Panoramic Himeji
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Port
Himeji, Japan
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your journey begins at the pier, where you'll board a motorcoach and drive through the Akashi-Kaiyo Bridge towards the Awaji Service Area.
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is one of the world's longest suspension bridges in the world, located in Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island in Hyogo Pref. The total and central span lengths are 3,911m and 1991m respectively.
The Bridge was constructed as one of Honshu-Shikoku Bridge project, which is one of the greatest projects in Japan to connect Honshu with Shikoku by both highway and railway. The construction work was started in May, 1988 and completed in April, 1998 after 10 years’ construction period.
You'll stop at the Awaji Service Area located on Daini-Shinmei Road, a major artery connecting Akashi and Kobe. Where you will find a food court, restaurants and you will be able to browse the local souvenirs and specialty.
On you way back to the pier following your tour, pass by Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Notes:
This tour does not include the visit to the Peace Memorial Museum. The tour is specially designed as a sightseeing tour for guests who prefer little walking contents; guests with wheelchairs are reminded that few steps are required to negotiate to board the coach.