
Join our Himeji Muslim-friendly tour!
The very first Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the only castle that has never been rebuilt!

There are so many reasons why you should visit this city. Himeji is conveniently located between Hiroshima and Osaka, and the city is compact and easy to explore for tourists. However, not much information is available for Muslim travelers. Why not join this tour and enjoy the castle city worry-free?
Why you have to join this tour
As introduced, Himeji is the first Japanese site that was nominated as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the city can be easily accessed from Osaka or Kyoto, it is one of the must visit places for many tourists who are looking for a real Japanese experience.
However, not so much is known to ensure a Muslim-friendly trip. Most of the restaurants require a reservation in advance to make sure the food is cooked without meat and alcoholic seasonings, which is making the travel situation more difficult and complicated for many Muslim tourists.
We get you covered! By simply joining this tour, your Himeji trip will be easy and stress-free trip with an experienced local Muslim guides.
Tour Highlight
Himeji Castle (entry), the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan
Japanese garden (entry)
Halal lunch (Price not included)
Choose from
-Japanese lunch (2,000 yen, need 1 week prior reservation)
-Indonesian (1,500 yen, taxi recommended) + prayer space
-Indian restaurant (1,200 yen)
Masjid visit for salat
Souvenir shoppin



Itinerary
We start our tour from JR Osaka station at 10:00.
- 10:00Meeting time
Meet our guide in front of JR Osaka station, Osaka Central Exit, Midori-no-Madoguchi.
- 10:00-11:00Train ride
JR super express train to Himeji.
- 11:05-11:30Walk to Himeji Castle
Walk to Himeji Castle (Bus available at your own expense)
- 11:30-12:30Himeji Castle
Castle entry. Please be noted there can be a long line in a busy time.
- 12:30-13:15Japanese Garden
Relax in a tranquil ambiance
- 13:30-14:30Lunch
Choose the lunch you like
- 14:40-15:15Souvenir and sweets
Muslim-friendly souvenir shopping and some Halal sweets
- 15:45-16:45Train
Head back to Osaka
- 17:00Farewell
Farewell at JR Osaka station
Meeting point
In front of “Midori-no-Madoguchi” at JR Osaka station, central exit. Guide is waiting for you with our tour logo “Xpath.co”.
Price
| Adult | Child (6-12 years old) | Under 5 years old |
| 16,000 yen | 8,000 yen | Free |
Single traveler can also join, however, please be noted that 2 people fee may apply. (=32,000 yen)
Included
Entry ticket (Himeji Castle and Garden)
Guide to/from Osak
Not included
Lunch
*Japanese restaurant with Japanese curry and mini Ramen (2,000 yen)
*Indonesian/Indian restaurant(1,500 yen)
*Indian restaurant (1,200 yen)
*If the tour is booked on or before 1 week, we will take you to non-Japanese restaurant
Halal snack, souvenir, drink
Train tickets to/from Himeji by JR Train (approximately 3,000 yen)
Precautions
Minimum 1 person, maximum 8 people. Solo Travelers: If you’re traveling alone, a 2-person fee will apply.
We will choose the best guide based on your request, language, or availability.
In case you choose to go to Indonesian restaurant, taxi is recommended (to be paid by travelers)
The garden may close without prior notice. The castle contains steep paths and stairs.
The train may be replaced by a Shinkansen (bullet train) at your own expense.
While we do our best to ensure the food does not contain restricted ingredients, there is still a small possibility of cross-contamination.
If you prefer to try 100% Halal-certified products, kindly inform our guide in advance.
How to join this tour?
Join our tour by clicking the button below.

Travel Plan
Himeji 1 Day Tour from Osaka [7 hrs with Guide]
- Location
- Himeji
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Season
- Anytime
- Price
- 16000
- Category
- History, Castle, World Heritage
- Language
- English
- Lunch included
- No
- To bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Physical requirement
- ★★☆
