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This is a one-day bus tour from Namba in Osaka to Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen and Mt Rokko.
The day
Meet 7:50, back 18:30, about 10.5 hours
- Bus about 4.5 h
- Himeji Castle, Koko-en 3 h
- Karo Yashiki Park 1 h
- Arima Onsen 1.5 h
- Mt Rokko 30 min
From the tour itinerary. Times can change with traffic and weather.
Costs outside the tour fare
Official Himeji City and Kin no Yu prices, one adult. Himeji Castle is free for under-18s; the bath is Kin no Yu. Admission and bathing are not included in the tour fare.
The route
Tour order
Positions are simplified from Wikipedia coordinates. Stops are joined by straight lines, not real roads.
Tour conditions
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting | 7:50 at VIP Villa Namba, leaves 8:00, back 18:30 |
| Guide | Chinese and English; may share a coach with English-guide guests |
| Group, confirmation | 10 to 49 people, confirmed up to 48 hours before |
| Cancellation | Full refund up to 48 hours before |
| Children | Child fare ages 4 to 11; ages 0 to 3 free without a seat |
| Meal | A version with a tempura set is available |
Arima Onsen town
Arima Onsen has a brown gold spring rich in iron and salt, and a clear silver spring. Kin no Yu uses the gold spring and Gin no Yu the silver spring, both open to day visitors.
Facility conditions
| Facility | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Himeji Castle | 9:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:00, closed Dec 29 and 30. Many stairs; about a 1-hour wait in busy seasons |
| Kin no Yu | 8:00 to 22:00, closed 2nd and 4th Tue and Jan 1; children ¥350 |
| Gin no Yu | 9:00 to 21:00, closed 1st and 3rd Tue and Jan 1; ¥550 weekdays, ¥700 weekends |
| Rokko Garden Terrace | Free entry; only Rokko Shidare costs ¥1,000 for adults |
Where to stay