Himeji: visit Engyoji castle and temple from Osaka Himeji: visit the castle and Engyoji Buddhist temple
ID: GYG867462-1367116
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
We'll be visiting a 10th-century Japanese Buddhist temple and a 17th-century Japanese castle. We'll learn more about history and Buddhism in Japan.
Himeji Castle is one of only 12 castles in Japan that are still very well preserved, with their wooden keeps still standing. We can still visit it today without any problems. The castle dates back to 1346, and we see it today as it was in 1618. We'll learn more about Japanese castle architecture and the history of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868).
In the vicinity of the castle, Engyo-ji temple, with its thousand-year history, sits enthroned on Mount Shosha. A frequent film location, the temple was made famous by the film "The Last Samurai". We can walk in the footsteps of the 10th-century monk Shoku, then of the famous actor Tom Cruise.
With your guide, who has a degree in history, you'll learn more about Japan's history, especially in the Middle Ages.
Highlights
- Japanese Buddhism in the mountains
- Japanese medieval castle
- Nature trip from Osaka
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inside JR local station, after the gantries and before the stairs to platforms 7-8. The guide will have a sign with your name written on it.
INCLUDED
- Experienced guide and guide fees (transportation, lunch and entrance fees to monuments)
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation in Himeji
- Entrance to Engyoji Buddhist temple (1000 JPY/person)
- Entrance to Himeji Castle (1000 JPY/person)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
