests to fully enjoy the sake from Oimatsu Sake Brewery but also serves dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Since the dining establishment is directly operated by the brewery, it focuses on pairing food and sake, making it a popular spot to savor the local flavors.

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle, completed in 1609, is registered as a World Heritage site. Also known as "Shirasagi Castle," its name comes from its graceful, white appearance, reminiscent of an egret. Himeji Castle is one of the best-preserved castles in Japan and holds great historical significance as a wooden structure.

Important Points

Departure policy

  • Please present your booking confirmation e-mail to the Tour Conductor at the pick-up point.
  • Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before departure.
  • Change of pick-up/drop-off locations are not allowed.
  • The vehicle will depart on-time, please arrive before departure time.
  • We may occur delays due to bad traffic, accidents on roads, or severe weather etc. We will not be liable to later costs of taxis and/or train fares etc for passengers.
  • Please understand we will not be liable for your other bookings (cars, private vehicles, ferry, public transport, etc) due to delays occurred while on tour.

In the bus

  • The vehicle has no luggage compartment, please avoid bringing large luggage on board the vehicle.
  • The vehicle has no toilets.
  • There is no smoking allowed on board the vehicle.
  • Please be mindful of your belongings.
  • Please refrain from over consuming alcohol. Overly intoxicated passengers may be asked to disembark without compensations.
  • Please refrain from carrying your child on your lap when on board the vehicle.

Other

  • If our staff, tour conductor, translator, driver etc find your actions unlawful, passenger may be asked to leave the tour without compensation.
  • Our vehicle is non-wheelchair accessible.
  • We do not offer cash refunds on the day. *Please see cancellation policy
  • Please be mindful of other passengers.
  • Some facilities, shops, restaurants may be closed on the day of tour.
  • There are some unexpected dates where you may be declined entry to a shrine or temple due to religious activities.
  • Please note that there are some areas, structures, statues, historical sites, etc that prohibit photography.
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Private Tour Price

(Total / max 5 passengers)

¥130,000

※Inclusions
・Charter fee/driver
・Highway tolls
・English-speaking Conductor
* There may be only one tour conductor even when two vehicles are used.
・Parking fees
※Exclusions
・Lunch
・Admission fee
Duration 8hours
Inclusions
  • ・Charter fee/driver
  • ・Highway tolls
  • ・English-speaking Conductor
    * There may be only one tour conductor even when two vehicles are used.
  • ・Parking fees
  • ・Admission fee
Exclusions
  • ・Lunch
Req. to Run Tour 2people
Max Num of Passengers Max 5people
*Please contact us for reservations for more than 5 passengers.
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