Rickshaw Ride & Historic Stroll Around Himeji Castle: Explore the Castle Town with a Rickshaw Puller

Simply climbing up to the castle is not enough to truly experience Himeji Castle. Would you like to enjoy an authentic Himeji Castle tour? Take a special journey where you can immerse yourself in history and culture while riding in a traditional rickshaw, with the World Heritage–listed and National Treasure Himeji Castle as your backdrop. Your rickshaw driver will guide you with enjoyable commentary about the castle’s charm, its history, and hidden spots. The relaxing ride, where you can feel the breeze, offers perfect photo opportunities and is highly popular among visitors from all over the world. Enjoy a uniquely Japanese once-in-a-lifetime experience as you explore the streets surrounding Himeji Castle. It’s also perfect for photo shoots or celebrating special occasions. A professional rickshaw driver will take stunning commemorative photos with Himeji Castle behind you. Enjoy a Himeji trip that’s a little different from the rest. ■ Event Overview 【Schedule】 Available year-round Approx. 70 minutes 【Location】 Around World Heritage Site Himeji Castle Meeting Point: Himeji City Road Jonan Route 8 (The road between Harmonie Himeji and Sanyo Department Store — the rickshaw will be waiting on the roadside.) ※ Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. 【Capacity】 Up to 2 people per rickshaw (Minimum number of participants: 1) 【Participation Fee】 ・17,000 yen (tax included) for one person (one rickshaw) ・22,000 yen (tax included) for two people (one rickshaw) ※ Fees apply for elementary school students and above. ※ Pregnant guests are asked to refrain from participating. 【Registration Deadline】 Until 3:00 p.m., five days before the event date ※ Reservations accepted as “request bookings” until the deadline. ■ How to Apply Click the “Reserve Now” button displayed on the screen, then choose the number of participants along with your preferred date and time. After that, complete your reservation by following the steps below: １．Create an account (or reserve without registering) ２．Enter participant information ３．Enter your credit card details ※ Payment is by advance credit card transaction only. ※ If credit card payment is difficult, please contact us in advance. ▼ You can check detailed instructions here: https://shinkibus-tour.book.ntmg.com/news/form?lng=ja-JP ■ About Request Bookings Some experiences require a minimum number of participants to operate. In such cases, your reservation will be treated as a request booking and will proceed as follows: ・Your reservation is confirmed once the minimum number of participants is reached ・Or, the organizer may confirm your reservation if they determine the event can be held ・Once confirmed, your registered credit card will be charged automatically ・A confirmation email will be sent once the event and payment are finalized ・Additionally, staff will contact you (e.g., the day before the event) ■ Contact Information ⭐ Inquiries on the day of the event (urgent matters) Tenkaguruma Tel: 079-269-9957 (If unreachable: 090-3169-4376) ⭐ For questions about the system or payment Shinki Bus Co., Ltd. – Localprime Office Email: shinkibus@book.ntmg.com Office Hours: 9:00–18:00 Business Days: Monday–Friday (Closed on weekends and public holidays) Please note that we are unable to respond by phone during holidays or the New Year period.

• Days of Week

  Sun,Mon,Tue,Fri,Sat

• Duration

  1.2 hours

• Single rider (one rickshaw) (ages 6+)

  JPY 17,000

• Two riders (one rickshaw) (ages 6+)

  JPY 22,000

• What's Included

  • Duration 70 minutes
  • Near the station → Otemae Street → Sosha Shrine (visiting is optional) → Back of Himeji Castle → Get off at Koko-en Garden or in front of Himeji Castle

• Restrictions

  • The rickshaw service may be suspended in cases of severe weather or other safety concerns.
  • Pregnant women are kindly asked to refrain from riding.
  • Charges apply from elementary school age (age 6~).

• Additional Info

  • Children under elementary school age (age ~5) may ride free on an adult’s lap, one child per adult. (Prices shown are per person.)

• Cancellation Policies

  0%

  5 days before to 15:00

  30%

  2 days before to 23:59

  50%

  1 day before to 23:59

  After 23:59, 1 day before

  100%

  Participation Date